If you’re not familiar with theKingdom Heartsfranchise, you might see this newKingdom Hearts IIItrailer and think, “Disney worlds! Fun!” And after a 13-year hiatus from the main series proper, even I can’t help but be excited for the chance to visit Disney worlds fromFrozen,Big Hero 6,Toy Story, andMonsters University. And yet I also know that betweenKingdom Hearts IIandKingdom Hearts IIIwe gotKingdom Hearts: Coded,Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days,Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep,Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, andKingdom Hearts Union χ.
Thankfully, theKingdom Hearts: The Story So FarCollection is now available on PlayStation 4, but does your casual Disney fan know they should probably pick that up before they attemptKingdom Hearts III? Or willKingdom Hearts IIIstandalone to the point where it can be enjoyed as simply a trip through various Disney worlds? I’m still a sucker for this series, so I’m probably going to pick upKingdom Hearts IIIeven if the story may be completely incomprehensible despite playingThe Story So Far.
Check out theKingdom Hearts IIItrailer below. The game will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 18, 2025.
Here’s the official synopsis forKingdom Hearts III:
Are you new to the Kingdom Hearts video game series, or have you followed Sora’s epic journey from the very beginning? Either way, everyone is welcome and needed in the battle ahead!
If you’re new to Kingdom Hearts, this trailer shows the terrible threat we face. The Disney and Pixar worlds are in danger of being swallowed in darkness. Only by uniting together will we stand a chance! Join the Keyblade wielder Sora as he travels across the Disney/Pixar universe and meets familiar faces across familiar places in order to fight against the Heartless and darkness brought forth by Master Xehanort.
