Kingdom Hearts 4 News Teased by Tetsuya Nomura

Kingdom Hearts 4: The "Lost Master Arc" and What's Next

Kingdom Hearts 4, unveiled in 2022, initiates the "Lost Master Arc," a new storyline heralded as the "beginning of the end" for the long-running saga. The game, featuring Sora in the enigmatic Quadratum (a Shibuya-inspired city), promises a significant narrative shift.

While Square Enix has remained tight-lipped about specifics, fan speculation runs rampant. The initial trailer has fueled theories about potential crossovers with Star Wars or Marvel properties, expanding the series' Disney collaborations beyond its traditional animated franchises.

Adding to the intrigue, Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts co-creator and director, recently marked the 15th anniversary of Birth By Sleep (2010). In his celebratory message, he highlighted the recurring theme of "crossroads" in the series, suggesting its relevance to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4. He teased that this is a story for later, however.

Nomura's comments directly allude to the final scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3, where the Lost Masters converge. The revelation of Xigbar's true identity as Luxu, a long-hidden Keyblade master, sets the stage. Nomura subtly hints at the consequences of this reunion, suggesting the Lost Masters experienced a pivotal exchange—a loss for a gain—echoing the classic American folklore motif of crossroads.

Nomura's recent remarks strongly suggest that Kingdom Hearts 4 will finally unravel the mysteries surrounding the Lost Masters' encounter with Luxu. While details remain scarce, this renewed focus from Nomura hints at an imminent information drop, possibly a new trailer showcasing the game's action-packed gameplay.