Square Enix Cancels Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link

Square Enix has officially cancelled the development of their much-anticipated mobile spin-off, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. This GPS-based ARPG, which was poised to explore a previously untold chapter of the Kingdom Hearts saga, faced numerous delays, including the postponement of its Android closed beta test. Ultimately, Square Enix decided to halt the project and shift their focus entirely to the eagerly awaited Kingdom Hearts IV.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was designed to immerse players in a unique experience, integrating GPS technology with ARPG combat. Players were to wield the iconic keyblades in battles against the Heartless, the monstrous entities threatening the world's destruction. The innovative use of GPS was intended to allow players to virtually travel to various global locations, though the specifics of this feature remained somewhat ambiguous. This uncertainty may have contributed to the project's cancellation.

Be there or be square - Square Enix's decision to cancel mobile projects has almost become a running joke. Despite the high acclaim of many of their titles, the complexity and density of their game catalogue can be overwhelming. While new mobile releases are generally well-received in Japan, finding an international audience can be challenging. This issue likely did not affect Kingdom Hearts directly, but it seems the core concept of Missing-Link proved difficult to execute, leading Square Enix to prioritize the upcoming mainline entry, Kingdom Hearts IV.

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