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Kingdom Hearts III is a confirmed future title in the Kingdom Hearts series. The director of the series, Tetsuya Nomura, has confirmed that this title will come eventually, but also that development cannot start until the "Kingdom Hearts team" is finished with Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Kingdom Hearts III will be a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance], and is expected to be the next released game in the series.
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What We Know
- Kingdom Hearts III will focus on Sora.
- Kingdom Hearts Re:coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] have been leading up to this title.
- Nomura plans to release the game on the "current generation of hardware", or most likely, the PlayStation 3.
- Kingdom Hearts III will most likely deal with the effort to save everyone, and with the effort to finally defeat Xehanort.
- Kingdom Hearts III is said to be the end of the "Xehanort saga" in the Kingdom Hearts series, and after this, a new saga should begin.
- The team that will develop Kingdom Hearts III is known as the "Kingdom Hearts team" in Square Enix, and are currently busy developing Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
Interview Extracts
June 2009: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania
-- So is it possible that there will be another game connecting BbS and KH1? And might that be KH3...?
Nomura: Who knows? I already have ideas for the next installment. But since Birth by Sleep isn't even out yet, I don't have to think about it until awhile from now. Recently everyone kepts asking me when I'm planning on coming out with KH3. Even though I'm currently busy with Final Fantasy Versus XIII, I'm also thinking that it's almost time to start thinking about it seriously. Though it's entirely possible that the next game in the series won't be KH3.
June 2010: E3 2010 via GameSpot
Question 7: It's been a while since we've seen a new generation of Kingdom Hearts titles. There have been a lot of handheld and mobile version, but no console versions since the PlayStation 2. Are you thinking about making a next-generation Kingdom Hearts? Or do you prefer working on handhelds?
TN: All I can say is that if there were to be a Kingdom Hearts III, then it would be on consoles. I have a desire to create this game, but it's just not the right time. I'm under pressure from KH fans, Disney, and Square Enix, and they all want Kingdom Hearts III. I know this, and I don't hide my desire to make this game. The biggest problem we're facing is our main developer on the franchise is busy with Final Fantasy, and the Birth by Sleep team is busy making Kingdom Hearts for the Nintendo 3DS. But we'll do it when the right time comes.
September 2010: EGMi interview
For any sequel of the mainstream storyline of the Kingdom Hearts series, that would be Kingdom Hearts III. But the problem is that the opportunity of developing the sequel is not currently [possible]. The team is busy, I am busy. I'm thinking about what's going to be next after Kingdom Hearts II, the future that is Kingdom Hearts III. Time has nearly come to [work on] that concept.
Yes it might be possible. It is my desire to develop the next Kingdom Hearts on the existing platform, but the problem with a new console is that it has new technical requirements. So, yes, I'm willing to create something on the existing console because when we aim for another non-existing future console, the release of the title will be far in the future. That's my concern.
July 2011: Famitsu Weekly interview
-- Alright, last question on the topic. There are an overwhelming number of people who want Kingdom Hearts 3 to be released.
Nomura: The answer for them has been prepared in KH3D.
Release Date Speculation & Analysis
One of the most frequently asked questions by fans of Kingdom Hearts is "When will Kingdom Hearts 3 be released?" Often, fans complain that the gap between Kingdom Hearts II and the eventual Kingdom Hearts III has taken much too long, and is filled with too many "side" games. So, why is it taking so long, and when will Kingdom Hearts III be released?
Kingdom Hearts II finished development in 2005, and after this, the same development team begun work on Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, completing the project sometime in 2007. This team is referred to by Square Enix as the "Kingdom Hearts team", as they are the team responsible for the development of both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II.
After the completion of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the Kingdom Hearts team began work on another title, Versus XIII. Since development of this game started, in 2007, the Kingdom Hearts team have been unavailable to work on other games-- and as the eventual Kingdom Hearts III will be developed by the Kingdom Hearts team, until Versus XIII is completed, development won't be able to start.
So, when will Versus XIII be finished? Tetsuya Nomura has started that the game is "unlikely to release in 2011". However, apart from this, we don't have a timeframe. Since it is already 2013 and we don't have a clearer date, current estimates tend to agree with somewhere around "early 2014". Towards the release of the game, the development team will be able to begin work on their next title-- Kingdom Hearts III. So, for this reason, it is possible that development of Kingdom Hearts III could begin early 2014.
So, what does this mean for the release date of Kingdom Hearts III, and other dates surrounding the game? If we assume the above to be correct, that development will begin early 2014, then at the absolute earliest, it is possible that small amounts of information concerning Kingdom Hearts III could be revealed at the end of 2013. This will probably just be in the form of interviews and possibly early character art, but it is possible we will get something before development starts.
However, of course, there is the possibility that things don't pick up until later. If Square chooses to release information only after development has started, then we may not hear anything until the middle of 2014, or later. Then, after this, development will take some time. Development of major games usually take 2 to 3 years, so, optimistically thinking, it is possible that we may see a Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts III in 2016, and possibly a North American release in 2016, with Australia and Europe to follow also in 2016.
It is worth noting that even though many "side games" are coming out for Kingdom Hearts, that is, games that are not numbered titles on consoles, it is not true that these games are delaying Kingdom Hearts III. The only reason Kingdom Hearts III is taking so long is simply that the development team is busy with Versus XIII, and nothing else. The "side games" are a way to keep the fans busy, rather than giving us nothing until KH3.
Comments
immortal8d,
3 days ago
i got an idea for an opening cut scene (after the song of course) soo sora at school like with a white collar shirt with a red tie and some brown cargo shorts and his oversize shoes :P he went to sleep during class he had a dream about the keyblade war we see ventus in a chair he runs to him but Xehanort pops out of nowhere and uses a force to push him back sora then wakes up confused then he see that everyone was gone then shadows appeared out of nowhere sora then defeats them then run outside he looks at the sky to only see a dark vortex and with the first heartless boss (in kh1) sucking in hearts sora then takes out his keyblade and says "not again" and runs to the giant heartless. so sora didnt have enough time to go change clothes so hes stuck with his school outfit and like the half of the game his tie will be gone and his collar shirt open with his black t-shirt and his chain ( This is one of my ideas for kh3) good day ~Rex
mbsmeg,
2 weeks ago
This game better be available in Australia, damn it. We were denied of the final mixes. If we are denied of the game to end all Kingdom Hearts games within the regular storyline, I will be pissed.
nippers2,
2 weeks ago
I think the six lights or main characters of KH3 will be terra, ventus, aqua, sora, riku, kairi, and mickey
I think the six lights or main characters of KH3 will be terra, ventus, aqua, sora, riku, kairi, and mickey
nippers2,
2 weeks ago
Im hoping that its for PS3, but since it is prolly coming our late 2014 I doubt it will be
Black Cat,
2 weeks ago
cant wait and i hope it dose not come on to the ps4 but I will be happy if its on the ps3!
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 14 2013 10:42 AM
I would be fine with it on the ps3 but I probably won't get it if it's on the ps4.
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 07 2013 04:37 PM
I think they should make it on the Wii U also.
Nweintraub,
Apr 06 2013 08:26 PM
Why won't Kingdom Hearts III come out?!?
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 06 2013 02:13 PM
I'm pretty sure BBSFM will be playable in 2.5 and it probably will only have Re:Coded Cutscenes.
blazing,
Apr 05 2013 05:46 PM
I wish Versus Xiii never exsisted we would of had kh3 like this year then, the remakes but, they could of did 358/2 days remake coded remake
2.5 is post to Include KH2FM, KH3 Demo, BBSFM Cutscenes, Re:Coded Cutscenes, and Dream Drop Distance Cutscenes
Kingdom Hearts III is a confirmed future title in the Kingdom Hearts series. The director of the series, Tetsuya Nomura, has confirmed that this title will come eventually, but also that development cannot start until the "Kingdom Hearts team" is finished with Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Kingdom Hearts III will be a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance], and is expected to be the next released game in the series.
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Keep up to date with all Kingdom Hearts III news
What We Know
- Kingdom Hearts III will focus on Sora.
- Kingdom Hearts Re:coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] have been leading up to this title.
- Nomura plans to release the game on the "current generation of hardware", or most likely, the PlayStation 3.
- Kingdom Hearts III will most likely deal with the effort to save everyone, and with the effort to finally defeat Xehanort.
- Kingdom Hearts III is said to be the end of the "Xehanort saga" in the Kingdom Hearts series, and after this, a new saga should begin.
- The team that will develop Kingdom Hearts III is known as the "Kingdom Hearts team" in Square Enix, and are currently busy developing Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
Interview Extracts
June 2009: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania
-- So is it possible that there will be another game connecting BbS and KH1? And might that be KH3...?
Nomura: Who knows? I already have ideas for the next installment. But since Birth by Sleep isn't even out yet, I don't have to think about it until awhile from now. Recently everyone kepts asking me when I'm planning on coming out with KH3. Even though I'm currently busy with Final Fantasy Versus XIII, I'm also thinking that it's almost time to start thinking about it seriously. Though it's entirely possible that the next game in the series won't be KH3.
June 2010: E3 2010 via GameSpot
Question 7: It's been a while since we've seen a new generation of Kingdom Hearts titles. There have been a lot of handheld and mobile version, but no console versions since the PlayStation 2. Are you thinking about making a next-generation Kingdom Hearts? Or do you prefer working on handhelds?
TN: All I can say is that if there were to be a Kingdom Hearts III, then it would be on consoles. I have a desire to create this game, but it's just not the right time. I'm under pressure from KH fans, Disney, and Square Enix, and they all want Kingdom Hearts III. I know this, and I don't hide my desire to make this game. The biggest problem we're facing is our main developer on the franchise is busy with Final Fantasy, and the Birth by Sleep team is busy making Kingdom Hearts for the Nintendo 3DS. But we'll do it when the right time comes.
September 2010: EGMi interview
For any sequel of the mainstream storyline of the Kingdom Hearts series, that would be Kingdom Hearts III. But the problem is that the opportunity of developing the sequel is not currently [possible]. The team is busy, I am busy. I'm thinking about what's going to be next after Kingdom Hearts II, the future that is Kingdom Hearts III. Time has nearly come to [work on] that concept.
Yes it might be possible. It is my desire to develop the next Kingdom Hearts on the existing platform, but the problem with a new console is that it has new technical requirements. So, yes, I'm willing to create something on the existing console because when we aim for another non-existing future console, the release of the title will be far in the future. That's my concern.
July 2011: Famitsu Weekly interview
-- Alright, last question on the topic. There are an overwhelming number of people who want Kingdom Hearts 3 to be released.
Nomura: The answer for them has been prepared in KH3D.
Release Date Speculation & Analysis
One of the most frequently asked questions by fans of Kingdom Hearts is "When will Kingdom Hearts 3 be released?" Often, fans complain that the gap between Kingdom Hearts II and the eventual Kingdom Hearts III has taken much too long, and is filled with too many "side" games. So, why is it taking so long, and when will Kingdom Hearts III be released?
Kingdom Hearts II finished development in 2005, and after this, the same development team begun work on Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, completing the project sometime in 2007. This team is referred to by Square Enix as the "Kingdom Hearts team", as they are the team responsible for the development of both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II.
After the completion of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the Kingdom Hearts team began work on another title, Versus XIII. Since development of this game started, in 2007, the Kingdom Hearts team have been unavailable to work on other games-- and as the eventual Kingdom Hearts III will be developed by the Kingdom Hearts team, until Versus XIII is completed, development won't be able to start.
So, when will Versus XIII be finished? Tetsuya Nomura has started that the game is "unlikely to release in 2011". However, apart from this, we don't have a timeframe. Since it is already 2013 and we don't have a clearer date, current estimates tend to agree with somewhere around "early 2014". Towards the release of the game, the development team will be able to begin work on their next title-- Kingdom Hearts III. So, for this reason, it is possible that development of Kingdom Hearts III could begin early 2014.
So, what does this mean for the release date of Kingdom Hearts III, and other dates surrounding the game? If we assume the above to be correct, that development will begin early 2014, then at the absolute earliest, it is possible that small amounts of information concerning Kingdom Hearts III could be revealed at the end of 2013. This will probably just be in the form of interviews and possibly early character art, but it is possible we will get something before development starts.
However, of course, there is the possibility that things don't pick up until later. If Square chooses to release information only after development has started, then we may not hear anything until the middle of 2014, or later. Then, after this, development will take some time. Development of major games usually take 2 to 3 years, so, optimistically thinking, it is possible that we may see a Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts III in 2016, and possibly a North American release in 2016, with Australia and Europe to follow also in 2016.
It is worth noting that even though many "side games" are coming out for Kingdom Hearts, that is, games that are not numbered titles on consoles, it is not true that these games are delaying Kingdom Hearts III. The only reason Kingdom Hearts III is taking so long is simply that the development team is busy with Versus XIII, and nothing else. The "side games" are a way to keep the fans busy, rather than giving us nothing until KH3.
immortal8d,
3 days ago
i got an idea for an opening cut scene (after the song of course) soo sora at school like with a white collar shirt with a red tie and some brown cargo shorts and his oversize shoes :P he went to sleep during class he had a dream about the keyblade war we see ventus in a chair he runs to him but Xehanort pops out of nowhere and uses a force to push him back sora then wakes up confused then he see that everyone was gone then shadows appeared out of nowhere sora then defeats them then run outside he looks at the sky to only see a dark vortex and with the first heartless boss (in kh1) sucking in hearts sora then takes out his keyblade and says "not again" and runs to the giant heartless. so sora didnt have enough time to go change clothes so hes stuck with his school outfit and like the half of the game his tie will be gone and his collar shirt open with his black t-shirt and his chain ( This is one of my ideas for kh3) good day ~Rex
mbsmeg,
2 weeks ago
This game better be available in Australia, damn it. We were denied of the final mixes. If we are denied of the game to end all Kingdom Hearts games within the regular storyline, I will be pissed.
nippers2,
2 weeks ago
I think the six lights or main characters of KH3 will be terra, ventus, aqua, sora, riku, kairi, and mickey
I think the six lights or main characters of KH3 will be terra, ventus, aqua, sora, riku, kairi, and mickey
I think the six lights or main characters of KH3 will be terra, ventus, aqua, sora, riku, kairi, and mickey
nippers2,
2 weeks ago
Im hoping that its for PS3, but since it is prolly coming our late 2014 I doubt it will be
Black Cat,
2 weeks ago
cant wait and i hope it dose not come on to the ps4 but I will be happy if its on the ps3!
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 14 2013 10:42 AM
I would be fine with it on the ps3 but I probably won't get it if it's on the ps4.
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 07 2013 04:37 PM
I think they should make it on the Wii U also.
Nweintraub,
Apr 06 2013 08:26 PM
Why won't Kingdom Hearts III come out?!?
Jarbatooth56,
Apr 06 2013 02:13 PM
I'm pretty sure BBSFM will be playable in 2.5 and it probably will only have Re:Coded Cutscenes.
blazing,
Apr 05 2013 05:46 PM
I wish Versus Xiii never exsisted we would of had kh3 like this year then, the remakes but, they could of did 358/2 days remake coded remake
2.5 is post to Include KH2FM, KH3 Demo, BBSFM Cutscenes, Re:Coded Cutscenes, and Dream Drop Distance Cutscenes
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