A Possible 2018 Release Window For Kingdom Hearts III?

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Hey there everyone, how's it going!?  So then, as we all know, Nomura was interviewed a little while back, and when asked upon Kingdom Hearts III's development, his answer made it sound like the game might not release this year.  With that said, now all of us are speculating the game's release to be 2018, at the earliest, and 2019 at the latest.  I'd like to think that 2018 would be the year for Kingdom Hearts III, and I think there's actually a nice way that Nomura could reveal, at the very least, the release window!

 

Let's think toward E3. Now, since this is the 15th Anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series, I'm expecting this year will be like 2015 in terms of the overflow of Kingdom Hearts III news we'll most likely receive. Now then, we could get a trailer at E3 that shows all kinds of amazing story and gameplay aspects, and then, at the very end, we get a "Coming 2018" release window!  Now, if I'm talking about a specific date, I think that March of 2018 would be nice!  That way, from E3 to March of 2018, we'd have to wait 9 months for the game to release, and that would no doubt make our minds blow up with hype and excitement!  Of course, the release date could be just as easily revealed at Tokyo Game Show, Jump Festa or D23, since I recall Nomura saying that he might do something for D23!  But yes, March 2018 sounds ideal, but I'm guessing we'll probably get a "Coming 2018" release window instead, and I'd be okay with that, cuz I'd know the game would come out next year, ya know?

 

What are your thoughts on this, everyone?

[Shard the Gentleman 2,891]

March 2018 would be the perfect time to release, although I'm not sure it'll be ready in time... Still, gotta keep Optimistic!

[SRKTVAMDGRLXN 232]

Hey there everyone, how's it going!?  So then, as we all know, Nomura was interviewed a little while back, and when asked upon Kingdom Hearts III's development, his answer made it sound like the game might not release this year.  With that said, now all of us are speculating the game's release to be 2018, at the earliest, and 2019 at the latest.  I'd like to think that 2018 would be the year for Kingdom Hearts III, and I think there's actually a nice way that Nomura could reveal, at the very least, the release window!

 

Let's think toward E3. Now, since this is the 15th Anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series, I'm expecting this year will be like 2015 in terms of the overflow of Kingdom Hearts III news we'll most likely receive. Now then, we could get a trailer at E3 that shows all kinds of amazing story and gameplay aspects, and then, at the very end, we get a "Coming 2018" release window!  Now, if I'm talking about a specific date, I think that March of 2018 would be nice!  That way, from E3 to March of 2018, we'd have to wait 9 months for the game to release, and that would no doubt make our minds blow up with hype and excitement!  Of course, the release date could be just as easily revealed at Tokyo Game Show, Jump Festa or D23, since I recall Nomura saying that he might do something for D23!  But yes, March 2018 sounds ideal, but I'm guessing we'll probably get a "Coming 2018" release window instead, and I'd be okay with that, cuz I'd know the game would come out next year, ya know?

 

What are your thoughts on this, everyone?

First of all: now you really believe it won't come out in 2017 anymore, right? (Just kidding)

Second: If, and I will say it again, IF it comes out this year, it will probably be in the last weeks of December.

Third: Honestly, guys, I'm one of those persons who seriously doubted KH3 would be released this year due to various reasons (if you want to know what these reasons are, just ask me). But, Key-san and everybody else, remember one thing: WE'RE STILL IN JANUARY. MANY THINGS COULD HAPPEN UNTIL DECEMBER ARRIVES, AND WHO KNOWS, MAYBE KH3 MIGHT (again, MIGHT) be released in the very ending of this year. So, you can keep your hopes up, everybody, but please, NOT TOO UP, OK?

 

And finally: If KH3 is not released this year: WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SERIES'S 15TH BIRTHDAY, huh?

[keyslinger 307]

I would love that to be the date but in the back of my mind i know it'll be later than that.

[SRKTVAMDGRLXN 232]

I would love that to be the date but in the back of my mind i know it'll be later than that.

Later than what? 2018 or MARCH 2018?

[xBoti- 19]

summer 2018 im calling it right now

[keyslinger 307]

Later than what? 2018 or MARCH 2018

2018 in general

[KingdomHearts3 2,591]

I hate to think it's true, but it could be a possibility. Hopefully it's early 2018.

[SRKTVAMDGRLXN 232]

2018 in general

Seriously, dude, if KH3 doesn't come out in 2018, people will literally try to burn Square Enix to the ground. I mean: what have they been doing all this time?

[Kingdomhe 1,362]

March is too soon, if it comes out next year then it will probably be Aug. or Sept.

[Headphone Jack 1,147]

announced for a late 2018 release.

 

delayed into mid 2019. 

 

that's my guess.

 

i'm just trying to give them enough time to iron out any kind of problems that may exist in the final game. specifically things with the lighting and character models. 

[Hallowseve 143]

I hope it comes out in 2018. Whether it'd be early, middle, late, I don't care, as long as the game is perfect.

[Nick Sideris 1,551]

I am gonna say Summer 2018 actually . March is kinda early .

[The 13th Kenpachi 4,279]

The FF7 remake also has to come out next year, so I'd say November 2018 for that and August 2018 for KH3. Either way they need to be 2-3 months apart to give KH3 some spotlight else the remake will steal all the hype sadly. Or we may end up getting FF7 remake early fall and KH3 in really early 2019 like January or February.

 

I'll put it like this, if we don't get a release window this year, then it probably won't come out in 2018. Any later than March 2019 will cause hype to die, people are already losing interest as it is.

Edited January 23, 2017 by The 13th Kenpachi

[KH4Real 749]

November 2017? Hehe don't care if the worlds are untouched .

[The 13th Kenpachi 4,279]

November 2017? Hehe don't care if the worlds are untouched .

It's not coming out in 2017. 

[KH4Real 749]

It's not coming out in 2017. 

Nomura didn't actually say that. He could mean end this year.

Ohwell we just need to wait like always .

Edited January 23, 2017 by KH4Real

[ghostwarmen 20]

Nomura didn't actually say that. He could mean end this year.

Ohwell we just need to wait like always .

 

Agreed. While there is a very, VERY slim chance for a release this year, we just do not know and honestly, have to just wait and see till after 2.8 releases. Once that occurs, I will be anticipating any news Nomura and Square release for us!

 

Though I anticipate a 2018 release.

Edited January 23, 2017 by ghostwarmen

[Awesome Sauce 634]

 as long as the game is perfect.

You're gonna be disappointed, then.

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

March 2018 would be the perfect time to release, although I'm not sure it'll be ready in time... Still, gotta keep Optimistic!

 

Well, considering that from right now to March is the span of about 14 months, I'm sure that this is more than enough time for Nomura and the gang to make the finishing touches to the game!

 

First of all: now you really believe it won't come out in 2017 anymore, right? (Just kidding)

Second: If, and I will say it again, IF it comes out this year, it will probably be in the last weeks of December.

Third: Honestly, guys, I'm one of those persons who seriously doubted KH3 would be released this year due to various reasons (if you want to know what these reasons are, just ask me). But, Key-san and everybody else, remember one thing: WE'RE STILL IN JANUARY. MANY THINGS COULD HAPPEN UNTIL DECEMBER ARRIVES, AND WHO KNOWS, MAYBE KH3 MIGHT (again, MIGHT) be released in the very ending of this year. So, you can keep your hopes up, everybody, but please, NOT TOO UP, OK?

 

And finally: If KH3 is not released this year: WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SERIES'S 15TH BIRTHDAY, huh?

 

Lol, yeah, 2017 probably won't be the year for KHIII!

 

Well, I really do want to believe that the game can come out this year, but we might not get it. I mean, we could end up getting surprised, but from what I can see, I think 2018 is a more realistic prediction for KHIII's release. But hey, what do I know?

 

Haha, yeah, well, at least the 15th Anniversary will be celebrated in many ways, including receiving news regarding Kingdom Hearts III!

 

I would love that to be the date but in the back of my mind i know it'll be later than that.

 

It doesn't have to be later! I think March 2018 is just right! X3

 

summer 2018 im calling it right now

 

You know, that could also be possible! July 13, 2018 would sound about right!  Cuz it'd be the thirteenth day of the seventh month! See what I did there? B)

 

I hate to think it's true, but it could be a possibility. Hopefully it's early 2018.

 

Yeah, you and me both, brother! Hoping for early 2018 is the best we can do right now!

 

March is too soon, if it comes out next year then it will probably be Aug. or Sept.

 

Hmm, September also sounds about right, since KHI in English came out on September of 2002, I believe!  So yeah!

 

announced for a late 2018 release.

 

delayed into mid 2019. 

 

that's my guess.

 

i'm just trying to give them enough time to iron out any kind of problems that may exist in the final game. specifically things with the lighting and character models. 

 

I hope it doesn't get pushed all the way back to 2019!  Cuz by then, too much time would've passed! I'm confident that the game will be polished out and hopefully released by at least mid to late 2018, ya know?

 

I hope it comes out in 2018. Whether it'd be early, middle, late, I don't care, as long as the game is perfect.

 

Indeed! I share your sentiment!

 

I am gonna say Summer 2018 actually . March is kinda early .

 

Well, we'll have to wait and see, am I right?

 

The FF7 remake also has to come out next year, so I'd say November 2018 for that and August 2018 for KH3. Either way they need to be 2-3 months apart to give KH3 some spotlight else the remake will steal all the hype sadly. Or we may end up getting FF7 remake early fall and KH3 in really early 2019 like January or February.

 

I'll put it like this, if we don't get a release window this year, then it probably won't come out in 2018. Any later than March 2019 will cause hype to die, people are already losing interest as it is.

 

That's right, FFVII Remake: Episode 1 will probably come out next year too!  And the way you're suggesting it would make perfect sense! The two games can come out just fine, so long as there's a significant gap between them so that sales for KHIII don't fail, ya know?

 

And well Shinobi, I'm really hoping for a 2018 release window, at the very least! X_x

 

November 2017? Hehe don't care if the worlds are untouched .

 

Duuude, we don't want an unfinished game! I don't want a KH game with only half the worlds done, ya know?

[Ventus_ 396]

I don't understand why March 2018 is being perceived as too soon. Hasn't it already been in production for about two years? And it's barely 2017, it's still freaking January!

 

I'm pooling for either this December or somewhere between March 2018 and June 2018, possibly December 2018 but no later than that.

2019 is quite a stretch.  

 

November 2017? Hehe don't care if the worlds are untouched .

 

Uh, this is sarcastic right? Because it's absolutely absurd. The game would be a waste of production time and funds if it were released unfinished as it would be a failure.  

[ghostwarmen 20]

I don't understand why March 2018 is being perceived as too soon. Hasn't it already been in production for about two years? And it's barely 2017, it's still freaking January!

 

Correct, the game has been in development for roughly 3-4 years. The engine switch did not do much except a month to do it, and then they went back to it. They can get a lot done from now till March, heck, they can get a lot done this year, as you said, it is only January, this year has not even begun yet. I say we anticipate that Winter News coming soon and then we can go from there. 

[Hallowseve 143]

You're gonna be disappointed, then.

I know the game won't really be perfect. Not a lot can disappoint me, I will enjoy the game regardless.

[KH4Real 749]

I don't understand why March 2018 is being perceived as too soon. Hasn't it already been in production for about two years? And it's barely 2017, it's still freaking January!

 

I'm pooling for either this December or somewhere between March 2018 and June 2018, possibly December 2018 but no later than that.

2019 is quite a stretch.  

 

 

Uh, this is sarcastic right? Because it's absolutely absurd. The game would be a waste of production time and funds if it were released unfinished as it would be a failure.  

Well untouched worlds could mayby finished in some months;

But yeh I see you're point.

[Alja 61]

I actually don't see it releasing before late 2018, especially after Nomura's last interview, before that, I would've optimistically said early to mid 2018. But now that we know that they haven't touched some of the worlds and it won't be released for a "while"... yeah I'm leaning towards late 2018. This would realistically leave them heaps of time to work on everything and start dropping new game footage/trailers starting on this year's E3 (hopefully). I know that there are high stakes, especially with some quite impatient fans, but I prefer it if they take a few months more and give us a finished game instead of having to drop patches all the time.

 

 

Just like the Venitas thing in the 0.2 trailer. It's no biggie and there's no shame in patching something like that and bugs can ALWAYS happen, but c'mon, Venitas having blue eyes was a major oversight. It happens, but I don't want them to accumulate a lot of little errors and bugs just so they can drop the game 3 months earlier (or even worse, cut parts of the game to rush to the ending so it releases earlier).