When are we expecting news?

[Perkilator]

Y’know what? I’ve pretty much come to terms with news not coming until after FF7 Rebirth at the earliest.

 

[luuizhenriquem]

It's sad to think about it like that but yeah. I guss that's it. lol

Maybe it will be Square's focus after Rebirth is out.

 

[Luminary]

Y’know what? I’ve pretty much come to terms with news not coming until after FF7 Rebirth at the earliest.

It’s worth noting SE only has five new games (six if you count Dawntrail) currently announced to release after Rebirth. Those are:

Foamstars (early 2024)
Saga Emerald Beyond (2024)
DQ3 Remake
DQ12
KH4

I’m sure there are some unannounced projects and the inevitable Remake Part 3. But DQ12 and KH4 are currently the main contenders for a major AAA release. Once Rebirth is out, there will likely be pressure to show off whatever is next from fans and investors. So I think one or both of these will finally get some much needed updates in 2024. My hope is the KH anniversary will have an announcement of Missing Link launching late Spring/Summer (the same launch window as Pokemon Go since they both involve getting outdoors.) Then a KH4 trailer with an early 2025 launch window.

Btw, it looks like there is going to be an hour long Square Enix panel at NYCC on 10/14. But no details yet on if it will be for all their upcoming projects or a specific game. I expect it’ll focus on Rebirth showing similar content to what was at the TGS panel. Pretty unlikely that they would drop a KH reveal there. (Unless we’re getting NYC as a Spider-Man world; let me clown! )

UPDATE: The NYCC panel is a VA panel for Rebirth hosted by Matt Mercer. Likely revealing he’s voicing Vincent!