Tetsuya Nomura Hints at Kingdom Hearts 4 Updates

Summary

• Kingdom Hearts 4 introduces the "Lost Master Arc," marking the beginning of the end for the saga.
• Speculation among fans suggests the inclusion of Star Wars or Marvel worlds in Kingdom Hearts 4.
• Tetsuya Nomura hints at resolving the fate of the Lost Masters, teased at the end of Kingdom Hearts 3.

Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura recently provided an update on Kingdom Hearts 4. Announced in 2022, the game's trailer showcased protagonist Sora awakening in a mysterious city inspired by Shibuya, known as Quadratum. Kingdom Hearts 4 will initiate the "Lost Master Arc," described as the "beginning of the end" for the Kingdom Hearts saga.

Square Enix has kept details about Kingdom Hearts 4 under wraps since the initial trailer, leaving fans to analyze it for story clues and potential new Disney worlds. Some believe the game might expand to include Star Wars or Marvel worlds, broadening the series' Disney crossover beyond traditional animated films.

On January 9, 2025, the Kingdom Hearts series celebrated the 15th anniversary of Birth By Sleep, the 2010 PSP prequel. Tetsuya Nomura commemorated the milestone on social media, discussing how Birth By Sleep explores the series' theme of crossroads, pivotal moments of divergence. Nomura hinted that this theme could be significant in the "Lost Master Arc" of Kingdom Hearts 4, though he noted it's a story for another time.

Tetsuya Nomura Hints At Kingdom Hearts 4

In a more detailed comment, Nomura referenced a scene from Kingdom Hearts 3 where the Lost Masters, including former Organization 13 member Xigbar—revealed to be the ancient Keyblade wielder Luxu—gather. Nomura hinted that these Lost Masters faced a crossroads where they had to lose something to gain something, echoing the American folklore of crossroads. This theme of loss and gain at a crucial juncture could be explored further in Kingdom Hearts 4.

Nomura's recent comments suggest that Kingdom Hearts 4 may address what the Lost Masters lost and gained during their meeting with Luxu. While much about the game remains mysterious, Nomura's hints could indicate that more information, possibly through another trailer, is on the horizon.