Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2 could potentially feature Kingdom Hearts 4 and ports of the entire series, exciting fans of the Disney/Final Fantasy crossover RPG.
- Recent speculation regarding Kingdom Hearts includes a possible crossover with Fortnite and rumors of a movie.
- Kingdom Hearts may have a more significant presence on Nintendo's next console, building on past handheld entries and Sora's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
A reliable leaker is suggesting that the Kingdom Hearts series could have serious representation on the tentatively named Nintendo Switch 2 in the form of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 and ports of the rest of the series so far. The past few weeks have been an exciting time for fans of Square Enix’s Disney/Final Fantasy crossover RPG series, as it was announced that Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Steam on June 13. Additionally, unconfirmed leaks for Kingdom Hearts 4 have started to surface, as well as word of a Kingdom Hearts movie.
Another long-hoped-for thing that has gamers excited for the future is Nintendo’s next mainline console, which was finally confirmed after years of rumor and speculation back in May. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told players that an official reveal of this anticipated system will happen sometime before March 2025, though he also shot down the possibility of it taking place during the upcoming June Nintendo Direct presentation. Nonetheless, fans are still speculating on other details about the Switch successor, particularly its hardware specifications and the games that might be available to play on it during those vital early days of its lifespan.
Video game rumor leaker Midori, who has previously posted tidbits about Kingdom Hearts 4 and a supposed crossover between Kingdom Hearts and Fortnite, recently claimed that the series might have a major presence on the Nintendo Switch successor. In addition to Kingdom Hearts 4, Midori says that ports of the past KH games could be available on the new console, following a rumor about the previously mentioned Steam ports being in development since last summer.
Switch 2 Could Have The Entire Kingdom Hearts Series In Time For KH 4
The older Kingdom Hearts games might not be the only classics given a new coat of paint on Nintendo’s next console, as Midori also once claimed that the Big N was working on an enhanced version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for its upcoming Switch follow-up. Additionally, Midori says that all of Sega’s planned remakes could be released on the Switch 2, including the five classic titles that Sega announced revivals for during The Game Awards 2023 back in December.
The Kingdom Hearts series has seen plenty of representation on Nintendo hardware in the past thanks to handheld entries like KH 358/2 Days and KH 3D: Dream Drop Distance, as well as Sora being the final playable DLC character in the Switch-exclusive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. However, if this latest rumor from Midori is true, then the legendary Kingdom Hearts series could have a far greater presence on Nintendo’s next, currently unnamed console.
Kingdom Hearts
- Released
- September 17, 2002
WHERE TO PLAY
KINGDOM HEARTS: Fear locks the light in darkness. Courage is the key.
When a supernatural storm transports 14-year-old Sora to a distant land, he sets out to track down his missing friends. Teaming up with Court Wizard Donald and Captain Goofy, join Sora as he embarks on a valiant quest to find his friends and defeat the evil 'Heartless'.
Explore new and familiar worlds featuring over 100 Disney characters. Beware of the Disney villains and their devious intentions. Team up with Disney heroes as you battle evil. Experience stunning graphics and authentic voiceovers.
- ESRB
- E for Everyone: Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Franchise
- Kingdom Hearts
- Platform(s)
- PS2
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
