Fans have been waiting for Kingdom Hearts III for a very long time, and over the last year or so, a 2018 release date has been a shining beacon of hope. The good news is the elusive game has at last been granted a concrete release date. The bad news is it misses 2018. Kingdom Hearts III releases on 29th January 2019, just falling short of this year.
The game's director, Tetsuya Nomura, took to social media to apologise for the delay. "We’ve announced the release day for KINGDOM HEARTS III ahead of E3 at the KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World Tour-. I’m sorry that we’re asking for a little more time than initially planned. Please look forward to other information, including a few trailers at E3. Thank you."
It's fair to say many people were sceptical about a 2018 release date, and as it turns out, rightly so. That said, it's only missing out on this year by a few weeks; we dare say that fans will be able to hold out that little bit longer. All eyes to Square Enix's E3 2018 press conference, then, for some new info.
Are you excited to see more Kingdom Hearts III at E3? Are you happy with the release date, or have they goofed? Let us know in the comments below.
[source twitter.com, via twitter.com]
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Finally! It's earlier than what I expected too.
On the one hand, for goodness sake square!!!!! On the other, im not sure where it would have fit into the end of year line up when Square are already releasing DQ11 and Tomb Raider in the autumn. This gives them a clearer run.
But guys. We have been waiting since 2006!!!
Knew it wouldn't be 2018! I only just recently changed my tune. Always count on Square to drag a##!
2019 will be the greatest year in gaming! So much good stuff coming up .
I'm feeling pretty mixed. Whilst I'm very happy that it finally has a date and they're deciding to take a bit longer to make it better based on the feedback from the premiere event, I'm kinda anmoyed about how adamant they were that it was gonna come in 2018. Never mind though, it's finally almost here!
It's finally comming I cant wait for squares E3, Geoff did say theres is going to be some KH3 information tomorrow so it might be the short trailer they showed to the orchestra attendees today, I also reckon that's the reason for the delay @Miles_Edgeworth
Thought it would make December kh2 .came out in December 2005. Can wait a bit longer. Played every single in game so bloody can't wait
Only a month outside - could be worse. But will there be more delays yet, perhaps?
Still, looks like it's finally happening!
If they maybe announced FF7 Remake last year then maybe this game would have been out a bit earlier. See I was interested in the 7 remake as its my fave FF game out the series, but not seeing squat so far I've can't be bothered with it. And because of all the issues with development out house to in house and possiblity it's episodes puts me off even more. I just feel SE are going to screw it up big time I hope not.....
If Square announce a Basch and Gabranth co op action rpg @shogunrok will lose it
I'm hoping for a KH3 themed pro console (purple & black preferably) hopefully something happens at either the Square or Sony shows.
Who gives a whoopy damn doo? Game gonna game when you game.
I already waited for 10+ years, 1 more year is not a problem
And after seeing the great previews, yeah, I can't wait for this game.
at least it finally has one now, just a few weeks later than they originally said so all in all not too bad
my guess is they wanted to avoid all the other big games coming out this holiday season already
FINALLY! I've been waiting for so long that I can't actually believe it's coming out. HYPE
Who are the 1st and 4th characters from left to right? First one looks like a mutated Goofy to me.
Edit: Meant left not right.
@WanderingBullet From left to right
Goofy, Sully, Mike, Sora and Donald
@WanderingBullet Goofy and Sora innit
@FullbringIchigo @kyleforrester87 Thanks.
A little concerned about a development hell situation here as it's taken so long. I still remember the half finished mess that was FF15.
I love the timing of this announcement. Early morning on the Sunday before E3.
Awesome. I'll finish off my playthrough of the HD games beforehand!
A little disappointed, but January isn’t too bad. It’ll probably do better away from the holiday.
@get2sammyb they actually released the trailer last year on the Sunday morning, too.
Was anyone here actually expecting this to release in 2018?
Inb4 it gets delayed from January of 2019 to March of 2019.
Seriously though, I'm glad we have a release date. Makes it feel more official that it's coming instead of being shrouded in mystery.
Like the Final Fantasy 7 remake.
I want October in the pool for when the delay gets anmounced.
So is this going to be a complete game like DQ11 or a never ending fiasco like FFXV? Have they talked about a season pass, DLC or the game not having any of that?
I wonder when they will announce the next delay.
@crimsontadpoles Call me crazy, but I didn't think it would have been impossible if it came out late this year. We've gotten a decent amount of trailers showing more than most games have, and recently there was the gameplay in Olympus and the Toy Story world. It may have been optimistic, but it could have happened.
Not really upset by the delay. It's in January, so it's not bad.
Finally!!! Too bad it isn't 2018, but then there are already so many games to play this year that it isn't an issue. The good news is that the release date matches my summer vacation which means I'll play it day one! =)
Honestly I will believe it when I'm physically playing it =P
Later than I thought, but just glad no more delays hopefully...
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