Kingdom Hearts 4 News Teased by Tetsuya Nomura

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 heralded as the "beginning of the end" for the long-running saga. The initial trailer showcased Sora awakening in Quadratum, a mysterious Shibuya-esque city, setting the stage for a new adventure.

While Square Enix has remained tight-lipped on details, fan speculation runs rampant. The trailer's imagery has fueled theories about the inclusion of Star Wars or Marvel worlds, expanding the series' Disney collaborations beyond its traditional animated properties.

Adding to the intrigue, Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts co-creator and director, recently marked the 15th anniversary of Birth By Sleep with a social media post. He highlighted the game's use of the "crossroads" theme – pivotal moments of divergence – and subtly linked this to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4, promising further elaboration "another time."

Nomura's cryptic message alludes to the final scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3, where the Lost Masters converge. The revelation of Xigbar's true identity as Luxu, a long-hidden Keyblade master, adds a layer of complexity. Nomura hinted that the Lost Masters' encounter with Luxu involves a trade-off – a loss to gain something – echoing the American folklore motif of crossroads.

This suggests Kingdom Hearts 4 will finally unravel the mysteries surrounding the Lost Masters' fateful reunion with Luxu. While much remains undisclosed, Nomura's recent comments suggest an imminent information drop, possibly a new trailer showcasing the game's thrilling action sequences.