Kingdom Hearts IV News Incoming

Kingdom Hearts 4: The "Lost Master Arc" and What's Next

The highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4, unveiled in 2022, initiates the "Lost Master Arc," a storyline billed as the "beginning of the end" for the long-running saga. The initial trailer showcased Sora in the enigmatic Quadratum, a Shibuya-inspired city.

While Square Enix has remained tight-lipped since the initial reveal, fan speculation runs rampant. Intriguing details spotted in the trailer suggest potential inclusions of Star Wars or Marvel worlds, expanding the series' Disney collaborations beyond traditional animated properties.

Adding to the intrigue, Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts co-creator and director, recently marked the 15th anniversary of Birth By Sleep with a social media post. He highlighted the game's use of the "crossroads" motif, a recurring theme in the series, and subtly hinted at its relevance to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4, promising further details "another time."

Nomura's comments directly relate to the pivotal scene in Kingdom Hearts 3 where the Lost Masters convene. The revelation of Xigbar's true identity as Luxu, a long-hidden Keyblade master, sets the stage for the upcoming game. Nomura's cryptic suggestion that the Lost Masters experienced a "loss to gain something" during this encounter, referencing the American folklore theme of crossroads, strongly implies that Kingdom Hearts 4 will finally reveal the consequences of this meeting.

This recent commentary from Nomura suggests an imminent update regarding Kingdom Hearts 4, possibly a new trailer showcasing more gameplay and story details. While much remains unknown, the anticipation continues to build for the next chapter in this beloved series.