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Square Enix Cancels Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, Focuses on Kingdom Hearts IV

The mobile spin-off was shelved due to sustainability concerns, as the publisher shifts to a 'quality over quantity' strategy.

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Overview

  • Square Enix officially announced the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, citing challenges in delivering a lasting live-service experience.
  • The game, first revealed in 2022, was intended to bridge the narrative gap between Kingdom Hearts III and IV with a GPS-based mobile RPG format.
  • The publisher apologized to fans for the cancellation and expressed gratitude to beta testers who participated in the game’s development phases.
  • Kingdom Hearts IV remains in active development, with Square Enix reaffirming its commitment to the core series and releasing new screenshots as an update.
  • The decision aligns with Square Enix's three-year strategic plan to prioritize fewer, high-quality titles and reduce reliance on unsustainable projects.