‘That is not happening’: Tetsuya Nomura promises players Kingdom Hearts 4 will not be delayed
Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will meet its scheduled late 2027 release date, dismissing rumors of potential delays. The game will feature a world based on the Disney film 'Coco' and will be accompanied by a new animated series.
Why it matters
The confirmation provides clarity for the gaming industry and fans regarding one of Square Enix's most anticipated upcoming titles.
The game is set for a late 2027 release, and Nomura says it’ll hit that date
Video Game News 16th Aug 2026 / 11:11 am Posted by Chris Scullion Kingdom Hearts co-creator and series designer Tatsuya Nomura has promised fans that Kingdom Hearts 4 will not be delayed.
On Friday, Square Enix announced during Disney’s D23 conference in Anaheim, California that Kingdom Hearts 4 was set to be released in late 2027.
This was followed by a Kingdom Hearts panel which took place at D23 on Saturday night, and featured a surprise appearance by Nomura, who took to the stage to discuss the game.
During this, Nomura – who has directed every game in the Kingdom Hearts series – promised players who were sceptical of the late 2027 release window that there was no reason to believe this wouldn’t be achieved.
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