Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is cancelled after years of development

by

Story Highlights

  • Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was a new installment set in the iconic Kingdom Hearts universe.
  • The devs cancelled the game, admitting they couldn’t deliver a long-term experience that would satisfy the players.
  • They confirmed the Kingdom Hearts series will go on and are hard at work on Kingdom Hearts IV.

It was announced that Square Enix has decided to stop the production of their GPS-based role-playing game, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, which was intended for both Android and iOS devices. Originally unveiled in April 2022, the game had a prototype test in Japan during 2023, followed by a closed beta test in certain regions. After postponing its expected release in 2024, the project has been put on hold.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link won’t see the light of day, as its development has been shelved

For beginners, let me clarify that Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was an action RPG (Role Playing Game) incorporating GPS technology, set within the beloved Kingdom Hearts universe. The game was intended to bridge the narratives of KE’s Union X and Dark Road, providing players with a unique, immersive storyline experience.

You might have delved into the world of “Scala ad Caelum,” utilizing GPS navigation or manual control options. This was an incredibly ambitious undertaking that has been under development for quite some time. Regrettably, despite its promise, this intriguing project will not be released to the public.

An important announcement regarding KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link.

— Official KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link (@KHMLink_NA) May 14, 2025

The developers behind Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link have shared on their platform, previously known as Twitter, that they’ve decided to halt the game’s production. They expressed concern that they might not be able to deliver a service that would keep players contented for an extended period.

The devs will continue working on Kingdom Hearts IV

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness seeing

To put it simply, the supporters of this series have a variety of opinions; some are genuinely upset, while others aren’t expressing much concern. One Reddit user quipped, “Nothing of worth was sacrificed,” while another commented, “These End of Series speedruns are getting quicker and quicker,” which is rather disheartening.

Read More

2025-05-15 15:11