Why Kingdom Hearts 4 wasn’t at Summer Game Fest 2026
Kingdom Hearts 4, formally announced in April 2022, has remained largely absent from public view, with no meaningful updates offered to fans in years. This absence became particularly notable during Summer Game Fest 2026, where the long-awaited sequel made no appearance despite significant anticipation surrounding it.
According to reporting, Square Enix’s apparent deprioritization of Kingdom Hearts 4 is likely not indicative of development trouble. Rather, the publisher appears to be concentrating its resources and marketing efforts on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, which has recently received a title and release window announcement. Both titles fall under Square Enix’s Creative Business Unit 1, the internal division responsible for the company’s major RPG projects.
This scheduling strategy suggests Square Enix is staggering the promotional cycles of its flagship RPGs, prioritizing Final Fantasy 7 Revelation before shifting focus back to Kingdom Hearts 4. The fourth mainline entry in the Kingdom Hearts franchise introduced players to Quadratum, a new world setting, during its 2022 reveal but has since entered an extended communication blackout with its fanbase.