When are we expecting news?

[Chaser]

All I'm saying is, if it's at SGF or whatever, it's not being revealed early because of hints nor puzzles, it'll be made known just because its time. And whatever time Square Enix decides to re-reveal KH4, that time will come.

Besides, we might hear something very soon if someone is feeling generous...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792941356047843686

 

[2 quid is good]

These recap videos are just not needed anymore, we've had so many of them since/during KH3s marketing. Square, do you remember how to make KH trailers????

 

[Disney Adventurer]

The trailer was fine to me but yeah, definitely gave me recap vibes.
No hints towards the future of the series was a bummer, but this bundle release gives me hope that we will see KH IV news this year. They knew what they did by ending the video with Sora meeting Yozora

 

[Darkspawn]

They could have made a seperate video for that.

Oh 100%. I’m not defending their choice. Just stating my thoughts on what they’re doing.

But I’m now wondering if we get a gameplay trailer at SGF for the Steam ports. This trailer was clearly centered more around the release of Simple and Clean. And where would it make more sense to have a gameplay focused trailer? Where only the fans are tuning in? Or where you have a much broader audience and they would only have to wait a week before they can play it?

Basically, KH could potentially have a massive SGF showing with Missing Link, the Steam ports, and a KH4. I know how greedy that sounds. But it would certainly justify them being left off the initial partner announcement if they’re going to have a much bigger presence compared to the other companies.

 

[Squood!]

All I'm saying is, if it's at SGF or whatever, it's not being revealed early because of hints nor puzzles, it'll be made known just because its time. And whatever time Square Enix decides to re-reveal KH4, that time will come.

Besides, we might hear something very soon if someone is feeling generous...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792941356047843686

MIDORI?!?!?!?

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

The official website for KH’s Steam release does say to stay tuned for new Kingdom Hearts information so at least that’s something. Right?

 

[Liodin]

Source: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/steam/en-us

Just PR talk, or...

 

[Squood!]

Source: https://www.kingdomhearts.com/steam/en-us

Just PR talk, or...

wut I don't see anything

 

[Liodin]

All I'm saying is, if it's at SGF or whatever, it's not being revealed early because of hints nor puzzles, it'll be made known just because its time. And whatever time Square Enix decides to re-reveal KH4, that time will come.

Besides, we might hear something very soon if someone is feeling generous...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792941356047843686

WHAT?!

 

[Squood!]

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WHAT?!

...meanwhile the ML beta was in May and BitGroove was a given

And what does "more outside IP collaboration" mean?

Also uh...don't ignore the word "MIGHT"

KH4 looking diff from the first trailer was obvious, we were told this back when it was like announced.

I dunno, seems like Midori kinda got a weak one here.

 

[Darkspawn]

The bit about it looking different has me wondering if it is due to the upgrade with UE5 or if maybe they’re going in a different direction with the artstyle.

The outside IP has me thinking it’s probably referring to Star Wars, Marvel, etc. Maybe other SE IPs. I doubt it’s other game or film studios.

 

[Liodin]

...meanwhile the ML beta was in May and BitGroove was a given

The beta was going to be at the end of April and was delayed a week.

And the beta announcement was at the end of March, and Midori says that the information was given to them in February.

 

[HakaishinChampa]

Hey there's our news I guess lol

news that more news is coming, that's better than nothing.

At least June 7th isn't that far away

I wonder what the online features could be...return of the command board?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792975164684063118

KH x Fortnite I guess lol, Sora gonna pull out the shotty

 

[Squood!]

Ugh

I really don't want KH x Fortnite and I hope that source was just misunderstanding Disney's dumb gaming thing

 

[MATGSY]

Mushroom Kingdom Hearts when?

 

[Darkspawn]

Mushroom Kingdom Hearts when?

I would unapologetically love a Super Mario RPG with Sora as a party member. Gimme short and stocky Sora. Lol

The JP Twitter has been quiet. Obviously it’s early morning there. But wonder if Nomura will do a post later.

 

[Forsaken Shadow]

Ugh

I really don't want KH x Fortnite and I hope that source was just misunderstanding Disney's dumb gaming thing

May I ask why? Not arguing for one way or another. I don't care for / about Fortnite, but I won't complain if Square/Disney put more money into promoting KH.

 

[Squood!]

May I ask why? Not arguing for one way or another. I don't care for / about Fortnite, but I won't complain if Square/Disney put more money into promoting KH.

Fortnite just feels like the epitome of selling out. Every "character" added is a glorified costume that can't stray from the default model used for every playable skin and only gets like a short time in the spotlight for content creators to shill before the next one comes along.

 

[Forsaken Shadow]

Fortnite just feels like the epitome of selling out. Every "character" added is a glorified costume that can't stray from the default model used for every playable skin and only gets like a short time in the spotlight for content creators to shill before the next one comes along.

That's fair enough. This is probably not even related, but since playing Rebirth and seeing how much love and care Square put into it, I'm starting to feel a little salty that KH doesn't get the same treatment, whether it's from a game production pov or a marketing pov. Personally I'd be happy with any love that it gets even if it's crappy content like Fortnite.

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

I think given Disney and SE will want KH4 to be a huge success for them, they have and likely will invest in a lot of cross promotional content. Fortnite makes a ton of sense, and I wouldn’t be surprised about active Disney games like Dreamlight Valley, Twisted Wonderland, and Lorcana (lord people don’t do this to us bc I don’t have it in me to not buy these decks and cards in the service of KH) featuring KH. And of course non-Disney stuff beyond Fortnite (don’t ask me what because I don’t play mobile games).

But obviously I think all of this will be in service of being promotion for KH4, positioning it as a key franchise for both companies, which requires maximum Sora-synergy everywhere feasible. This isn’t some unique thought, either. This is just clear, obvious marketing potential after the fervor that was apparent from Smash. And I’m sure plenty of these collabs have been multiple years in the making.

So yeah. Idk why I felt compelled to say any of that. I guess waiting for my doctor’s appointment made me a bit rant-y.