When does Kingdom Hearts 3 release?

With the month of January comes the question of when Kingdom Hearts 3 will release and on what platforms. Fans of the Kingdom Hearts franchise have been waiting for the next installment in the series for well over a decade, and it’s understandable that they’d be impatient for the game’s release.

Meanwhile, gamers who are interested in seeing what Kingdom Hearts is all about may be curious to check out Kingdom Hearts 3. To help answer questions concerning the release of Kingdom Hearts 3, we’ve put together a quick guide on when Kingdom Hearts 3 is scheduled to release and on what platforms!

When Does Kingdom Hearts 3 Release?

As of right now, Kingdom Hearts 3 has a confirmed release date of January 25, 2019 in Japan and a global release date of January 29. As for what platforms Kingdom Hearts 3 will be available on, you can pick up a copy on either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Sadly, no PC version of Kingdom Hearts 3 has been announced.

If you’re new to the franchise and are wondering whether or not you can jump into Kingdom Hearts 3 without having played any of the other Kingdom Hearts titles, the short answer is yes, you can. Keep in mind that the story behind Kingdom Hearts is broad, complicated, and at times convoluted.

You can try and brush up on the lore prior to the global release of Kingdom Hearts 3 on January 29, but it may be hard to retain the information and translate it over to the story presented in Kingdom Hearts 3. Despite this, if you simply want to get a feel for the unique gameplay and scenery that Kingdom Hearts games offer, there’s no reason not to give Kingdom Hearts 3 a try.

After all, many elements found in previous Kingdom Hearts games are on prominent display in Kingdom Hearts 3. Of course, that’s not to say there are no new features to look forward to in Kingdom Hearts 3. For example, Kingdom Hearts 3 will reportedly be much larger in scale, will offer brand new characters and worlds to explore, as well as new combat abilities.

Overall, we’re excited to jump into Kingdom Hearts 3 when it releases globally on January 29, 2019 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Have you pre-ordered your copy? If so, what are you most looking forward to in Kingdom Hearts 3? Let us know down in the comments below!

For more on Kingdom Hearts 3, be sure to check out some of our previous features including why it’s one of our most anticipated games of 2019, the special Kingdom Hearts 3 edition PS4 Pro that was announced last month, and the news that Kingdom Hearts 3 will take approximately 80 hours to complete.

By reading through this guide, you should now know when Kingdom Hearts 3 is scheduled to release and on what platforms.

Morgan Shaver

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