When is the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link release date? Sadly, the answer to that question is 'never', as Square Enix has now confirmed that development has ceased on this new Kingdom Hearts game, leaving all the keyblade wielders stuck in Scala Ad Caelum eternally.
However, while Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is cancelled, Square Enix is still hard at work on the next mainline Kingdom Hearts game, so not all hope is lost yet. And, if you're curious about what could've been, you can read all about the unusual Pokémon Go-like KH spin-off below.
Here's everything you need to know about the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link.
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link release date speculation
Square Enix has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is now cancelled. This announcement came in the form of a post on the official X account, where Square Enix had the following to say:
"We have made the decision to cancel the development of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link.
We wish to convey our heartfelt apologies to everyone who has been looking forward to the start of service.
Although we worked hard on developing and adjusting the game in the hope that it would be enjoyed by lots of players, we determined that it would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time, leading us to the decision to cancel development.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to everyone who gave us their support and assistance with the multiple closed beta tests. We are truly sorry to have to make this announcement.
The Kingdom Hearts series will continue. We are hard at work on Kingdom Hearts IV, and hope you'll continue to support the series as you keep an eye out for further updates."
Is there a Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link trailer?
Of course, there is, and not only do you get to watch the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link trailer in the anniversary announcement video below, but the official trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 as well.
You can also check out the teaser trailer that gives us a little more information on the GPS-based action RPG.
What's the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link story?
There aren't too many details on what the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link's story was supposed to be about, as there was very little story content during the beta.
However, we do know that it tied to the now-defunct Kingdom Hearts X (Unchained X/Union X Dark Road), and that it was set to take place between both the real world and Scala ad Caelum, a location we first saw in Kingdom Hearts 3. We also know that it revolved around an organization full of keyblade wielders fighting against the Heartless.
What are the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link platforms?
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was supposed to arrive on Android and iOS.
What do we know about Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link gameplay?
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was set to be a hybrid RPG and AR game, split into two main parts. Firstly, there was Scala Ad Caelum, where you could control your very own keyblade wielder and run around talking to NPCs, picking up quests, and more.
The second part was where the AR comes in. You could head to the 'astral realm' to see your real-world location rendered in a cute, KH-style map. In this mode, there were two ways to control your player character - GPS Mode and Pad Mode.
GPS Mode was very similar to Pokémon Go, where your character moves as you do. You could engage in battles to earn AP, and there was a Hands-Free Mode where battles are automatic. Pad Mode, on the other hand, allowed you to move your character using a pad on your device's screen, but this mode required AP to engage in battles and open treasure chests.
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was also a gacha game, with collectible figurines that you could equip in battle in order to unlock certain spells and abilities. The figurines were predominantly based on Disney and Kingdom Hearts characters.
We were lucky enough to get our hands on the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link closed beta in 2023, which gave us an in-depth look at the gameplay. You can check out our Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link preview to find out more.
There you have it, everything we know about Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. If you're mourning the loss of this Kingdom Hearts mobile game and can't wait for KH4, you should head to our lists of the best Final Fantasy games and Disney games - Kingdom Hearts is essentially a combination of the two, after all. We also have a Kingdom Hearts Switch review, in case you want to hear about how amazing the series is, and why you shouldn't play it on Switch.