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E3 2018: Kingdom Hearts 3 Release Date Set For Early 2019

Sora, Donal, Goofy and the game arrive on PS4 and Xbox One on January 29, 2019.

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After years of anticipation, Kingdom Hearts III has now been given a firm release date. As the conclusion to the core trilogy of games, focusing on Sora, Donald, and Goofy's adventures through Disney-themed worlds, the third game looks to expand its scope even further while still showing that its still got charm and plenty of heart. Coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Kingdom Hearts III will arrive on January 29, 2019. Following the date's announcement, we also got a new trailer (above) during Microsoft's E3 press conference.

This news came rather suddenly, with the official Kingdom Hearts III Twitter page unceremoniously revealing the release info on the (unofficial) first day of E3. While it's been in development for years, series creator Tetsuya Nomura previously stated at last year's D23 event that the release was planned for 2018. During a Kingdom Hearts III fan event in May, he also revealed that the final release date for the game would be unveiled soon.

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Last month, we had some hands-on time with the game, and we were pleasantly surprised at how much the game's style and tone has held over the years. While fans can still expect to explore worlds themed after many classic Disney animated films, Pixar is now set to make its debut with the Kingdom Hearts series. As of now, the confirmed Disney worlds in Kingdom Hearts III are Tangled, Big Hero Six, Hercules, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc.

For more info on Kingdom Hearts III and other Square Enix titles during E3 2018, be sure to keep up with us we publish more content from the gaming world's biggest event. The game will likely feature in Square Enix's press conference, which is scheduled to be held on June 11.

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Of course. And who's Donal? Is he a new character?

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It will sell very well regardless of date, but that is a good release date. Most people will just preorder it/have it be a Christmas gift. It's looking like 2019 is the year for a lot of the games we've been waiting for guys. 2018 should still have a few more gems though..We're only half-way done.

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Jesus, it's about time.

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That's just a tentative date isn't it?

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For disappointing indeed with no explanation for the delay. We deserve something b/c we are still waiting and waiting and now next year. December or November are good months to launch it. Been waiting for my entire life. This hurts man.

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@shamatuu257: i don't mind the delay. i rather have a good finished product.

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Awesome, can't wait. I am going to pick up day one for Xbox one!

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So much for a 2018 release. I just want to finish this story arc and be done with it.

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Finally, I am looking forward to the release!

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I still think this game should not be on xbox one there is no legacy games on xbox one but there is with Nintendo , this should be strictly ps4 and switch. why aren't square enix sorting this out?

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@rarerichzz: because for one square left nintendo in 1996 in favor of sony. after that split they had a rocky to non existent relationship. don't know if both parties gotten over that but that is the major reason why we haven't seen a mainstream final fantasy game on a main nintendo console since ff6

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@rarerichzz: Or it should be on Xbox and they should also release the collection of previous games for Xbox. I also hope it comes out for Switch because I'm not an asshole and I don't think third party games should skip systems whenever possible.

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@Chyld989: yes i agree but square hasn't released a mainstream final fantasy game on nintendo since final fantasy 6, so i highly doubt they would actually change there mind now.

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Oh nice!

Now let's talk collectors editions and novelty items!

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@RicanV: yup

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it will sell much better in january. for a game that has been in development for 5+ years, does it really matter at this point? keep in mind that dragon quest xi is releasing in september and s-e would want to leave a sizeable gap between releases as to not hurt the sales potential of either title (there is competitive overlap).

i am being very cautious with kh3... i think there will be some major dlc that rears its ugly head down the line -- possibly a new world or two and lots of additional story content. better off waiting for the complete edition in the fall of 2019 in my opinion. considering how s-e has handled ffxv, we may not get the full, self contained story in the base release of kh3. in fact, i would be shocked if we did.

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Boiled down : “well, we pretty much copied the other guys to make more money since we’ve been dropping turds for the last 5 years.

Same thing with minorities and women...sure we know they are grossly over represented because none of them were actually ever enlisted or served on the frontlines but again...it’s about making money and looking like the good guys. So f*** history and f*** you.”

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@lithus: 1) You're in the wrong article. 2) You're everything that's wrong with society.

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@lithus: I think you are in the wrong article.

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that date doesn't sound right, it will be delayed to April or May , probably

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The beginning of 2019 is going to be jam packed with big name games. Days Gone, Anthem, and now this? E3 isn't even over yet, either.

-STARTING 2019 OFF WITH A BANG NINJA APPROVED-

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@videogameninja: it is likely that devil may cry 5 or resident evil 2 remake will follow the trend. expect one of those games to release in january as well.

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I told my grandchildren about how I played the first Kingdom Hearts at their age. Gee whiz.

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@timthegem: Literally played the first Kingdom Hearts when I was fifteen. Now I'll get to watch my 8 year old son play Kingdom Hearts 3. . . Weird

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@hamuraidelight: atleeast you did not have to wait duke nukem years

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It won't stick to 1/29/19. Nomura will push the date again.

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@GalvatronType_R: Yeah, thats not a good release date. They need to space it out a few months from the holiday season. Its unlikely that they would be able to move it up to get into the holiday season.

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Looking forward to this day 1 for me . It give me time to play KH collections.

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My kids are so excited!

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Great news! We should all be excited by release dates. Can't wait to play this game early next year!

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@secondquest: Release dates are NEVER accurate. It’s not coming out that day. It will be delayed a couple months.

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@frosty988: I mean, release dates are usually accurate, because most games eventually release. I'm not saying it won't get delayed again, but to say "release dates are NEVER accurate" is just ignorant.

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@Chyld989: To say release dates are never accurate is actually an accurate observation. You’re taking this far too literally when you say release dates are accurate, because games usually release. I mean that release dates are never accurate when they come from this far back. The updated release dates are accurate when they finally decide on a new date, usually no more than a month or two away. There’s nothing ignorant about my statement. That didn’t even make sense. So, to clarify, this will get pushed back again, and they will set a date about a month or so away from this current release date, because yes, that is what always happens.

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Awesome! That’s really not that far away now.

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@Archangel3371: It’s gonna get delayed a couple months. There’s no way they’re hitting that release date.

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wait, xbox one ? so there is hope it comes to pc !!

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@razor_rj: Lol. No there isn’t.

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Shenmue 3 releases sooner than this game.

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@dorog1995: when Shenmue 3 out I heard got delayed until next year?.

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@playstationzone: you are right shenmue 3 is delayed until sometime 2019

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I'll believe it when an actual consumer or myself has the disc in their hands.

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Can't wait for Donal.

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What not coming out this year . No shock there anyway be getting this end of jan that 2 weeks after my birthday.

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@playstationzone: It’s not getting released that day either. You know it’s gonna get delayed a couple months. Every big game gets delayed. Release dates are pointless.

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Square: January 29 2019 release

Me: i'll take that as a late 2025 release

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