Key Takeaways
- Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link’s release has been postponed to an unspecified date, following earlier delays.
- The game offers a GPS-based adventure similar to Pokemon GO, while aiming for inclusivity with different mode options.
- Many details remain unclear about Missing-Link, like its connection to Kingdom Hearts 4.
Square Enix has postponed the release of the GPS-based action RPG Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link from its originally planned 2024 release window to an unspecified future date. This decision follows earlier delays from Square Enix, including postponing the Kingdom Hearts game’s second closed beta test from April to May 2024.
The new Kingdom Hearts game is Square Enix’s answer to Pokemon GO, offering a location-based adventure where players can collect Disney character “Pieces” and team up with allies to battle the Heartless through the power of friendship. The game offers “GPS-Mode” for exploring the world on the go, allowing players to engage with their surroundings, or “Touch-Mode,” which lets them teleport to global locations from home. While games like Pokemon GO have built experiences around real-world exploration using GPS, promoting exercise and interaction, this mechanic can create limitations for certain players, especially those unable to travel or access specific locations. Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link addresses these challenges by offering a more inclusive experience.
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Although Missing-Link was originally scheduled for release in the next six weeks, there had been little news on the game until recently, when Square Enix announced the launch had been delayed. “While preparing for the launch of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, we have made the difficult decision to delay the release,” the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link official Twitter account announced. “We sincerely apologize to all players who have been looking forward to the release. We appreciate your patience. Please look forward to further information.” Square Enix unveiled Missing-Link in 2022 as part of the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary celebrations.
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Delays Its Launch Indefinitely
The game is an action RPG, and although specific details are still scarce, it has been confirmed to include real-world GPS functionality, character creation, and an AP stamina system. Beyond this, Missing-Link remains mostly a mystery. While there have been hints that it could connect to Kingdom Hearts 4, the game’s main focus is still unclear, and it looks like it will remain that way for a little while longer.
This news comes after Tetsuya Nomura, the celebrated co-creator of the Kingdom Hearts series, has revealed that he is contemplating retirement and plans to wrap up the sprawling storyline he began in 2002. The creator, who is set to turn 54 later this year, mentioned that he “only has a few years left” before stepping away from his work in the gaming industry.
Become a Keyblade wielder in the first KINGDOM HEARTS location-based action RPG! Embark on a new adventure uncovering the “blank era” of the KINGDOM HEARTS story. Experience epic 3D action battles, collect Disney character “Pieces,” and team up with allies to defeat Heartless through the power of friendship. Use “GPS-Mode” to play on the go or use “Touch-Mode” from the comforts of your home by teleporting to locations around the world!