Kingdom Hearts IV Lights Up With A New Trailer
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo revealed the first new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV during its Direct showcase, offering the first substantial look at the game in several years.
- The trailer suggests the plot involves Sora, Donald, Goofy, and new characters being transported to a modern, realistic world resembling Manhattan Island, where traditional concepts of light and dark do not exist.
- Kingdom Hearts IV continues to build on previous combat mechanics, featuring battles against large Heartless enemies and returning park ride-style attacks from Kingdom Hearts III.
- The game adopts a more realistic visual style for its environments, contrasting with the bright, cartoonish character designs of Sora and friends, creating a visually striking but somewhat jarring aesthetic.
- No official release date has been announced, but Nintendo confirmed Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on the upcoming Switch 2 console.