Kingdom Hearts III: Difference between revisions

The game was announced to be in development alongside a trailer during the {{w|Electronic Entertainment Expo}} (E3) in June 2013. A trailer was later released at the first D23 Exposition in Japan in October 2013, revealing initial gameplay.

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In their financial Results Briefing Session, Square Enix President and Representative Director Yosuke Matsuda and Chief Financial Officer Kazuharu Watanabe stated the expected release can be sometime between 2018 and 2020.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2017/05/26/expect-final-fantasy-vii-remake-kingdom-hearts-iii-release-sometime-three-years/ '''''Siliconera''''': "Expect Final Fantasy VII Remake And Kingdom Hearts III To Release Sometime In “Three Years Or So”"]</ref>

In April 2018, a collaboration campaign between ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'', titled "[[Kingdom Hearts Make Your Mark]]" was announced where the 300 players could have their name appear in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.<ref>[https://api.sp.kingdomhearts.com/information/detail/39483 '''''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''''': "Make Your Mark in KHIII!"]</ref>

During Disney's D23 Expo Japan 2018 Conference, a private ''Kingdom Hearts'' event was held where two trailers were revealed. In one, [[Monstropolis]], a ''{{w|Monsters, Inc.}}'' world was confirmed, while the other announced {{w|Utada Hikaru}} would perform the theme song, titled "Don't Think Twice" ("Oath" in Japanese). The event also revealed the game was being developed by the largest developing team in the history of the series,<ref name="IGN Japan D23 JPN 2018">[http://jp.ign.com/kingdom-hearts-iii-ps4/21908/news/d23-expo-japaniii11 '''''IGN''''': 11 New pieces of information from D23 Expo Japan that have shed some light on Kingdom Hearts 3]</ref> including 100 people from the Square Enix's Tokyo offices.<ref name="PlayStation Access D23 JPN 2018">[https://youtu.be/cn1AMOmcPy8 '''''PlayStation Access''''': "Kingdom Hearts 3: 10 New Things we've had Confirmed"]</ref> The return of the Gummi Ship was confirmed, and it was revealed the gameplay for it, now playable as open-world instead of the preset paths from the first two games, had been split into "Battle" and "Searching" phases.<ref name="IGN Japan D23 JPN 2018"/> The game was revealed to have been developed in three parts, with the first part being about 90% done, and the second between 60% and 70% done. Nomura noted the final world would feature "something incredible" he wanted to do for a while.<ref name="PlayStation Access D23 JPN 2018"/>

During Tokyo Game Show 2018, Nomura talked more about the Secret Ending and how staff were considering a different unlock method from before, such as having the Secret Ending be exclusive DLC to avoid spoilers. They also considered adding online features.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-09-22/tetsuya-nomura-kingdom-hearts-will-not-end-with-kingdom-hearts-iii/.137160 '''''Anime News Network''''': "Tetsuya Nomura: ''Kingdom Hearts'' Will Not End with ''Kingdom Hearts III''"]</ref>  

In December 2018, several videos of the game were leaked online after an individual stole copies from the manufacturer a month prior to release. Nomura released a statement on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' official Twitter account, notifying fans Square Enix was aware of the leaks and are working to rectify the situation, as well as urging fans not to share leaked media before the game's release.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1074192394176815105 An important message for ''Kingdom Hearts III'' from Director Tetsuya Nomura]</ref><ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/16/kingdom-hearts-3-has-reportedly-leaked-online-beware-of-spoilers '''''IGN''''': "''KINGDOM HEARTS III'' DIRECTOR RESPONDS TO REPORTED LEAKS"]</ref>

Nomura plans to explain how Xion was revived and recruited into the real Organization XIII in the DLC.<ref>[http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/886/1886230/ ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Interview with Tetsuya Nomura (Dengeki PS)]; '''Interviewer''': "The process behind reviving Ventus and Roxas was fairly easy to understand, but how was Xion brought back, and how did she end up in the New Organisation XIII?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "I think it's possible to figure it out for yourself. However, I do plan to explain it in DLC." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Dengeki-Playstation-interviews-Nomura-on-Kingdom-Hearts-3-14711 Translation via Goldpanner].</ref>

==Story==

After [[Master Xehanort]]'s return, [[Yen Sid]] begins searching for seven Keyblade wielders to counteract Xehanort's plan to forge the [[χ-blade]] using the [[real Organization XIII]]. [[Sora]] is told by him that he has lost much of his own strength as a result nearly being taken over by Xehanort previously. Backed by [[Donald Duck]] and [[Goofy]], Sora continues his travels across other worlds in order to regain his "[[power of waking]]", the ability to restore lost hearts. Meanwhile, [[Riku]] and [[King Mickey]] traverse the [[realm of darkness]] looking for [[Aqua]], while [[Kairi]] and [[Lea]] train to use their Keyblades to fight.

[[File:Too Late 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Aqua corrupted by darkness.]]

[[Formchange]], a mechanic that allows Sora to change his abilities or the form of his Keyblade. Sora's Keyblade can transform into various items such as a double bow gun or a chariot to attack enemies. Each Keyblade have at least two transformations, with the second activating if Sora connects enough combos, similar to [[Command Style]]s or Situation Commands. After activating a Keyblade transformation, said transformation will be saved when switching out. To enter a Formchange, Sora must use a Keyblade transformation by using the Situation Command, although [[Second Form]], [[Rage Form]], and [[Ultimate Form]] are labeled exactly by their names.

Keychains can now level up to become stronger through the upgrading them with materials in the [[Keyblade Forge]].

Similar to ''0.2'', magic affects the surrounding environment—for example, Blizzard will create a sheet of ice to slide on and Aero will move and shape the grass. If Sora uses enough magic, he can use more powerful magic. For example, using Fire repeatedly can allow him to use Fira as a Situation Command.

==Special Editions==

==DLC==