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Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link cancelled, but there’s a silver lining for fans

Square Enix cancelled Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link, a mobile GPS-based spin-off, on May 13, 2025, after delays and development since 2019.
The cancellation followed multiple delays and beta tests, as Square Enix found it difficult to sustain a live-service experience satisfying players long-term.
Missing-Link was set between Kingdom Hearts Union Cross and Dark Road and intended to connect with Kingdom Hearts 4, which remains in active development.
Square Enix explained that despite their efforts to develop and refine the game, they concluded it would be challenging to maintain a service that meets player expectations over an extended duration, which resulted in the project's cancellation.
The series will continue with Kingdom Hearts 4 still underway but without a release date, while Square Enix shifts focus to select high-quality projects amid broader restructuring.

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