Square Enix has officially announced the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, its GPS-based action RPG originally planned for iOS and Android. First announced in April 2022, the game underwent a closed prototype test in January 2023. Originally slated for a 2024 launch, the game was delayed indefinitely in November last year.
An important announcement regarding KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link. pic.twitter.com/pXL2ULBV8k
— Official KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link (@KHMLink_NA) May 14, 2025
In a statement released by the development team and shared by Gematsu on May 14, Square Enix expressed regret over the decision, offering apologies to fans who had been anticipating the game’s release. “Although we worked hard on developing and adjusting the game… we determined that it would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time,” the company stated.
The developers also extended thanks to players who participated in the closed beta testing phases and supported the project during its early stages. The cancellation comes despite extensive development efforts aimed at creating a mobile experience tailored for long-term player engagement.
Despite the setback, Square Enix reaffirmed its commitment to the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Development on Kingdom Hearts IV remains ongoing. The company assured fans that the series remains a priority, stating, “We are hard at work on Kingdom Hearts IV, and hope you’ll continue to support the series as you keep an eye out for further updates.”
No new details or release timeline have been shared for Kingdom Hearts IV at this time.
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