Disney and Square Enix have confirmed that the Kingdom Hearts series will receive a full release on Nintendo platforms this October, and that Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future.
The announcements were included in the publisher’s D23 programming for August 2026, part of events commemorating the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The D23 schedule lists a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" on 15 August 2026.
Disney describes the session as a celebration of 25 years of Kingdom Hearts, noting the series’ unique collaboration between Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix and promising appearances from the franchise’s creative team and character voice cast.
In journalistic terms, Disney says the Deep Dive will reflect on the saga’s history and offer insight from the creators and performers who shaped the series.
Kingdom Hearts originally debuted in March 2002, and the franchise has since become one of Square Enix’s most recognizable crossovers, blending original characters with Disney and Pixar worlds.
The upcoming October release on Nintendo platforms marks the first time the series will receive what Disney and Square Enix describe as a "proper" launch on Nintendo hardware in this capacity, and Kingdom Hearts 4 has been confirmed for Nintendo’s next hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, at a future date.
Ahead of the Deep Dive, Disney will also host a Disney Entertainment Showcase on 14 August 2026.
That showcase will outline Disney’s upcoming content schedule across multiple media, including video games.
Disney additionally plans a separate event focused on Disney Dreamlight Valley to discuss that title’s next updates.
Disney’s D23 programming does not explicitly promise new gameplay or release specifics beyond the platform confirmations; official release windows and additional technical details for the October Nintendo platform release and the Switch 2 version of Kingdom Hearts 4 have not been outlined in the event listings.
Publishers and developers typically use D23 and related showcases to provide such details, so attendees and viewers should expect further updates when the events occur.
We will provide updates as Disney and Square Enix release confirmed schedules, trailers, or platform-specific release information ahead of the listed August events and the October launch on Nintendo platforms.
The announcements were included in the publisher’s D23 programming for August 2026, part of events commemorating the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The D23 schedule lists a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" on 15 August 2026.
Disney describes the session as a celebration of 25 years of Kingdom Hearts, noting the series’ unique collaboration between Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix and promising appearances from the franchise’s creative team and character voice cast.
In journalistic terms, Disney says the Deep Dive will reflect on the saga’s history and offer insight from the creators and performers who shaped the series.
Kingdom Hearts originally debuted in March 2002, and the franchise has since become one of Square Enix’s most recognizable crossovers, blending original characters with Disney and Pixar worlds.
The upcoming October release on Nintendo platforms marks the first time the series will receive what Disney and Square Enix describe as a "proper" launch on Nintendo hardware in this capacity, and Kingdom Hearts 4 has been confirmed for Nintendo’s next hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, at a future date.
Ahead of the Deep Dive, Disney will also host a Disney Entertainment Showcase on 14 August 2026.
That showcase will outline Disney’s upcoming content schedule across multiple media, including video games.
Disney additionally plans a separate event focused on Disney Dreamlight Valley to discuss that title’s next updates.
Disney’s D23 programming does not explicitly promise new gameplay or release specifics beyond the platform confirmations; official release windows and additional technical details for the October Nintendo platform release and the Switch 2 version of Kingdom Hearts 4 have not been outlined in the event listings.
Publishers and developers typically use D23 and related showcases to provide such details, so attendees and viewers should expect further updates when the events occur.
We will provide updates as Disney and Square Enix release confirmed schedules, trailers, or platform-specific release information ahead of the listed August events and the October launch on Nintendo platforms.
