Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Canceled by Square Enix — Kingdom Hearts 4 Still in Development

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" Gaming News
14 May 2025 no comments

Square Enix has announced it has canceled mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, but it continues to work on Kingdom Hearts 4. Missing Link was an upcoming GPS-based action RPG for iOS and Android, but Square Enix has cut development as it could not promise a “satisfactory” service.

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, an upcoming GPS-based mobile game, has been canceled by Square Enix as the developer continues to work on Kingdom Hearts 4.

Square Enix took to social media to thank fans who had played its numerous beta tests, but ultimately decided that it would be best to cancel the game to focus on the future of the franchise with KH4.

What Was Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link?

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link was announced in 2022 at the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event, and was planned to launch in 2025 for Android and iOS mobile devices.

The story of the game introduces new characters to the franchise and incorporates GPS and augmented reality (AR) features, similar to the immensely popular Pokémon GO. This design encourages players to go outside and explore their surroundings while playing.”

Why Square Enix Canceled the Game

Unfortunately, following multiple delays in 2022, 2023, and 2024, Square Enix has decided that after several beta tests, Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link is not worth continuing. In an apology to fans on X, the company 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.”

While the game’s cancellation is disappointing, there is some good news, and that is that the company confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 is still in development. Thanking fans for their continued support, Square Enix asked everyone to keep an eye out for further updates as “The Kingdom Hearts series will continue.”

An important announcement regarding KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link. pic.twitter.com/pXL2ULBV8k

— Official KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link (@KHMLink_NA) May 14, 2025

What’s Next for the Kingdom Hearts Series?

Square Enix is focusing on Kingdom Hearts 4, which the company announced in 2022 at the 20th Kingdom Hearts Anniversary. Set in Quadratum, an expansive city modeled after real-life Shibuya, Japan, the game follows returning character Sora, in what Square Enix describes as “the beginning of the end” in the current Kingdom Hearts story.

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Conclusion

Square Enix has canceled the upcoming mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, as it focuses on Kingdom Hearts 4. What do you think about the latest cancellation? Do you think Kingdom Hearts will save the franchise? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."