Square Enix and Disney Announce Development of Kingdom Hearts IV

Today, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, Square Enix and Disney announced that Kingdom Hearts IV, the newest installment in the RPG series, is in early development.

In the announcement trailer, Sora makes a triumphant return with an updated look at the beginning of a new storyline titled the “Lost Master Arc.” Beginning with Sora facing off in a boss battle against a giant enemy, players are introduced to the Quadratum, a large, expansive city set in a realistic world unlike anything ever seen before in the Kingdom Hearts series. Fans will also see the return of Sora’s well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting.