Hannan Mundia 
Kingdom Hearts’ upcoming mobile game Kingdom Hearts Missing Link has been hit with a surprise release date delay and fans are left wondering when it’ll come out now.
Kingdom Hearts may be one of the most beloved game series, but it has seen a recent drought in releases. Fans have much to look forward to in the future, including Kingdom Hearts 4 and a movie reportedly in the works. But right now, both projects have unknown release windows and fans don’t know when to expect more details.
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link was meant to bridge the gap by delivering a notable release in 2024. That has changed now, as an announcement revealed that the upcoming mobile game’s release date was delayed. Now, fans wonder what the core cause of the delay was and whether it’ll still come in 2024.
Is Kingdom Hearts Missing Link still coming in 2024?
The official Kingdom Hearts X account revealed Kingdom Hearts Missing Link’s release date has been delayed to post-2024.
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link didn’t have an official release date, but the game trailer stated it had a 2024 release window. However, the official Kingdom Hearts X account confirmed the delayed release date. While no new release window has been given, it’s safe to assume the mobile game will likely come out sometime in 2025.
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link’s release was already facing some pushback thanks to various technical issues. The game utilizes a GPS-based action system similar to Niantic’s Pokemon GO. Missing Link lets players use AP to make their character go anywhere in the world, but the energy is limited. Those who can physically go to a place of interest would opt to do so.
Additionally, Tetsuya Nomura, the director of the Kingdom Hearts game series, had previously stated he wanted Missing Link to come out when the weather was “warm.” The game requires players to adventure outdoors. This suggests the plan for Square Enix could be a spring or summer release for the game.
Kingdom Hearts Missing Link isn’t the first mobile game in the series but is different from anything seen before. Nomura stated Missing Link would have features like controller support, a voiced main character, photo mode, and continuous expansion for Scala ad Caelum, the area the game is set in. Whether the delay was for technical or weather-related reasons, the announcement leaves fans in limbo for the time being.
