Kingdom Hearts 4 is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It launches day-one on Switch 2. No release date has been announced. The game is set in Quadratum, a Tokyo-inspired city, and continues Sora’s story in the Lost Master Arc. The June 2026 Nintendo Direct delivered the first real gameplay footage since the original 2022 announcement.
Quick summary:
- KH4 platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC
- KH4 release date: Not announced
- Setting: Quadratum, a realistic, Tokyo-inspired city
- Returning characters: Sora, Donald, Goofy, Young Xehanort
- Previous games: Kingdom Hearts Collection coming to Switch 2 in October 2026.
What is Kingdom Hearts 4?
Kingdom Hearts 4 is the next mainline entry in Square Enix’s long-running action RPG series, originally developed in collaboration with Disney. It was first announced in April 2022 at the series’ 20th anniversary event. The game follows protagonist Sora as he wakes up in Quadratum, a large, realistic city modeled on Tokyo’s Shibuya district, kicking off a new story arc called the Lost Master Arc.
Unlike the colorful, cartoon-styled Disney worlds of previous entries, KH4 leans into a grounded, cinematic visual style. Donald and Goofy return as Sora’s companions.
What Did the June 2026 Nintendo Direct Reveal About KH4?
Square Enix closed the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct with a new gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, the most substantial look at the game since its 2022 announcement.
Key reveals from the trailer:
- Sora fights Heartless enemies across rain-soaked streets in Quadratum
- A large-scale boss encounter involving a skyscraper-sized Heartless attacking a building.
- New build mechanic shown for the first time, Sora uses a keychain to unlock doors in mid-air, creating energy currents he rides to close the distance with enemies.
- A hooded female figure in Organization XIII robes opens the trailer, narrating about darkness manifesting in Quadratum.
- Young Xehanort appears and shields Sora from rain, confirming the character’s return after his appearance was teased in anniversary artwork.
- A character resembling Luxord appears briefly.
- Characters in Final Fantasy attire appear in a montage, one wearing an outfit similar to Noctis from Final Fantasy XV.
- Donald and Goofy shown with updated character models.
- Confirmed day-one launch on Nintendo Switch 2
No release window was given.
What Platforms is Kingdom Hearts 4 Coming To?
Kingdom Hearts 4 launches simultaneously on:
| Platform | Confirmed |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes |
| Xbox Series X/S | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes – day one |
| PC | Yes |
This is a significant shift from Kingdom Hearts 3, which launched in 2019 on PS4 and Xbox One and never came to Nintendo platforms at launch. Square Enix’s multiplatform approach for KH4 puts it on every major current-generation system from day one.
What is the Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date?
No release date has been confirmed. Square Enix has not announced a release window, not even a year. The game was first revealed in April 2022. The June 2026 Nintendo Direct confirmed active development with new gameplay footage, but stopped short of any launch timing.
Given the gap between the 2022 announcement and this 2026 gameplay reveal, a 2027 release is possible, though Square Enix has made no official statement on timing.
What is the Story of Kingdom Hearts 4?
KH4 continues directly from the ending of Kingdom Hearts 3. Sora arrives in Quadratum, a mysterious city that exists outside the normal Kingdom Hearts universe. The new story arc is called the Lost Master Arc, separating it entirely from the “Dark Seeker Saga” that ran across KH1 through KH3.
What we know about the story so far:
- Sora has been asleep for seven days upon arriving in Quadratum.
- A mysterious hooded figure (Organisation XIII robes) suggests Sora’s arrival caused chaos in the city.
- Young Xehanort is confirmed to appear.
- Sora will travel to multiple realms beyond Quadratum, specific Disney worlds have not been named.
- Strelitzia, a character from Kingdom Hearts Union χ, appeared in the 2022 announcement trailer.
Is Kingdom Hearts Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Beyond KH4?
Yes. Alongside the KH4 reveal, Nintendo and Square Enix confirmed the Kingdom Hearts Collection for Nintendo Switch 2, arriving in October 2026.
The collection includes:
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
- Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC
These are native Switch 2 ports, not cloud versions. Players who own the original Switch cloud versions can transfer their save data to the new versions.
How is Kingdom Hearts 4 Different From Kingdom Hearts 3?
| Kingdom Hearts 3 | Kingdom Hearts 4 | |
| Release year | 2019 | TBA |
| Platforms | PS4, Xbox One (no Nintendo) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC |
| Setting | Disney and Pixar worlds | Quadratum (Tokyo-inspired city) |
| Story arc | Dark Seeker Saga (conclusion) | Lost Master Arc (beginning) |
| Visual style | Colorful, cartoon-adjacent | Realistic, cinematic |
| Nintendo | Not at launch | Day-one on Switch 2 |
KH4 represents a significant visual and tonal departure for the series. The Quadratum setting looks closer to a modern JRPG like Final Fantasy XVI than a classic Kingdom Hearts game. Combat, however, retains the franchise’s fast, acrobatic, Keyblade-based action the series built its reputation on.
Why Did Square Enix Reveal Kingdom Hearts IV at a Nintendo Direct?
Square Enix confirmed KH4 for Switch 2 as part of its broader multiplatform strategy. The Nintendo Direct placement was deliberate, closing a major Nintendo showcase with a third-party reveal signals Square Enix’s commitment to the Switch 2 as a tier-one platform for the release.
According to Nintendo Everything, this marks the first time a mainline Kingdom Hearts title launches simultaneously on a Nintendo system alongside PlayStation and Xbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingdom Hearts 4 coming to PS5? Yes. KH4 is confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Is there a Kingdom Hearts 4 release date? No. Square Enix has not announced a release date or window as of June 2026.
What happened to Kingdom Hearts 3? KH3 released in 2019 and concluded that Dark Seeker Saga kinda like it was the end of the road, meanwhile KH4 begins a whole new storyline, it’s called the Lost Master Arc but it feels like a fresh start, not really related to what happened before.
Can I play Kingdom Hearts on Switch 2? Yes. The Kingdom Hearts Collection is set to make its debut on Switch 2, sometime in October 2026, and it covers all the way from KH1 through KH3. Also, KH4 lands right there on day-one alongside it, on Switch 2, so you don’t have to wait.
Is Kingdom Hearts 4 the same as KH4? Yes. KH4 and Kingdom Hearts IV are basically like alternate names, for the very same game, the next kind of mainline entry in the series, developed by Square Enix.
