While Kingdom Hearts 4 has been somewhat off the radar lately, a recent post on the game’s official Twitter account has reignited speculation about Sora’s fate in the upcoming installment. Shared alongside the launch celebration for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, an image featuring Sora has led fans to ponder the details of his new journey in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Since its revelation in April 2022, Square Enix has kept a tight lid on Kingdom Hearts 4 details, leaving fans eagerly anticipating any glimpse into Sora’s next adventure. The void has been filled with fan theories, ranging from potential worlds inspired by recent Disney animated movies to hopes for the inclusion of broader Disney-owned brands like Marvel and Star Wars.
The recent tidbit of Kingdom Hearts information emerged in a post on the official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account. The image showcased Sora from Kingdom Hearts 3 standing at a city intersection, accompanied by a message congratulating Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on its widespread release.
Many fans mistakenly believed the image to be a new glimpse of Kingdom Hearts 4, sparking enthusiastic speculation. Some eagerly anticipated insights into Quadratum, the modern city setting of Kingdom Hearts 4, noting the alien text on signs and billboards, as well as visual references to real locations like Shibuya’s 109 department store. Others were hopeful for the return of characters like Sephiroth, reminiscing about his appearance in Kingdom Hearts 2 as a secret boss.
Amid the excitement, some voices provided a more measured response, clarifying that the image was not from Kingdom Hearts 4 but from Kingdom Hearts 3’s secret ending, edited to feature Sephiroth. They pointed out the distinct design and proportions of Sora, indicating that a Kingdom Hearts 4 image would likely showcase the more mature Sora from that installment. Additionally, they reasoned that Square Enix wouldn’t unveil a significant Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal in a casual congratulatory post for an unrelated game.
Despite the creative ties between the Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy 7 teams, especially through developer Tetsuya Nomura, marketing wisdom suggests that teasing Kingdom Hearts 4 in promotional tweets for an unrelated title might not be the best strategy. While the Twitter post may not definitively connect to Kingdom Hearts 4, the buzz it generated underscores the fervent anticipation among fans as the game progresses toward its eventual release date.