Nomura shares message regarding Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link closed beta test

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Series director Tetsuya Nomura has shared a message regarding the long awaited beta test for the upcoming mobile game, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link.

ご無沙汰しており申し訳ありません。『Missing-Link』公式アカウントが開設出来ない状況ですので開設までこのアカウントで告知させて頂きます。予定していたCBTはまず同期検証を目的とした国内限定のプロトタイプテストを実施致します。近日募集開始となりますのでもう少々お待ち下さい@野村#KHML pic.twitter.com/d2udgKHKZZ

— キングダム ハーツ DR公式 (@KHDR_PR) December 8, 2022

Sorry it's been a while. We have not been able to open an official account for Missing-Link, so until we do, we will keep you informed here [Dark Road account]. The scheduled closed beta test will be a domestic prototype test for the purpose of synchronized verification. We'll start accepting applications soon, so please wait a little longer.

 

 

[Willow A113]

Do we know if it's Japan-exclusive?

 

[KudoTsurugi]

Given that the tweet was in Japanese, it’s a possibility.
But by that same token, we could end up getting an official translation later on the English KH accounts.

 

[Chie]

"Domestic" = "existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international".

So, yes.

 

[Willow A113]

"Domestic" = "existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international".

So, yes.

Translation errors can happen, though.

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

There it is. Misleading. They should have removed the closed beta info from the non-Japan trailers.

Also I don’t have confidence in this game launching until late spring/early summer if they are sticking to a domestic closed beta with only one function in mind.

Do we know if it's Japan-exclusive?

Domestic = local so yeah it’s exclusive there.

 

[Chie]

Translation errors can happen, though.

Well, you're asking on the site that translated it...

 

[Light’s Master]

There it is. Misleading. They should have removed the closed beta info from the non-Japan trailers.

well the english trailer still does say *limited to specific regions. i assume its going to be a raffle in Japan to get access to the CBT, like how they choose random people to go into the private events we find out about 12 months later lmao

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

well the english trailer still does say *limited to specific regions. i assume its going to be a raffle in Japan to get access to the CBT, like how they choose random people to go into the private events we find out about 12 months later lmao

But even that is false, though. Especially since it this is a domestic beta only xD unless NA and EU are going to announce something soon.

Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if it is a raffle as well. Specifically through SE Members.

 

[Keyblade Knight 1st Class]

I'm always glad to be proven wrong. Not only was I not expecting the beta to release by the end of the year, but I didn't even think SE would acknowledge it. Maybe I need to stop being so cynical

 

[Light’s Master]

I'm always glad to be proven wrong. Not only was I not expecting the beta to release by the end of the year, but I didn't even think SE would acknowledge it. Maybe I need to stop being so cynical

lets see what we get for jump festa this year. if we dont get anything next weekend then i have no idea when to expect news.

 

[Squood!]

Love how this message can basically be summed up with the text from the trailer but with "in Japan" added

 

[NoWay]

Nomura hates us

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Nomura hates us

 

[ShardofTruth]

So a Japanese-only closed beta, I guess that was to be expected anyway. How much time do you think will be between the Japanese and International release this time? Seven month again or even more? We'll see.

The symbol looks interesting, a mix between Scalean and Eraqus' sign, it's probably not connected to a new enemy. Since the connection to the Nobody symbol was kinda retconned by Dark Road this might be the next attempt.

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

So a Japanese-only closed beta, I guess that was to be expected anyway. How much time do you think will be between the Japanese and International release this time? Seven month again or even more? We'll see.

The symbol looks interesting, a mix between Scalean and Eraqus' sign, it's probably not connected to a new enemy. Since the connection to the Nobody symbol was kinda retconned by Dark Road this might be the next attempt.

It is shaped like a dandelion, so it is likely the emblem used by whatever organization Sigurd belongs to.

 

[Chie]

Book of Prophecies + Seven (as in seven lights) + Eraqus' Mark + Land of Departure + Dandelion...

The logo paints a detailed story of what it represents!

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Also the 5 prongs of represent the union leaders.

 

[Keyblade Knight 1st Class]

A new trailer for Ever Crisis revealed that the closed Beta for that game has been pushed all the way to next Summer. What (if anything) do you think this means for Missing Link?

 

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A new trailer for Ever Crisis revealed that the closed Beta for that game has been pushed all the way to next Summer. What (if anything) do you think this means for Missing Link?

I don't think it means much for Missing Link. The message left by Nomura seems to imply that they are gearing up for something soon, so I don't think he would have said that otherwise. Not to mention ML is likely being developed by a different team than EC, so I can't imagine there would be any effect there.