Editing Kingdom Hearts III

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[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] January 29, 2019<ref name="KHWO">[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1005683145990025216 '''''Kingdom Hearts's twitter''''']</ref><ref name="D3 Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4y7UK4nqnQ '''''KINGDOM HEARTS III – D23 2017 Toy Story Trailer''''']</ref><br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]] January 29, 2019<br>[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] January 29, 2019

|ratings={{w|ESRB}}:[[File:Ratingsymbol e10.gif|12px|Everyone 10+]]Everyone 10+

|platforms={{w|PlayStation 4}}<br>{{w|Xbox One}}<ref>[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/kh3/ '''''Kingdom Hearts III official site''''']</ref>

'''''Kingdom Hearts III''''' is the upcoming eleventh title in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. It was officially announced at E3 2013, and will be the first ''Kingdom Hearts'' game available on multiple platforms at launch, releasing on both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

''Kingdom Hearts III'' will serve as the final chapter of the [[Dark Seeker Saga]], and will focus primarily on the events leading up to the final showdown between [[Sora]] and [[Master Xehanort]].

''Kingdom Hearts III'' was originally scheduled to be released in 2018,<ref name="D3 Trailer"/> but at the 2018 E3 presentation, Square Enix announced it had been postponed until January 25, 2019 for Japan and January 29, 2019 for the rest of the world.<ref name="KHWO"/>

There is a playable prologue to ''Kingdom Hearts III'' called ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'' as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]''.

The game has two theme songs. The opening theme song is "[[Face My Fears]]" which is a collaboration between Utada Hikaru and Skrillex. The ending theme song is "[[Don't Think Twice]]" (titled "Chikai" in the Japanese version) performed by Utada Hikaru.

The game was first announced to be in development during the Electronics Entertainment Exposition in June 2013. A trailer was released announcing the game's development. However, news regarding the game became scarce. A trailer was later released at the first D23 Exposition in Japan in October 2013, revealing the gameplay and graphics that had been developed to date.  

As part of E3 2014, Square Enix released a new thirty-second trailer as part of a trailer to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. During the Square Enix Present segment at E3 2014, co-director Tai Yasue revealed that the sequence seen in the E3 2014 teaser would be relevant from the beginning of the game, and that 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 that Tetsuya Nomura would be stepping down as director for ''Final Fantasy XV'' so that 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>

During Square Enix E3 Conference on June 16, 2015, the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series's executive producer, Shinji Hashimoto, revealed the first gameplay trailer for ''Kingdom Hearts III'', which shows Sora in a new outfit. Sora is seen wielding new Keyblades, fighting never-before-seen Heartless, and also exploring [[Kingdom of Corona]], a world based on ''{{w|Tangled}}''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/aQwlJzROy38?t=53m21s ''''Square Enix E3 Conference 2015''''']</ref> During the Square Enix Presents segment of E3 2015, Tetsuya Nomura revealed that Kingdom of Corona was one of the first to be considered for the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/LEZcHr3BR20?t=3h2m36s ''''Square Enix Presents E3 2015 - Day 1''''']</ref> In an interview with PlayStation Access, Nomura confirmed that characters from the ''Final Fantasy'' series will appear once again.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmcaxvmj5nU '''''PlayStation Access''''': "Kingdom Hearts 3: 8 Things You Need To Know"], "#2 Final Fantasy characters in KH3", '''Nomura''': "I want them in."</ref>

During Disney's D23 Expo 2015, Shinji Hashimoto announced a world based on ''{{w|Big Hero 6 (film)|Big Hero 6}}''.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/08/16/kingdom-hearts-iii-has-a-big-hero-6-world '''''Siliconera''''': "Kingdom Hearts III Has A Big Hero 6 World"]</ref>

In an interview with Japanese gaming magazine ''Famitsu'', Nomura confirmed that the game would contain a secret movie.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201506/23081572.html ''''' Famitsu''''', 25 June 2015], '''Nomura''': "We are steadily progressing and deciding what to do with the ending… as well as considering content for the secret movie."</ref>

In their financial Results Briefing Session, Square Enix President and Representative Director Yosuke Matsuda and Chief Financial Officer Kazuharu Watanabe stated that the expected released of ''Kingdom Hearts III'' 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, Tetsuya Nomura showed a trailer depicting a world based on ''{{w|Toy Story}}'', and announced that the game would be released in 2018.<ref name="D3 Trailer"/> Nomura confirms that game will feature a completely original and exclusive storyline for the ''Toy Story'' world, which takes place sometime after ''{{w|Toy Story 2}}'', and hints there will be another playable character aside from 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 during which two new trailers were revealed. During one, the world based on ''{{w|Monsters, Inc.}}'' was confirmed, while the second one announced that {{w|Utada Hikaru}} would be performing the theme song for the game, titled "Don't Think Twice" ("Oath" in Japanese). The event also revealed that 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 also reaffirmed, and it was revealed that 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 also noted that the final world would feature "something incredible" that he has been wanting to do for a while, though no details were given.<ref name="PlayStation Access D23 JPN 2018"/>

During the Los Angeles performance of the ''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-'' in 2018, the game's released date was anounced as January 25, 2019 in Japan and January 29, 2019 worldwide.<ref name="KHWO/> Two trailers were released, the first one confirming that ''{{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 that 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 the Tokyo Game Show 2018, Tetsuya Nomura stated that like with the previous games, ''Kingdom Hearts III'' will also have a Secret Ending. However, the staff are still deciding that unlike past games they might want to use a different unlock method from before of having the Secret Ending exclusive only as DLC to be fair to avoid spoilers and also stated they are also considering 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>  

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>

{{Q|Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the ‘tyranny of light’ to restore equilibrium.<br><br>In an effort to undermine Xehanort’s plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the “Key to Return Hearts,” while King Mickey and Riku search for previous Keyblade wielders.|''Kingdom Hearts III'' press release}}

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*The gauges for [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]] now appear next to Sora's in the bottom right corner instead of above. The MP gauge from ''KHII'' returns. The "Focus" gauge which originated from ''Birth by Sleep'' returns and is also meant for [[Shotlock]]s.{{fact}}

* [[Drive Form]]s return. These include;

**"Power Form,"<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/791654547542376448 '''''Kingdom Hearts Official Twitter'''''], "This power form was edited as it is the Keyblade from a world that hasn’t been released yet, so it has changed into a hammer shape."</ref>

**"Second Form," a form that grants Sora's clothing similar to that of his outfit from ''Kingdom Hearts II''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaHSpUZgW24&t=93s '''''Kingdom Hearts III Orchestra trailer''''']</ref>

[[File:Kingdom of Corona Keyblade (Trailer) KHIII.png|thumb|250px|Situation Commands seen on the left side are unlocked through battle performance.]]

*[[Reaction Command]]s will be replaced by [[Situation Command]]s.<ref>[http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/072/1072889/ '''''Dengeki Playstation''''': "リメイク版『FFVII』クラウド女装イベントの有無を野村哲也氏に聞く。『KHIII』にQTEはない【E3 2015】"], '''Nomura''': "In regards to supplementing the gameplay, we have removed the Reaction Commands in KINGDOM HEARTS III. QTE (Quick Time Event. Actions that execute at the touch of a button according to when it displays on screen) isn't there anymore. For people who have seen the "flashy" battles in KINGDOM HEARTS II, it felt like there were too many of them when doing these operations." / '''Interviewer''': "Are there no longer Reaction Commands in boss battles?" / '''Nomura''': "That's right. While removing the elements of QTE in KINGDOM HEARTS III, being referred to as flashy battles, we are making it more challenging. All actions will be based on good or favorable timing."</ref><ref>[http://blog.hokanko-alt.com/archives/50265296.html '''''Dengeki Playstation'''''], '''Nomura''': "Regarding Situational Commands, there's been some trial and error, how to make sure it doesn't look like a simple quick time event etc.--><br>Situational Commands are the evolved form of KH2's Reaction Commands, and pivotal to KH3."</ref>

*[[Attraction Flow]] is a new feature, which lets the party execute skills based on theme park attractions.<ref name="skills">[http://www.4gamer.net/games/305/G030589/20150618060/ '''''4Gamer''''': "「KINGDOM HEARTS III」「FF VII」のディレクター・野村哲也氏インタビュー"], '''4Gamer:''' "There were various techniques that strongly resembled theme park attractions, weren't there?" / '''Nomura:''' "The train, ship and tea cups and such decorated with lights are a skill called 'Attraction Flow'. There's also another feature where the Keyblade turns into things such as a chariot, or a double bow gun that transforms further and shoots magic bullets. That's a system where one Keyblade can transform into several phases, and we have created many more transformations that weren't in the trailer."</ref> This includes "Big Magic Mountain", "Pirate Ship", "Blaster Blaze", "Splash Run", "Magic Carousel", and "Mad Tea Cups".

*Sora's Keyblade can transform into various items, such as a double bow gun or a chariot to attack enemies.<ref name="skills"/> It is currently planned for each Keyblade to have two transformations, with the second activating if Sora connects enough combos, similar to [[Command Style]]s or [[Situation Command]]s.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl8uC4wrRHQ&t=2m42s '''''D23 2015 presentation'''''], '''Nomura''': "I am very happy to say that all the Keyblades in the game are going to have special transformations, and each of them will be totally different from the next."</ref><ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/07/16/nomura-reveals-more-on-keyblade-transformations-and-summons.aspx '''''GameInformer''''': "Nomura Reveals More On Kingdom Hearts III's Keyblade Transformations And Summons"], '''Nomura''': "First and foremost, each keyblade will have its own form that it can transform into, and it’s different per keyblade. There are at least two different forms it can take. For example, in Toy Story, you saw the giant hammer and then the drill. Another one was at the beginning of the trailer where you saw Sora shoot arrows and it [then] turned into a bazooka, so there are two different forms. It also has multiple layers in terms of transforming; you start out with your first phase of transformation, and if you successfully connect your combos, the [next] transformation will happen. We’re still trying to finalize the specifications, but that being said, it is subject to change, so it might evolve into something even more impressive."</ref> Trailers indicate that these transformations will sometimes change Sora's outfit, as well.<ref name="D3 Trailer"/>

**Keyblade names are Ever After for ''Tangled'', Smile Gear for ''Monsters, Inc.'', Infinity Badge for ''Toy Story'', Rudder of Fate for ''Pirates of the Carribbean'', Nano Gear for ''Big Hero 6'', and Crystal Snow for ''Frozen''.-->

*Sora can now switch between three Keychains on the fly by pressing the Right Directional Button while the the cursor in on the Attack Command. Also after activating a Keyblade transformation, said transformation will be saved when switching out. Known Keychains include: "Shooting Star", "Ever After", "Smile Gear", "Infinity Badge", "Rudder of Fate", "Crystal Snow", "Nano Gear", "[[Starlight]]", (Kingdom Hearts Union χ event exclusive), and "[[Dawn Till Dusk]]" (7/11 / Amazon preorder exclusive), [[Phantom Green]] (Xbox One pre-order exclusive), [[Midnight Blue]] (PlayStation 4 pre-order exclusive){{?}}

**Furthermore, Keychains can now level up to become stronger.<ref>[https://www.geek.com/games/hands-on-kingdom-hearts-3-is-fun-even-if-youve-new-to-the-series-1746047/ '''''Geek.com''''': "Hands-On: Kingdom Hearts 3 is Fun Even if You've New to the Series"], "Players can now equip up to three different keyblades at once. They can also level up each keyblade to make them stronger. Before, there was no incentive to continue using keyblades obtained from previous worlds since the newer keyblades were more powerful. Now, keyblades you have a fondness for are viable even later in the game since you can level them up."</ref>

*[[Blizzard]] and [[Aero]] magic will return. Similar to ''0.2'', magic will affect the surrounding environment—for example, Blizzard will create a sheet of ice to slide on and Aero will move and shape the grass.<ref name="Magic">[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Roundtable-Chat-with-Tetsuya-Nomura-at-E3-2015-5582 '''''KHInsider''''': "Roundtable Chat with Tetsuya Nomura at E3 2015!"], '''Interviewer''': "How did magic evolve for Kingdom Hearts 3?" / '''Nomura''': "When it comes to magic in Kingdom Hearts 3, we really wanted to try to leave an effect on the surrounding environment. In the trailer when Sora would cast Blizzard, the blast would leave behind a sheet of ice for Sora to slide on, and when he cast Aero in a field, the wind would make an impression in the grass."</ref> Sora will be also able to cast fourth tier spells (previously localized as -za, -ja, or -agun).<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/07/16/kingdom-hearts-3-director-confirms-gummi-ship-will-return-new-magic-ability-tiers '''''IGN''''': "KINGDOM HEARTS 3 DIRECTOR CONFIRMS GUMMI SHIP WILL RETURN, NEW MAGIC ABILITY TIERS"], '''Nomura''': "The background of the tier of the magic, up until now, only King Mickey was able to utilize the most powerful form of magic [which was "Stopza" in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]. It has existed, and then in 2.8, as Aqua becomes Key Blade Master, she is also able to control the highest form of certain magic. As you noticed, it is a higher tier of magic, and Sora is going to be able to use that in Kingdom Hearts III as well."</ref>

*Disney characters will join Sora's team as temporary party members or summons.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Roundtable-Chat-with-Tetsuya-Nomura-at-E3-2015-5582 '''''KHInsider''''': "Roundtable Chat with Tetsuya Nomura at E3 2015!"], '''Interviewer''': "In Kingdom Hearts I & II we were used to have a Disney character joining our party in each new world Sora and his friends visit. Will this mechanic be present in Kingdom Hearts 3?" / '''Nomura''': "Right, the idea of having a Disney character joining your party was an important part of KH 1 & 2, so, yes you will be able to have Disney characters joining your team across the game, not just as a temporary party member in the worlds, but also as summons."</ref> Trailers indicate that some worlds will have more than one local party member, and that they will be able to fight alongside Sora without replacing Donald or Goofy.<ref name="D3 Trailer"/>

* The Summon system will operate very differently from in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II''.<ref>[http://kh13.com/news/37026-nomura-interviewed-about-kingdom-hearts-iii-hd-1-5-remix '''''Square Enix Members livestream'''''], '''Interviewer''': "Will summoning be returning to Kingdom Hearts III?" / '''Nomura''': "Yes. Summon is going to be available, but in a very different form. In previous titles, Disney characters could be summoned. But in Kingdom Hearts III, it will be a completely different system."</ref> Summons are now called Links with Ariel's "Lagoon Showtime", Ralph's "8 Bit Blast", Simba's "Kingsflare", and Meow Wow's "Wonder Balloon". A summon sequence can easily be skipped by pressing {{button|square}}.

*The AI has been improved, so allies can invite Sora into special techniques, and enemies can work together.<ref>[http://www.4gamer.net/games/305/G030589/20150618060/ '''''4Gamer''''': "「KINGDOM HEARTS III」「FF VII」のディレクター・野村哲也氏インタビュー"], '''Nomura''': "Also, the AI during battle has been enhanced quite a bit. There was that scene where Donald and Sora are moving with Goofy has he wields his shield - you don't only execute that sort of thing yourself, Goofy and Donald can invite you into it too. On the other hand, the enemy AI is also more advanced, and we are also including the element of mutual enemies working together, so for example they can join together to charge at you and things like that."</ref>

*Nearly all worlds are new to the series. However, there is some familiarity seen in Twilight Town, Hercules's world and the Pirates of the Carribean world.<ref>[http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/8227381.html '''''Dengeki Playstation'''''], '''Nomura''': "I can't speak in detail, but apart from Olympus, nearly all the worlds are new."</ref>

*Autorunning (Athletic Flow in Japanese)<!--use correct template for Nihongo, give source for Flow Chain-->, a mechanic based on [[Flowmotion]], will allow the player to interact with the environment, like running up walls that faintly glow.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/07/16/nomura-reveals-more-on-keyblade-transformations-and-summons.aspx '''''GameInformer''''': "Nomura Reveals More On Kingdom Hearts III's Keyblade Transformations And Summons"], '''Nomura''': "It’s a new mechanic that we’re implementing in Kingdom Hearts III. The Japanese name is Athletic Flow. I don’t know what the English final name is just yet. It’s based on the Flow Motion mechanic, and it’s basically revamped and introduced as a new mechanic in Kingdom Hearts III. You’ll be utilizing the environment to propel yourself to an area that you’re not normally able to go to, or again, running up the cliff during battle. Those can be expected in each of the different worlds you’ll be traversing through."</ref>

* Textboxes when talking to NPCs are removed. The dialog is now voiced.

*The game will contain mini-games.<ref>[http://www.psu.com/news/27678/Kingdom-Hearts-3-director-issues-a-new-development-update '''''Playstation Universe''''': "Kingdom Hearts 3 director issues a new development update"], '''Nomura''': "Other elements, including the mini-games and other various smaller items; their progress is very varied...some of them are polished and very close to final state, but at the same time some elements are still in the planning phase and I haven't laid out the groundwork yet."</ref> There is a cooking mini-game with Remy in Twilight Town.

*The [[Gummi Ship]] will return with a revised system.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/07/16/kingdom-hearts-3-director-confirms-gummi-ship-will-return-new-magic-ability-tiers  '''''IGN''''': "KINGDOM HEARTS 3 DIRECTOR CONFIRMS GUMMI SHIP WILL RETURN, NEW MAGIC ABILITY TIERS"], '''Nomura''': "We can confirm that we do have Gummi Ships in Kingdom Hearts III because it is a numbered Kingdom Hearts title. You can expect that to show up, but it has evolved. We can't say how it has evolved, it's a secret, but Gummi Ships will be in Kingdom Hearts III."</ref> Traveling is described as being more "open world".<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/Recap-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-Stage-Show-at-TGS-2018-13505 '''''Recap: KINGDOM HEARTS 3 Stage Show at TGS 2018'''''], "Gummi Ship is more open world. You can collect materials and upgrade your ship, there are 20-30 staff working on the Gummi stuff."</ref>

* Sora has a Gummiphone which can take selfies.

;Unnamed World<ref name="Dengeki 2015">[https://www.khinsider.com/news/Scans-of-Kingdom-Hearts-3-from-Dengeki-Online-5637 '''''KHInsider''''': Scans of Kingdom Hearts III from Dengeki Online!]</ref><ref name="lod">[https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3-Nomura-Interview-with-Dengeki-Mt-Olympus-Happy-Ending-Post-KH3-Direction-Undecided-5661 '''''Dengeki Playstation''''' via KHInsider], '''Interviewer''': "It looks like Xehanort and Eraqus were having a conversation when they were younger, is this an actual scene at the beginning of KINGDOM HEARTS III?" / '''Nomura''': "That’s right. From the conversation between these two, that’s how this story begins. The scene’s conversation is actually longer but in the trailer we only showed excerpts. From what can be understood from these two, it also connects to an ancient story from KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ."</ref>

;[[Dive to the Heart]]

*[[Kairi]]

*[[Riku]]

*[[Sora]]

;[[Mysterious Tower]]

*[[Yen Sid]]

;[[Disney Castle]]<!--https://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20III/Screenshots/Square%20Enix%20North%20America%20-%20December%2014%202018/14.png-->

*[[Chip_and_Dale|Chip]]

*[[Dale]]

;[[Land of Departure]]

*[[Aqua]]<!--End of Sea, Destiny Islands-->

*[[Ansem the Wise]]

;[[Twilight Town]]<ref name="Dengeki 2015"/><ref name="worlds">[https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3-Nomura-Interview-with-Dengeki-Mt-Olympus-Happy-Ending-Post-KH3-Direction-Undecided-5661 '''''Dengeki Playstation''''' via KHInsider], '''Interviewer''': "In regards to the worlds, can you confirm what they are?" / '''Nomura''': "Disney titles such as Tangled and Hercules, and another familiar to the series, Twilight Town. So that makes three." / '''Interviewer''': "Since Tangled made a new appearance for the series, what other new worlds are there?" / '''Nomura''': "I can’t talk about any further details except that Mt. Olympus will be a new world."</ref>

*[[Roxas]]<!--poss. also Data-Roxas?-->

;''[[End of Sea]]''

;[[Olympus]]<ref name="worlds"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/886352194911391745 '''''Kingdom Hearts Official Twitter'''''], "The #KH3 D23 trailer featured a closer look at Mount Olympus & showed off the double Arrowguns and Magical Launcher, which will you wield?"</ref><!--should we create new world page, a la Symphony of Sorcery?-->

*[[Hades]]

*[[Rock Titan]]

;[[Kingdom of Corona]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/632280628143112193 '''''Kingdom Hearts Official Twitter'''''], "The Heartless Dandelions make quite an entrance in Rapunzel's Kingdom of Corona in the #kingdomhearts III trailer!"</ref>

*[[Flynn Rider]]<!--source for in-universe name?-->

*[[Mother Gothel]]<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/09/25/kingdom-hearts-iiis-voice-cast-includes-movie-voice-actors-from-frozen-and-tangled '''''Kingdom Hearts III's Voice Cast Includes Movie Voice Actors From Frozen And Tangled '''''], "From Tangled, Zachary Levi reprises his role as Flynn Rider from the movie, while Donna Murphy appears as Mother Gothel."</ref>

*[[Pascal]]<!--source for in-universe name?-->

*[[Rapunzel]]<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201506/23081572.html '''''Famitsu''''', 25 June 2015], '''Nomura''': "The Osaka development team wants to challenge themselves with Rapunzel’s hair. They are saying they want to use her hair for combat and it seems that the creators of Rapunzel are acknowledging our efforts."</ref>

;[[San Fransokyo]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/M_Alloc/status/1042667182977499136 TGS 2018 ''Kingdom Hearts III'' pamphlet]</ref> <!--Official name requires official source.--> <ref>[https://twitter.com/DisneyInteract/status/632979757576024064 '''''Disney Interactive Official Twitter'''''], "Just announced: @KINGDOMHEARTS III will feature a world based on #BigHero6! #D23Expo"</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=102&v=xNnd-YAKjCU '''KINGDOM HEARTS III – Big Hero 6 Trailer (Closed Captions)''']</ref><ref>[http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/1270/sora-through-the-skies-of-san-fransokyo-with-baymax-in-kingdom-hearts- '''"SORA THROUGH THE SKIES OF SAN FRANSOKYO WITH BAYMAX IN KINGDOM HEARTS III"''' - Square Enix Press Center]</ref>

*[[Baymax]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3zYZBm0gTw '''''KINGDOM HEARTS III - BIG HERO 6 Announce trailer'''''], '''Roy Conli''': "We'll also get to see Baymax again."</ref>

*[[Fred]]

*[[GoGo Tomago]]

*[[Hiro Hamada]]

*[[Honey Lemon]]

*Original [[Baymax]]<!--reformat as separate link once name for this entity confirmed-->

*[[Wasabi No-Ginger]]

;[[Toy Box]]<ref name="D3 Trailer"/><ref name="JP Site's World">[http://www.jp.square-enix.com/kingdom/kh3/world/index.html '''''World | Kingdom Hearts III''''']</ref>

*[[Rex]]

*[[Woody Pride]]

;[[Monstropolis]] <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5CTlRKa1SE '''''D23 Expo Japan Trailer''''']</ref><ref name="JP Site's World" />

*[[Boo]]

*[[Randall]]<!--confirm in-universe name--><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDP8KxwdrY Orchestra 2018 Trailer (low quality)]</ref>

*[[James P. "Sulley" Sullivan]]

;[[Arendelle]]<ref name="JP Site's World" />

*[[Anna]]

*[[Kristoff]]

*[[Marshmallow]]

;[[The Caribbean]]<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/12/e3-2018-kingdom-hearts-3-pirates-of-the-caribbean-world-announced E3 2018: KINGDOM HEARTS 3 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN WORLD ANNOUNCED]</ref><ref name="JP Site's World" />

*[[Elizabeth Swann]]

;[[Classic Kingdom]]

*[[Clarabelle Cow]]

*Rumplewatt the Giant

;[[100 Acre Wood]]<ref>[https://gematsu.com/2018/11/kingdom-hearts-iii-winnie-the-pooh-trailer Kingdom Hearts III ‘Winnie the Pooh’ trailer]</ref><ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-kingdom-hearts-3-trailer-is-full-of-pooh/1100-6463153/ New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer Is Full Of Pooh]</ref>

*[[Lumpy]]

*[[Owl]]<ref>[http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/1309/kingdom-hearts-iii-returns-to-100-acre-wood-with-winnie-the-pooh Square Enix Press Center - KINGDOM HEARTS III RETURNS TO 100 ACRE WOOD WITH WINNIE THE POOH]</ref>

==Special Editions==

A special and Deluxe edition will also be available alongside the main release. The Special edition is available for $79.99 which includes a exclusive steelbook packaging, a mini-art book with concept artwork by Tetsuya Nomura and a collectible KHIII pin. The Deluxe edition will be available for $229.99 which has the contents from special edition along with three Bring Arts figures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy from their appearance in the Toy Box.<ref>[https://gematsu.com/2018/06/kingdom-hearts-iii-special-editions-announced-e3-2018-square-enix-showcase-trailer Kingdom Hearts III special editions announced, E3 2018 Square Enix showcase trailer]</ref>

There is pre-order DLC in the form of Keyblades.<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/Amazon-stream-shows-off-upcoming-Kingdom-Hearts-3-DLC-13953 '''''US and Canadian Amazon Preorders to receive Dawn Till Dusk Keyblade''''']</ref> These include:

* [[Dawn Till Dusk]]: Obtained through Amazon.com in North America, and 7-11 in Japan

* [[Midnight Blue]]: Obtained through PlayStation Store

* [[Phantom Green]]: Obtained through Xbox Store

* [[Starlight]]: Obtained through achieving certain scores in Classic Kingdom minigames in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''

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*[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/kh3/ Official JP Site]

*[http://www.kingdomhearts.com/3/us/ Official NA Site]