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Square Enix Cancels Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, Shares New Kingdom Hearts 4 Screenshots

The mobile RPG was scrapped due to live-service challenges, while the mainline sequel remains in development with new visuals unveiled.

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Overview

  • Square Enix officially canceled Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, citing difficulties in providing a sustainable and satisfying live-service experience.
  • The game, announced in 2022 as a GPS-based mobile RPG, underwent several beta tests before its development was discontinued.
  • The cancellation aligns with Square Enix’s three-year strategy to prioritize fewer, higher-quality game releases across its portfolio.
  • Square Enix reaffirmed its commitment to the Kingdom Hearts series, confirming that Kingdom Hearts 4 is still in active development.
  • To reassure fans, new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts 4 were released, showcasing updated character models, combat, and a playable Mickey Mouse.