Square Enix Cancels Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link

Square Enix has officially announced the cancellation of their highly anticipated mobile spin-off, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Despite multiple delays, including the much-awaited Android closed beta test, the company has decided to halt development on Missing-Link to concentrate their efforts on the eagerly awaited Kingdom Hearts IV.

Set to explore a previously unseen chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga, Missing-Link promised to blend GPS technology with ARPG combat. Players would have wielded the iconic keyblades to battle the menacing Heartless, aiming to protect the world from destruction. The innovative use of GPS was a major feature, though specifics on its functionality remained unclear. This unique approach might have sparked internal concerns, contributing to the decision to cancel the project.

Be there or be squareBy now, Square Enix's trend of canceling mobile projects has become a notable pattern. Their extensive catalog, while often critically acclaimed, can be overwhelming. New mobile releases are popular in Japan but struggle to capture a global audience. This may not have directly impacted Kingdom Hearts, but it seems the challenges in realizing the core concept of Missing-Link led to the shift in focus toward the mainline series entry, Kingdom Hearts IV.

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