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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. | 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. | ||
For E3 2014, Square Enix released a thirty-second trailer as part of a trailer to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. In the Square Enix Present segment, co-director Tai Yasue revealed the sequence seen in the E3 2014 teaser would be relevant from the beginning of the game | For E3 2014, Square Enix released a thirty-second trailer as part of a trailer to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. In the Square Enix Present segment, co-director Tai Yasue revealed the sequence seen in the E3 2014 teaser would be relevant from the beginning of the game and the text seen and heard was going to "be a real integral part of the story".<ref>[http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/864/864150/ '''''Dengeki Playstation''''': "『キングダム ハーツ HD 2.5 リミックス』安江泰氏インタビュー。HD化にまつわる開発秘話の他、最新作『KHIII』の話題も【E3 2014】"]</ref> On September 17th, 2014, Square Enix announced [[Tetsuya Nomura]] would be stepping down as director for ''Final Fantasy XV'' so he can focus his efforts on other upcoming titles, namely ''Kingdom Hearts III''.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/09/17/tabata-takes-final-fantasy-xv-tetsuya-nomura-moves-kingdom-hearts-iii '''''Siliconera''''': "Tabata Takes Over Final Fantasy XV; Tetsuya Nomura Moves On To Kingdom Hearts III"]</ref> | ||
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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 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> | ||
During Disney D23 Expo 2017, Nomura showed a trailer depicting a ''{{w|Toy Story}}'' world, and announced | During Disney D23 Expo 2017, Nomura showed a trailer depicting a ''{{w|Toy Story}}'' world, and announced the game would be released in 2018.<ref name="D3 Trailer"/> Nomura stated the game's delay is not due to development hell, but rather technical decisions made by Square Enix such as moving the game to Unreal Engine 4.<ref>https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/07/kingdom-hearts-3-director-says-its-squares-fault-the-game-is-taking-so-long/</ref>{{?}}<!--correctly format link--> Nomura confirmed the ''Toy Story'' world features an original storyline set sometime after ''{{w|Toy Story 2}}'', and hinted there would be another playable character besides Sora.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/07/16/kingdom-hearts-3-director-hints-at-second-playable-character '''''IGN''''': "KINGDOM HEARTS 3 DIRECTOR HINTS AT SECOND PLAYABLE CHARACTER"], '''Nomura''': "So it would be tough to introduce many, multiple playable characters, but there is an intention of adding a playable character aside from Sora. Unfortunately we’re not able to disclose who it is yet, but there will be [another playable character]."</ref> | ||
During Disney's D23 Expo Japan 2018 Conference, a private ''Kingdom Hearts'' event was held where two trailers were revealed. In one, a ''{{w|Monsters, Inc.}}'' world was confirmed, while the other announced | During Disney's D23 Expo Japan 2018 Conference, a private ''Kingdom Hearts'' event was held where two trailers were revealed. In one, 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 the Los Angeles performance of the ''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-'' in 2018, the game's release date was announced as January 25, 2019 in Japan and January 29, 2019 worldwide.<ref name="KHWO/> Two trailers were released, the first one confirming | During the Los Angeles performance of the ''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-'' in 2018, the game's release date was announced as January 25, 2019 in Japan and January 29, 2019 worldwide.<ref name="KHWO/> Two trailers were released, the first one confirming ''{{w|Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen}}'' was a playable world along with confirming a number of returning characters, the second video, a Square Enix E3 Showcase 2018 trailer, which is similar to the first but with extra footage confirming a few more returning characters. Another video was released shortly afterwards to show a new ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' world, this one based on ''{{w|Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End}}''.<ref>[https://gamerant.com/kingdom-hearts-3-pirates-of-the-carribbean-trailer/ Kingdom Hearts 3 Showcases Pirates of the Caribbean]</ref> Nomura confirmed there were no plans for a Final Mix version and that if there was additional content, it would be through patches and DLC.<ref>[https://gearnuke.com/kingdom-hearts-3-no-final-mix-confirmed-secret-movie/ Kingdom Hearts 3 Won’t Get Any Final Mix Release, Confirmed To Have A Secret Movie]</ref> | ||
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 Tetsuya Nomura: ''Kingdom Hearts'' Will Not End with ''Kingdom Hearts III'']</ref> | 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 Tetsuya Nomura: ''Kingdom Hearts'' Will Not End with ''Kingdom Hearts III'']</ref> | ||
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On November 20 2018, the development for the game was confirmed to be completed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1064881296915095552 '''''Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS)''''']: "...And guess what? We've wrapped up development of #KingdomHearts III! If you haven't had the chance yet, now would be a good time to prep by playing 1.5+2.5 & 2.8. See you next month!"</ref> | On November 20 2018, the development for the game was confirmed to be completed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1064881296915095552 '''''Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS)''''']: "...And guess what? We've wrapped up development of #KingdomHearts III! If you haven't had the chance yet, now would be a good time to prep by playing 1.5+2.5 & 2.8. See you next month!"</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 | 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 UPDATE: ''KINGDOM HEARTS III'' DIRECTOR RESPONDS TO REPORTED LEAKS]</ref> | ||
''Star Wars'' and Marvel titles were some of the most requested themes to appear in the game, but due to legal issues, this is extremely unlikely.<ref>[https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/397863-kingdom-hearts-3-not-having-star-wars-or-avengers-is-finally-explained ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Not Having ''Star Wars'' or ''Avengers'' Is Finally Explained]</ref> | ''Star Wars'' and Marvel titles were some of the most requested themes to appear in the game, but due to legal issues, this is extremely unlikely.<ref>[https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/397863-kingdom-hearts-3-not-having-star-wars-or-avengers-is-finally-explained ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Not Having ''Star Wars'' or ''Avengers'' Is Finally Explained]</ref> | ||
