Kingdom Hearts IV trailer takes Sora into Coco’s Land of the Dead

Kingdom Hearts IV is set to launch in late 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Disney and Square Enix also confirmed that Pixar’s Coco will be a new movie world to visit in the game in a trailer released at the D23 Disney fan festival, as reported by TheSixthAxis.

Coco joins Kingdom Hearts IV

The trailer shows Sora in material inspired by Coco, including skull-like face paint and a Keyblade transformation, as he races around and battles Heartless. Coco draws on Mexican culture and the celebration of Day of the Dead.

Crossover fan art featuring Sora from Kingdom Hearts alongside Miguel and characters from Disney Pixar's Coco.
Fan-made conceptual art depicting Sora visiting the Land of the Dead from Coco.

The footage also returns to Quadratum, the real-world-styled city setting introduced for the new story arc. Sora appears to have become separated and trapped there, while Mickey, Donald and Goofy seek a way to reach him. The trailer shows Sora moving through the city, grappling with objects, running up buildings and launching midair attacks.

Platforms and release window

  • PS5 – late 2027
  • Xbox Series X|S – late 2027
  • Nintendo Switch 2 – late 2027
  • PC – late 2027

The new game is described as the beginning of the Lost Master Arc, a new narrative arc for the series after Kingdom Hearts III wrapped up many loose ends. Earlier this year, ports and updates for the existing saga were released for current platforms, including Switch 2.

Extended trailer adds new footage

An extended version of the trailer added two minutes and 30 seconds of footage. The update includes new shots of Mickey, Donald and Goofy in action, along with additional character footage.

Sora with a colorful guitar-themed Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts III next to conceptual art of Sora.
Gameplay from Kingdom Hearts III and conceptual art of Sora.

Further Kingdom Hearts IV details may emerge from the Kingdom Hearts panel scheduled to follow the D23 showcase.

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