Tetsuya Nomura Teases Kingdom Hearts 4 with Cryptic Message

On the 15th anniversary of Birth by Sleep, Nomura reflects on series themes and hints at the next chapter in the Lost Masters arc.

Kingdom Hearts 4 has been in development since its 2022 reveal, but no significant updates have been shared in over 1,000 days.
Tetsuya Nomura marked the 15th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep with a message discussing the recurring 'crossroads' motif in the series.
Nomura hinted at the unresolved mysteries from Kingdom Hearts 3, including the Lost Masters and their connection to the series' themes of sacrifice and gain.
Fans speculate on the significance of the cryptic 'Black Box' and the crossroads imagery, which may play a central role in Kingdom Hearts 4's narrative.
While no new gameplay or release details were revealed, Nomura's comments suggest the story for Kingdom Hearts 4 has been planned for years.