Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link Gets Cancelled!

Square Enix has officially announced the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link, their anticipated mobile game. While this news may come as a shock to some, it's not entirely surprising given Square Enix's history of game cancellations. Development on Missing-Link began back in 2019, and the game underwent several closed beta tests on both Android and iOS platforms. The last update fans received was in November 2024 via a post on X, which hinted at a delay. Participants in the closed beta tests were understandably surprised, as the project seemed to be well into its development phase.

Why Was Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link Cancelled?

The development team cited an inability to envision a sustainable path forward that would meet player expectations in the long term. Missing-Link was intended to be a live-service game, but the team struggled to bring the concept to fruition effectively. The game was designed as a unique GPS-based spinoff, allowing players to explore real-world locations and fight Heartless with their keyblades, set during an untold chapter of the Kingdom Hearts narrative. The innovative use of GPS technology sparked curiosity among fans, but it seems the concept did not translate well in practice. Rather than releasing a subpar product, Square Enix decided to cancel the project and redirect their focus.

For those curious about what Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link was meant to be, you can view a teaser trailer below:

Kingdom Hearts IV Is Still on the Horizon

Despite the cancellation of Missing-Link, fans can take solace in the fact that Kingdom Hearts IV is still in active development. After years without updates, Square Enix provided a small glimpse into the project during the 2022 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event. The team is now fully committed to bringing Kingdom Hearts IV to life, ensuring that the main series continues to thrive.

That concludes our coverage on the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link. Stay tuned for our next news update on Plug In Digital's digital version of the popular board game Abalone.