Kingdom Hearts 4 Teased

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

The highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4, unveiled in 2022, initiates the "Lost Master Arc," a storyline billed as the "beginning of the end" for the long-running saga. The initial trailer showcased Sora in the enigmatic Quadratum, a Shibuya-inspired city. While Square Enix has remained tight-lipped, fan speculation runs rampant, with many theorizing about the inclusion of Star Wars or Marvel worlds, expanding the series' Disney collaborations beyond traditional animated properties.

The recent 15th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep provided a cryptic clue. Director Tetsuya Nomura, in a social media post, highlighted the game's use of "crossroads"—pivotal moments of divergence—a recurring theme in the series. He subtly linked this to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4, promising a fuller explanation "another time."

Nomura's comments further hinted at the resolution of a key mystery. The final scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3 revealed Xigbar's true identity as Luxu, a powerful Keyblade wielder secretly manipulating events. Nomura alluded to the Lost Masters' encounter with Luxu, suggesting a significant loss and gain, echoing the American folklore motif of crossroads.

This suggests Kingdom Hearts 4 will unravel the consequences of this pivotal meeting. While details remain scarce, Nomura's recent remarks suggest an imminent update, possibly a new trailer, is on the horizon. The wait for further information on this pivotal chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga continues.