Square Enix has unveiled the first trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV during the June 9 Nintendo Direct presentation, while also confirming that the long-awaited action RPG will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms on the same day as its global release.
The new trailer gives the first substantial look at the next mainline entry in the Kingdom Hearts series since its original announcement in 2022. Footage showcased protagonist Sora exploring the realistic world of Quadratum.
While Square Enix has yet to announce a release date, the company confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will launch simultaneously with other platforms.
Kingdom Hearts IV serves as the next major chapter following Kingdom Hearts III, which was released in 2019. The game begins the series’ new Lost Master Arc, continuing Sora’s journey after the events of the previous title and its DLC expansion, Re Mind.
First launched in 2002 through a collaboration between Square Enix and Disney, the Kingdom Hearts franchise combines original characters with worlds and characters from Disney properties. Over the past two decades, the series has expanded over numerous console and handheld releases, selling more than 38 million copies worldwide and becoming one of Square Enix’s most successful franchises.
The most recent numbered installment, Kingdom Hearts III, concluded the long-running Dark Seeker Saga centered on Xehanort, while Kingdom Hearts IV will mark the beginning of a new story.
Source: Nintendo Direct (June 9, 2026)
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