Nomura talks Kingdom Hearts III, new outfits for Sora & Riku, link with KHχ, KH3D being considered & more

[Sora96 17,256]

The latest issue of Famitsu Weekly, releasing on Thursday, September 25, 2014, is to include an article about Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, containing an interview with the director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Tetsuya Nomura.

 

A summary of this interview has appeared online, and it covers Kingdom Hearts III, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]. Some of the major points from this interview include that Kingdom Hearts III's development is on schedule, new outfits for Sora and Riku have been designed, that Kingdom Hearts III will link closely with Kingdom Hearts χ[chi], among many other things.

 

Thanks to hokanko-alt for the original interview summary, and to translator goldpanner for translating everything into English, you can read it below.

This is a pre-release special feature including a review of all currently known info, play impressions, and an interview with director Tetsuya Nomura.

 

KH2.5 parts aside:

[*]when asked if reports that KH3 co-director Yasue spoke about Frozen overseas were incorrect, apparently not giving a clear yes or no meant that overseas some took it as fact

[*]choosing what to say you want to do as a new world for KH3 or at some other point in the future is difficult, they are highly passionate

[*]the conversation between the mystery pair is even longer, over 2 minutes

[*]Between KH2.5 and KH3 they want to leave the least possible time for fans who understand the developments of KHχ to get separated

[*]The scenarios of KHχ and KH3 are closely related, and are currently being written simultaneously

[*]They don't want to leave KH3D out all by itself, so they are considering key things

[*]KH3 is moving along steadily and according to plan

[*]They are having issues creating the images because of the engine, but they are writing the scenario and selecting worlds

[*]Sora and Riku etc's new clothes have been drawn up

[*]The Osaka team said Sora's mobility was too high and he felt invincible (in his final stages of growth)

[*]Keyblade transformation/shape variations are turning out amazing

[*]They have various other projects outside of KH3, but thanks to all the offers coming currently they are going to respond to it first

[*]They plan to publish Nomura comments in the next issue too

Update: Kotaku have also published a summary of the article, you can read it below.

Square Enix recently revealed that Tetsuya Nomura is no longer helming Final Fantasy XV. Now he can work on getting Kingdom Hearts III out quickly.

 

"We're regularly meeting schedule deadlines." Nomura said in an interview with Weekly Famitsu. "Unfortunately, due to the engine, there are areas on the visual side where we're struggling."

 

Talking about the Kingdom Hearts III intro teaser that is included with Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX, Nomura said, "When we showed the gameplay demo, we received the fan feedback and I felt a lot of anticipation was directed at Kingdom Hearts III. At present we can't really show more, but I wanted to send out some sort of message [to the fans]." Nomura also added, "I also wanted to show people that [Kingdom Hearts III] is going to start from a place they won't expect."

 

 

Nomura couldn't specify exactly how far along development Kingdom Hearts III is, but he did note: "I'm currently writing the scenario and selecting worlds. I'm also designing new outfits for Sora and Riku." That kind of gives you a general idea.

 

In regards to the change in directors for Final Fantasy XV, Nomura stated, "It was a company decision. That's all I can say about it right now."

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[IwasBornAsVentus 396]

Im excited to know more about Sora and Riku's new outfits

[flaahgra012 32]

If Sora's new outfit doesn't have more belts than Lulu in FFX then it's not good enough

[Ceriraye 485]

YAY. i cant wait to see the outfits, i wonder how many zippers it will have

[Ultima Spark 753]

Gotta admit, it'll be kinda difficult getting used to Sora and Riku's new outfits since their KH2 costumes have been with us for about a decade...

[Alicia Maddox 2,141]

Im excited to know more about Sora and Riku's new outfits

IKR?

[Kittenz 4,281]

Sora and Riku, ETC

 

The others will have new outfits

 

I MUST SEE SORA AND KAIRIS NEW OUTFITS NAOW OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMGG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

 

 

YAY. i cant wait to see the outfits, i wonder how many zippers it will have

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[Yuya Sakaki 5,212]

The conversation between Eraqus and Xehanort is over 2 minutes long?

 

Keyblade Transformations looking nice?

 

New outfits drawn for Sora and Riku?!

 

Worlds being selected and scenario being written?

 

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This is the best news I have heard all year, AND THIS IS JUST A SUMMARY!!!

 

Peace!

[teatimed 16]

This sounds like they are still incredibly early in development. I'm super pumped to hear news about where they are at, and it's good to know that Nomura is working with the Osaka team full time now, it's just disheartening that this is as far as they've gotten since E3 2013. Hopefully they can have something to show us at E3 2015 or maybe even (MAYBE) D23 again??  :lol:

[Col.Random 3,683]

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it's funny because 7+13

[Sora96 17,256]

This sounds like they are still incredibly early in development. I'm super pumped to hear news about where they are at, and it's good to know that Nomura is working with the Osaka team full time now, it's just disheartening that this is as far as they've gotten since E3 2013. Hopefully they can have something to show us at E3 2015 or maybe even (MAYBE) D23 again??  :lol:

 

D23 isn't until next year.

[teatimed 16]

D23 isn't until next year.

At what point did I say D23 was this year?

[Sora96 17,256]

At what point did I say D23 was this year?

 

You sounded more excited for D23 implying it was sooner than E3.

[teatimed 16]

You sounded more excited for D23 implying it was sooner than E3.

It is sooner than e3 right? As in the Japanese D23?

Edited September 24, 2014 by teatimed

[Sora96 17,256]

It is sooner than e3 right? As in the Japanese D23?

 

Which D23 are you talking about? Haha. I'm talking about the Disney one. E3 seems most likely.

[teatimed 16]

Which D23 are you talking about? Haha. I'm talking about the Disney one. E3 seems most likely.

Haha, yeah it gets confusing. I was talking about the one that was in October 2013 when they showed off the in engine footage of Sora on the different attractions. And I totally agree about E3 being most likely, but we never truly know for sure  :ph34r:

[Sora96 17,256]

Haha, yeah it gets confusing. I was talking about the one that was in October 2013 when they showed off the in engine footage of Sora on the different attractions. And I totally agree about E3 being most likely, but we never truly know for sure  :ph34r:

 

The October 2013 one was Disney, and that won't be for another year.

[Mysterious Figure 353]

It seems like KHX is gonna be super important, hope they localize it soon

[Kittenz 4,281]

it's funny because 7+13

Hah. I didn't even plan that. I chose a random number

Edited September 24, 2014 by KittensOnFire

[AaySquare 445]

So what's exactly happening in the time between 2.5 and 3? Will they make KHχ release outside Japan?

[Sora96 17,256]

So what's exactly happening in the time between 2.5 and 3? Will they make KHχ release outside Japan?

 

Nope. No plans of that.

[Aros 670]

some days ago i say i didn't care too much about KH 3, until i finished KH 2.5..... i was wrong, all this news..... i want a taste of the game, let me see that new outfits, i must see them

[Dio Brando 5,810]

I'm really looking forward to the new outfits ^_^

 

 

Also,Nomura,KH 3D HD FOR WII U...DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT

[Moochieh32 676]

I think we all knew the gang would get new stylish clothing for the upcoming blockbuster so it's not much of a surprise there

 

But I love the Keyblade Transformations part. I loved the idea ever since they shown us the trailer at D23 last year and would love to see more. I'm assuming there'll be these kinds: staffs, shields, dual pistols, sniper, whip, hammer, glider, sword and dual blade. I can't think of anything else the keyblade can transform into during combat Loving the dual pistols the most though. Imagine blasting Thundershots out of those bad boys? HEELLLLLYEAAAH >

 

And as for KHx. Since they're not localizing the browser version here, what if they make a PS4 version of the game with online multiplayer? I mean, they are talking about other projects being worked on, and one of them has online multiplayer?

[Col.Random 3,683]

Hah. I didn't even plan that. I chose a random number

nothing is accidental. MX must have planned this