Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 2026: Everything Announced
Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed. Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
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Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed.
Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
Disney greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, featuring an original narrative separate from the games.
What did Square Enix and Disney announce about Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 in August 2026, including the confirmed release window, promised delKingdom Hearts IV was revealed at D23 2026 with a confirmed late 2027 release window and a world based on Pixar's Coco.
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Square Enix and Disney used the D23 2026 fan event in August to deliver the biggest Kingdom Hearts update in years. Across the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 14 and the dedicated "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" panel on August 15, the companies confirmed a release window, showed the first Disney world, revealed playable characters, and announced a new anime series. Here is everything revealed about Kingdom Hearts IV and the wider franchise at D23 2026.
Release Window and Delay-Free Commitment
Kingdom Hearts IV is officially targeting a late 2027 launch window . The announcement came first during the Disney Entertainment Showcase and was reiterated during the following day's panel. Co-directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue went further than a typical window, explicitly promising the game will not be delayed. Yasue stated development has been "very smooth" and said: "I can confidently say and promise that it will launch in 2027. Schedule-wise, development is very smooth. It's not like an 80% thing, 90% thing — it's a 100% thing. So we'll be there in 2027 for sure. I promise you that" . Nomura addressed fan skepticism directly, acknowledging that some online speculated the late-2027 target might slip but reaffirming the commitment .
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Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed.
What are the key points to validate first?
Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed. Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
What should I do next in practice?
Disney greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, featuring an original narrative separate from the games.
Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 2026: Everything Announced
Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed. Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
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Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed.
Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
Disney greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, featuring an original narrative separate from the games.
What did Square Enix and Disney announce about Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 in August 2026, including the confirmed release window, promised delKingdom Hearts IV was revealed at D23 2026 with a confirmed late 2027 release window and a world based on Pixar's Coco.
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Square Enix and Disney used the D23 2026 fan event in August to deliver the biggest Kingdom Hearts update in years. Across the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 14 and the dedicated "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" panel on August 15, the companies confirmed a release window, showed the first Disney world, revealed playable characters, and announced a new anime series. Here is everything revealed about Kingdom Hearts IV and the wider franchise at D23 2026.
Release Window and Delay-Free Commitment
Kingdom Hearts IV is officially targeting a late 2027 launch window . The announcement came first during the Disney Entertainment Showcase and was reiterated during the following day's panel. Co-directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue went further than a typical window, explicitly promising the game will not be delayed. Yasue stated development has been "very smooth" and said: "I can confidently say and promise that it will launch in 2027. Schedule-wise, development is very smooth. It's not like an 80% thing, 90% thing — it's a 100% thing. So we'll be there in 2027 for sure. I promise you that" . Nomura addressed fan skepticism directly, acknowledging that some online speculated the late-2027 target might slip but reaffirming the commitment .
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What is the short answer to "Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 2026: Everything Announced"?
Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed.
What are the key points to validate first?
Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with co directors explicitly promising it will not be delayed. Pixar's Coco is the first officially revealed Disney world, showcased in a four minute trailer featuring the Land of the Dead.
What should I do next in practice?
Disney greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, featuring an original narrative separate from the games.
The first officially confirmed Disney world in Kingdom Hearts IV is Pixar's Coco. An extended four-minute trailer showcased the Land of the Dead in vibrant detail, with Sora, Donald, and Goofy navigating the festive afterlife realm . The panel also teased a "magical book" paper universe featuring King Mickey, described as having a more puzzle-based game design where players can transform Mickey into large, small, and paper-thin origami forms . Zeus also made a brief appearance in the trailer .
Playable Characters: Mickey, Donald, and Goofy
For the first time in a mainline Kingdom Hearts game, players can control characters other than Sora. The extended trailer confirmed King Mickey, Donald, and Goofy as playable characters . Mickey explores a separate storybook-style world with unique traversal mechanics, while Donald and Goofy fight alongside Sora — and in some segments, on their own — using abilities and team attacks . Sora remains the main protagonist.
Gameplay Features
The extended trailer highlighted several gameplay elements:
Exploration of the Land of the Dead with new environments
Mickey navigating a "paper universe" with platforming and puzzle-solving
Party-based combat with Donald and Goofy as active playable allies
Traversal segments, including the two Disney icons sledding through an underworld area
Platforms
Kingdom Hearts IV will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store . This marks the first simultaneous multi-platform release for a mainline Kingdom Hearts title, including the new Switch 2.
Kingdom Hearts Anime Series
Disney officially greenlit an original anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix . The series will feature an original narrative that reimagines the franchise's story rather than directly adapting any single game . The series was described as a companion piece to the games. During the panel, actor Benjamin Bratt also revealed he will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in the Coco world content of the game .
Kingdom Hearts IV Is Launching On Switch 2 In Late 2027, Here's A Brand-New Trailer
The first officially confirmed Disney world in Kingdom Hearts IV is Pixar's Coco. An extended four-minute trailer showcased the Land of the Dead in vibrant detail, with Sora, Donald, and Goofy navigating the festive afterlife realm . The panel also teased a "magical book" paper universe featuring King Mickey, described as having a more puzzle-based game design where players can transform Mickey into large, small, and paper-thin origami forms . Zeus also made a brief appearance in the trailer .
Playable Characters: Mickey, Donald, and Goofy
For the first time in a mainline Kingdom Hearts game, players can control characters other than Sora. The extended trailer confirmed King Mickey, Donald, and Goofy as playable characters . Mickey explores a separate storybook-style world with unique traversal mechanics, while Donald and Goofy fight alongside Sora — and in some segments, on their own — using abilities and team attacks . Sora remains the main protagonist.
Gameplay Features
The extended trailer highlighted several gameplay elements:
Exploration of the Land of the Dead with new environments
Mickey navigating a "paper universe" with platforming and puzzle-solving
Party-based combat with Donald and Goofy as active playable allies
Traversal segments, including the two Disney icons sledding through an underworld area
Platforms
Kingdom Hearts IV will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store . This marks the first simultaneous multi-platform release for a mainline Kingdom Hearts title, including the new Switch 2.
Kingdom Hearts Anime Series
Disney officially greenlit an original anime series for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix . The series will feature an original narrative that reimagines the franchise's story rather than directly adapting any single game . The series was described as a companion piece to the games. During the panel, actor Benjamin Bratt also revealed he will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in the Coco world content of the game .
Kingdom Hearts IV Is Launching On Switch 2 In Late 2027, Here's A Brand-New Trailer
