Summary
- Kingdom Hearts 4 introduces the "Lost Master Arc," marking the beginning of the end of the saga.
- Fans speculate that Star Wars or Marvel worlds may be included in Kingdom Hearts 4.
- Tetsuya Nomura hints at resolving the fate of the Lost Masters, teased at the end of Kingdom Hearts 3.
Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura recently hinted at an update for Kingdom Hearts 4. Announced in 2022, the next chapter in the expansive Kingdom Hearts saga features a cryptic trailer showing protagonist Sora waking up in a mysterious, Shibuya-inspired city called Quadratum. Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch the "Lost Master Arc," described as the "beginning of the end" for the series.
Since its initial trailer, Square Enix has kept details about Kingdom Hearts 4 under wraps, leaving fans to analyze the trailer for story hints and potential new Disney worlds. Some fans have spotted clues suggesting the inclusion of Star Wars or Marvel worlds, expanding the series' Disney crossover beyond traditional animated films.
On January 9, 2025, the 15th anniversary of the 2010 PSP prequel Birth By Sleep was celebrated. Series director Tetsuya Nomura shared a detailed message on social media, discussing how Birth By Sleep utilizes the recurring theme of crossroads, or pivotal moments of divergence. Nomura hinted that this theme could influence the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4, though he noted it was a "story for another time."
Tetsuya Nomura Hints At Kingdom Hearts 4
Nomura elaborated on the Lost Masters' gathering at their crossroads in one of the final scenes of Kingdom Hearts 3, revealing that former Organization 13 member Xigbar is actually Luxu, an ancient Keyblade wielder who has been observing events throughout the series. Nomura cryptically suggested that the Lost Masters must lose something to gain something, referencing the crossroad myth from American folklore, a recurring theme in the series.
Nomura's recent comments suggest that Kingdom Hearts 4 may resolve what the Lost Masters lost and gained during their reunion with Luxu. While much about the game remains mysterious, Nomura's mention of these details could indicate that more information, possibly in the form of another trailer, is forthcoming.
