Kingdom Hearts IV Release

[Liodin]

Nomura did say back in January that the game after the prototype test was at about 50% finished as far as development goes.

What Nomura actually said is that the prototype contained 50% of the final game, not that they were halfway through development. And we know from multiple interviews that the game has been in development since at least 2020.

So I want to imagine that the fact that they hasn't shown it again is for the same reason as with the rest of the Square Enix games. They show us a first trailer early and don't show it again until a year or less away from release.

So having been the prototype test this January, not even the beta, I would start to worry if by the end of winter we still don't know anything.

But you have to think that they might be taking so long for good reasons like maybe they want it to be a game with global release and updates this time, not like UX, and this means translating everything and possibly dubbing. Or maybe they have decided to make the console/PC version as well.

 

[Squood!]

What Nomura actually said is that the prototype contained 50% of the final game, not that they were halfway through development. And we know from multiple interviews that the game has been in development since at least 2020.

So I want to imagine that the fact that they hasn't shown it again is for the same reason as with the rest of the Square Enix games. They show us a first trailer early and don't show it again until a year or less away from release.

So having been the prototype test this January, not even the beta, I would start to worry if by the end of winter we still don't know anything.

But you have to think that they might be taking so long for good reasons like maybe they want it to be a game with global release and updates this time, not like UX, and this means translating everything and possibly dubbing. Or maybe they have decided to make the console/PC version as well.

Nomura's words were as follows.

Nomura: Thank you for participating in the prototype test. [Regarding development progress], we have implemented 70% of all the features, 50% of the UI, and 0% of the main storyline. Including the fact that we haven't implemented the storyline, I would say development is, overall, about 50% complete. Our staff will continue to work hard on developing Missing Link. I hope that Android users like myself have the opportunity to try it out soon.

 

[Chie]

It's a confusing topic to begin with because by all accounts, being a mobile game, the actual release will only contain like 5% of the story anyway. They already made the pokemon go stuff that Nomura doesn't even like, and plugging in an abusive gacha algorithm is a non-issue, so idk what they are even working on.

 

[Squood!]

It's a confusing topic to begin with because by all accounts, being a mobile game, the actual release will only contain like 5% of the story anyway. They already made the pokemon go stuff that Nomura doesn't even like, and plugging in an abusive gacha algorithm is a non-issue, so idk what they are even working on.

Ya know what would really help?

If they actually SAY something instead of being so friggin' quiet people start thinking ML got canned.

And as for KH4, there's apparently a video game strike going on now too so it'll probably be affected.

 

[maryadavies]

Yes and no to the video game strike; SAG-AFTRA was doing a vote if they SHOULD against some companies, tho it's likely they will. I don't know which, was just googling that.

Keep in mind that's VOICE ACTORS. That doesn't mean production isn't ongoing, it may delay any dub though. The writer's strike that's been ongoing probably won't affect any translations, but I hope the companies finally realize they lost but..that's off topic.

 

[Liodin]

Nomura's words were as follows.

That's not what Nomura said, it's what KH13 translated, which they themselves published a tweet rectifying.

And here is mine if you are interested:

We had implemented functionality at 70%, UI and other visual elements at 50%, and the story at 0%.
However, considering feedback and unimplemented features, we estimate that this round is about 50% of the full service.

Spoiler Show

https://twitter.com/x/status/1615738450749046785

 

[maleficentfan123]

I very highly doubt KH4 will be a PS6 exclusive. Released on a PS6 someday? Sure. But I'm confident we will get KH4 before PS6.