Though it nonetheless does not have an official launch date, the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 4 was confirmed for the Swap 2 throughout June 2026’s Nintendo Direct. The brand new trailer was nonetheless primarily targeted on Quadratum, a type of modern-looking metropolis which is closely patterned after Tokyo, Japan. Nevertheless, now we have been given a brand new have a look at a number of the characters who’re new or returning for KH4.
Whereas a number of new characters have been seemingly proven off, we do not have names for them but. Followers are debating over whether or not one is Yozora, for instance, whereas others appear to suppose it is both FF15‘s Noctis (they do look quite a bit alike) or Vanitas. For this checklist, we’ll principally be sticking with the confirmed characters whose names we now thus far.
Sora
It ought to come as somewhat shock to listen to that Sora, the likable protagonist from all mainline video games, will certainly return as the first protagonist in Kingdom Hearts 4. Noticed with a snazzy new makeover within the trailer, Sora is poised to tackle an marketed new arc within the recreation entitled The Misplaced Grasp arc. Whether or not the gallant Keyblade Grasp will proceed venturing along with his childhood mates Riku and Kairi is anybody’s guess at this level. Neither of these characters have appeared but.
Donald Duck
Additionally making a rousing look within the unique trailer is Donald Duck, Sora’s longtime ally and mage. Armed with a employees and hilarious comedic timing, Donald might be rash and impetuous, however he at all times has Sora’s again as a loyal companion. Noticed ambling via a darkish chamber in the hunt for an unknown determine who can cause them to Sora’s whereabouts, it is clear Donald has a transparent mission of discovering Sora and delivering him from evil earlier than it is too late to flee Quadratum in a single piece. Past that, the brand new Misplaced Grasp Arc is certain to throw Donald for a deadly loop or two. Hopefully, he’ll be higher at tossing heals your means in KH4.
Goofy
Most likely not surprisingly, Goofy can be confirmed to return in Kingdom Hearts 4. The preliminary trailer even confirmed Goofy and Donald working collectively as soon as extra, and the brand new Swap 2 trailer confirmed off some gameplay as properly. Extra of a defensive protector, Goofy wields shields. How it will fare within the Misplaced Grasp Arc is anybody’s guess at this level, nevertheless it’s fairly reassuring for KH followers to see the lovable klutz return for the fourth main installment.
Strelitzia
Strelitzia is a Keyblade wielder who was first talked about within the cellular spin-off Kingdom Hearts Union X. Strelitzia was a member of the Dandelion Union who was recruited by the Grasp of Masters to spearhead a union following the First Keyblade Struggle. Whereas her motives are unknown in Kingdom Hearts 4, the trailer reveals Strelitza consorting with Sora at an condominium complicated in Quadratum. After informing Sora that he has been asleep for seven days, she mentions that Quadratum serves as a quasi-afterlife for each of them. She’s been given a little bit of an up to date look within the newest Swap 2 trailer.
Luxu
The voice heard narrating the primary trailer occurs to be Luxu, the calm and measured but villainous apprentice of the Grasp of Masters. Seen looming on a towering perch in his sinister black hooded gown within the trailer with an confederate who may very properly be the Grasp of Masters himself. Luxu threatens that Sora will fail to make it again to his homeland kingdom, prompting Donald and Goofy’s dogged search in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Darkside
Additionally witnessed clearly within the first KH4 teaser footage are the demonic, massive batlike shadow monsters generally known as the Darkside. Technically a Pureblood Heartless specimen that usually serves as an end-level boss within the KH collection, within the trailer Sora is seen combating not less than certainly one of them within the air regardless of being grossly over-matched by the dimensions and scale of the winged beast. The hulking humanoid monster is seen battling Sora within the second trailer as properly.
Luxord
Luxord, from Group XIII, has now been confirmed due to the newest Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer for Swap 2. He is solely proven briefly, nevertheless it’s fairly clearly him. That blonde hair and goatee are just about his iconic have a look at this level, even when he is dressed a bit snazzier than traditional right here. It stays to be seen which facet Luxord is working for, and at this level, it actually could possibly be anyone.
Unknown Character #1
Now we’re moving into characters whose identities have not been confirmed but. First up, this dapper gentleman right here. Some followers have speculated its a younger Xehanort, others have claimed it is Venitas. In truth, he does not appear to be both one. It is fully doable this can be a brand-new character for Kingdom Hearts 4, so we’ll have to attend and see who it seems to be and what function they play within the upcoming RPG.
Unknown Character #2 (Perhaps Yozora)
Subsequent up, we get this man in a face masks. Some of us have guessed it is the KH4 model of Noctis, the protagonist from Closing Fantasy 15. Loads of Closing Fantasy characters have proven up in Kingdom Hearts video games earlier than, in order that’s fully doable, nevertheless it looks like Yozora (the opposite favourite id for this man) makes extra sense. Noctis and Yozora look fairly related, and we already know Yozora is tied to Quadratum, so our cash is on Yozora for now.
Provided that Kingdom Hearts 4 nonetheless does not have a launch date, count on to see extra character reveals over the course of the following yr. Hopefully, we’ll get some solutions concerning the identities of those unnamed characters quickly too.
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Sq. Enix
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Sq. Enix
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Unreal Engine 5
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On-line Multiplayer
