Tetsuya Nomura Hints at Kingdom Hearts 4 Updates

Summary

• Kingdom Hearts 4 introduces the "Lost Master Arc," signaling the beginning of the end for the saga.
• Fans speculate that Star Wars or Marvel worlds might be featured in Kingdom Hearts 4.
• Tetsuya Nomura hints at resolving the fate of the Lost Masters, a plot point teased at the end of Kingdom Hearts 3.

Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura recently provided an update on the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4. Announced in 2022, the game's initial trailer introduced fans to a mysterious, Shibuya-inspired city called Quadratum, where protagonist Sora awakens. Kingdom Hearts 4 kicks off the "Lost Master Arc," described as the "beginning of the end" for the expansive Kingdom Hearts saga.

Since the initial trailer, Square Enix has kept details under wraps, leaving fans to pore over the footage for hints about the storyline and potential new Disney worlds. Some enthusiasts have even spotted clues suggesting that Star Wars or Marvel universes might be included, expanding the series beyond traditional Disney animations.

On January 9, 2025, fans celebrated the 15th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, a 2010 PSP prequel. To mark the occasion, Tetsuya Nomura shared a detailed message on social media, highlighting the recurring theme of crossroads in the series. These crossroads represent pivotal moments where significant events occur. Nomura hinted that this theme might be integral to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4, though he deferred deeper discussion for a later time.

Tetsuya Nomura Hints At Kingdom Hearts 4

Nomura elaborated on the Lost Masters' gathering at a crossroads in one of the final scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3. It was revealed that Xigbar, a former member of Organization 13, is actually Luxu, an ancient Keyblade wielder who has been observing events covertly throughout the series. Nomura hinted that the Lost Masters, in meeting Luxu, must sacrifice something to gain something, echoing the crossroad myth from American folklore often referenced in the series.

Nomura's recent comments suggest that Kingdom Hearts 4 may address what the Lost Masters lost and gained during their reunion with Luxu. While much of the game remains a mystery, Nomura's discussion could indicate that more details, possibly through another thrilling trailer, are forthcoming.