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Kingdom Hearts 4 Steam Achievement Leak: Reported 'Galaxy Far, Far Away' Entry Fuels Star Wars Discussion
Reports of a large Steam achievement leak include alleged Kingdom Hearts 4 achievement names referencing a 'Galaxy Far, Far Away.' We summarize the leak, provide...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy: Square Enix Tells PAX West It Will 'Expand FF7's Future'
Square Enix used a PAX West panel to outline its long-term ambitions for the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, saying the studio plans to evolve the franchise beyond...
Square Enix Hires Lore Master for Kingdom Hearts IV to Preserve Series Continuity
Tetsuya Nomura confirms Square Enix has added a dedicated lore master/proofreader to the Kingdom Hearts IV team to manage continuity across the expanding franchise,...
Kingdom Hearts Loremaster: Square Enix Hires Proofreader to Keep Kingdom Hearts IV Narrative Cohesive
Square Enix has assigned a dedicated lore proofreader to maintain narrative consistency across Kingdom Hearts projects, Tetsuya Nomura told Famitsu. Read how the role...
Kingdom Hearts IV Update Gap Confirmed by Tetsuya Nomura — 25th Anniversary Event Scheduled for Feb 5, 2027
Square Enix directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue told Famitsu there will be a temporary pause in public updates for Kingdom Hearts IV as the team finishes...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Nintendo Switch 2: Nomura Teases Most Detailed Worlds Ahead of Late 2027 Launch
Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts 4 development update: Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue detail the game's richly detailed worlds, oversized script, voice recording progress,...
Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary: Disney's Nana Gadd Says Animated Series Is Just the 'First Step'
Disney's games director Nana Gadd frames the newly announced Kingdom Hearts animated series as the beginning of broader plans for the franchise ahead of its 25th...
Kingdom Hearts 4 D23 Trailer Reveals Coco World, Riku, and Playable Mickey on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix and Disney revealed a four-minute Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at D23, introducing Coco as the first new world, showing Riku and confirming playable Mickey,...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date Confirmed for Late 2027 — Square Enix Reaffirms Timeline at D23
Square Enix confirmed at D23 that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in late 2027, sharing new trailer and gameplay details while developers assure fans the project is...
Kingdom Hearts anime series announced at D23 — Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix partner with Disney
Disney has greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix. The series will air on Disney Channel and Disney+ following...
Kingdom Hearts Franchise Hits $1 Billion at Retail — Disney Confirms Milestone
Disney confirms the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in retail revenue. Square Enix-developed series history, platform overview, and a paraphrased...
Kingdom Hearts: The Series Announced at D23 — Nomura and Square Enix Bring New Anime to Disney+
Disney and Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts: The Series (working title) at D23. Developed with Tetsuya Nomura, the original anime will arrive on Disney+ and Disney...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Late 2027 — New Anime Series and Switch 2 Launch Revealed at D23
Kingdom Hearts 4 receives a late 2027 release window with Pixar's Coco world confirmed, and Disney+ will host a new Kingdom Hearts anime series developed with Tetsuya...
Kingdom Hearts D23 Announcement Rumor: Leaker Claims News at Disney's D23 Entertainment Showcase
A reported claim from leaker DanielRPK says a Kingdom Hearts announcement could arrive during Disney's D23 Entertainment Showcase. Read verified background on the...
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 Art Controversy: Square Enix Confirms No AI, Replaces Visuals
Square Enix responds to social media claims that Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 art was AI-generated, confirming human error and replacing the assets.
How Michael Eisner Approved Kingdom Hearts: The Story Behind the Disney–Square Collaboration
A look at the surprising approval of Kingdom Hearts by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner, the game's origins with Square, and its release history on PlayStation platforms...
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Yoshinori Kitase Reflects on PS2 Launch and Team Challenges
Yoshinori Kitase discusses assembling the Final Fantasy X team while Tetsuya Nomura and staff worked on Kingdom Hearts. A look back at the PS2 launch, Square Enix...
Square Enix to Present Kingdom Hearts Panel at D23 — Panel Scheduled for 15th August
Square Enix will host a Kingdom Hearts panel at Disney's D23 on 15th August. Read verified details on the schedule, franchise history, and what Square Enix has...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Traversal Teaser Highlights Highwind, Parachutes, and Chocobo Travel
Square Enix’s teaser for the final entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy showcases traversal mechanics including the Highwind, parachute drops, and Chocobo...
Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Box Art Updated After Fan Backlash
Square Enix has replaced the Kingdom Hearts Collection box art on its site after fans raised concerns that the original image looked AI-generated. The collection for...
Square Enix Updates Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] Box Art After AI Use Allegations
Square Enix has swapped the box art for Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] after fan claims the original used AI. New art is appearing at retailers ahead of the October...
Square Enix Replaces Kingdom Hearts Collection Box Art for Nintendo Switch 2 Amid Fan Complaints
Square Enix quietly updated the Kingdom Hearts Collection box art for Nintendo Switch 2 in retailer listings, prompting fan complaints alleging AI usage and sparking...
Tetsuya Nomura on Kingdom Hearts IV: "My Life's Work" and the Next Chapter
Tetsuya Nomura reflects on Kingdom Hearts as his life's work and previews creative direction for Kingdom Hearts IV. Coverage includes series origins on PlayStation 2,...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Name Explained: Why Square Enix Picked 'Revelation' for the Remake Finale
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explains how Tetsuya Nomura chose the title Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Kingdom Hearts Collection Box Art Sparks AI Controversy After Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Announcement
Box art for the Kingdom Hearts Collection has prompted debate over possible AI enhancement after a Nintendo Direct revealed Kingdom Hearts IV will launch...
Kingdom Hearts 4 2027 Listing: Australian Retail Entry Signals Collection Release Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
An Australian retail listing for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection lists Kingdom Hearts 4 with a 2027 release window. Read verified details about the listing,...
Kingdom Hearts IV Switch 2 Rumor: Community Reaction After Alleged Nintendo Direct Reveal
Analysis of community reaction to claims that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, with verified background on Square Enix, series history, and platform...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Window Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix announces Final Fantasy VII: Revelation for Spring 2027, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other consoles. Read the confirmed release window, gameplay...
Kingdom Hearts Celebrates 24th Anniversary with New Artwork from Tetsuya Nomura
Tetsuya Nomura commemorates Kingdom Hearts' 24th anniversary with fresh artwork and thanks to fans as Square Enix preps for the milestone 25th year. Read the...
Tetsuya Nomura Reflects on Sephiroth’s Enduring Legacy in Final Fantasy VII
Tetsuya Nomura discusses the ongoing appeal of Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, revealing developers still request characters inspired by his iconic design, even...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Launches Soundtrack Streaming and Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
Square Enix announces the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth soundtrack is now available on major streaming platforms, with pre-orders open for the Nintendo Switch 2 version...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Celebrates 29th Anniversary With Rare Concept Art and Developer Reflections on Nintendo Switch
Square Enix and Tetsuya Nomura mark Final Fantasy VII’s 29th anniversary with unseen concept art, historic developer insights, and a spotlight on Final Fantasy VII...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy: Third Entry Receives Official Subtitle, Confirms Square Enix
Square Enix finalizes the subtitle for the third installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, marking a milestone in the celebrated RPG's development.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Title Finalized: Game Director Confirms Engine Choice
Final Fantasy VII Remake game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms the third installment's title is locked in, and the development will continue on Unreal Engine 4. Read...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Title Narrowed Down: Square Enix Developers Confirm Update
Square Enix developers Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura share a development update on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, revealing the game’s possible titles and what...
Tetsuya Nomura Provides Development Updates on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4
Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura shares progress updates on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4, assuring fans that both highly anticipated titles remain on...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: Sephiroth's Iconic Sword and Design Philosophy on Nintendo Switch 2
Explore how Square Enix adapts Sephiroth's legendary Masamune sword in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for the Nintendo Switch 2, as detailed by Tetsuya Nomura.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Collaboration Unveils Unique Sephiroth Card Design
Square Enix and Wizards of the Coast have revealed new Magic: The Gathering cards from the Final Fantasy VII crossover, featuring an exclusive Sephiroth illustration...
Tetsuya Nomura Retirement Plans and Kingdom Hearts IV: What the Creator Said
Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura told Young Jump he is weighing retirement against finishing the series, and is developing Kingdom Hearts IV with the intention...
Final Fantasy VI: Hironobu Sakaguchi Reflects on Pixel Art Legacy and the Series' Storytelling DNA
Industry legend Hironobu Sakaguchi shares insights on Final Fantasy VI, its pixel art legacy, and the vital storytelling ingredients that define the Final Fantasy...
Final Fantasy XV Criticism: Player Calls Square Enix Open World 'Soulless' — Combat, Physics, and Story Under Fire
A player critique of Final Fantasy XV highlights problems with the open world, combat and narrative cohesion. Background on development, Square Enix, and the game's...