At the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase, Square Enix confirmed a major update for the Kingdom Hearts franchise: Kingdom Hearts IV is scheduled to launch in late 2027 and will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement marks a notable moment for both the long-running action-RPG series and Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, tying one of Square Enix’s flagship properties to the forthcoming platform.
Kingdom Hearts, developed by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney, has built a devoted following since the series debuted in 2002.
The D23 presentation underlined that Kingdom Hearts IV will include a new playable world inspired by Pixar’s 2017 animated film Coco, expanding the franchise’s ongoing tradition of adapting Disney and Pixar properties into interactive environments.
In addition to the game reveal, Disney and Square Enix announced an original Kingdom Hearts anime series that will be distributed on Disney’s television and streaming outlets.
Disney representatives characterized the series as arriving on both Disney Channel and Disney Plus in the near future but did not offer a specific release window.
The D23 showcase sequence reiterated Square Enix’s continued investment in Kingdom Hearts as a cross-media property.
Attaching the title to Nintendo Switch 2 places Kingdom Hearts IV among a growing lineup of third-party releases planned for the platform, and a late-2027 target provides a concrete timeframe for fans tracking development progress.
For industry observers, the inclusion of a Coco-inspired world highlights the ongoing collaboration between Square Enix and Disney/Pixar, while the anime announcement signals a broader multimedia strategy to keep the franchise in mainstream entertainment channels beyond games.
Square Enix has not yet released detailed platform specifications, pre-order information, or a precise release-day timetable for Kingdom Hearts IV on Nintendo Switch 2.
Likewise, Disney has not disclosed episode counts, production partners, or an exact premiere date for the Kingdom Hearts anime.
Fans and media are expected to look to future Nintendo Direct presentations and Square Enix updates for additional gameplay footage, store listings, and pre-order windows.
What is confirmed: Kingdom Hearts IV is tied to Nintendo Switch 2, the game is slated for late 2027, it will feature a world inspired by Pixar’s Coco, and an original Kingdom Hearts anime is set to appear on Disney Channel and Disney Plus without a firm release date announced.
The announcement marks a notable moment for both the long-running action-RPG series and Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, tying one of Square Enix’s flagship properties to the forthcoming platform.
Kingdom Hearts, developed by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney, has built a devoted following since the series debuted in 2002.
The D23 presentation underlined that Kingdom Hearts IV will include a new playable world inspired by Pixar’s 2017 animated film Coco, expanding the franchise’s ongoing tradition of adapting Disney and Pixar properties into interactive environments.
In addition to the game reveal, Disney and Square Enix announced an original Kingdom Hearts anime series that will be distributed on Disney’s television and streaming outlets.
Disney representatives characterized the series as arriving on both Disney Channel and Disney Plus in the near future but did not offer a specific release window.
The D23 showcase sequence reiterated Square Enix’s continued investment in Kingdom Hearts as a cross-media property.
Attaching the title to Nintendo Switch 2 places Kingdom Hearts IV among a growing lineup of third-party releases planned for the platform, and a late-2027 target provides a concrete timeframe for fans tracking development progress.
For industry observers, the inclusion of a Coco-inspired world highlights the ongoing collaboration between Square Enix and Disney/Pixar, while the anime announcement signals a broader multimedia strategy to keep the franchise in mainstream entertainment channels beyond games.
Square Enix has not yet released detailed platform specifications, pre-order information, or a precise release-day timetable for Kingdom Hearts IV on Nintendo Switch 2.
Likewise, Disney has not disclosed episode counts, production partners, or an exact premiere date for the Kingdom Hearts anime.
Fans and media are expected to look to future Nintendo Direct presentations and Square Enix updates for additional gameplay footage, store listings, and pre-order windows.
What is confirmed: Kingdom Hearts IV is tied to Nintendo Switch 2, the game is slated for late 2027, it will feature a world inspired by Pixar’s Coco, and an original Kingdom Hearts anime is set to appear on Disney Channel and Disney Plus without a firm release date announced.
