There is still some time left before “Kingdom Hearts 3” hits the market, as the game is currently reported to come out in early 2018. And while information about it has been a bit scarce lately, we’ve just seen a major rumor that could potentially be a huge revelation for the game. More specifically, it’s possible that details about the plot just got leaked.
A screenshot allegedly from the game showed the protagonist, Sora, as a more mature version of himself. This alone could identify some potential changes in the storyline, according to players and critics, as not many are used to seeing anything other than the child-like character from the previous games.
The fight between good and evil – light and darkness in this case – is going to have a much more central place in the plot this time, and it’s implied that Sora will now have a more profound realization of his exact place in the grand scheme of things.
In fact, it sounds like “Kingdom Hearts 3” is going to pay a lot more attention on the finer details of its plot, and the game is likely going to portray a darker, more dramatic version of its world. Hopefully this will be received well by players, as it’s not a small change to introduce to the formula of the game.
But thinking about it, the developers could have actually intended those changes to align with the changing attitude of their audience. Players who originally enjoyed “Kingdom Hearts” and its sequel will have grown up by now, and they will probably expect a slightly different approach to storytelling.
On the other hand, the industry itself has changed significantly, and players have come to have different expectations from the games they buy. This could all be the reason why we’re seeing these changes in the design of “Kingdom Hearts 3”.
But then, it’s also important to remember that what we know in this regard is mostly in the form of leaks, and players should take everything they’ve heard so far with a grain of salt. Until we’ve seen an official reveal that goes in detail about these aspects of the game, we wouldn’t put too much trust in these claims.
It’s not like “Kingdom Hearts 3” has had any shortage of rumors about it recently, and the game has actually been the subject of a lot of speculation from all over the industry. Many people have their eyes firmly fixed on it, not only gamers but plenty of critics as well, and it will be very interesting to see how its release pans out and whether it manages to live up to the expectations everyone has for it right now.
Meanwhile, we’ve been hearing some additional details about the other franchises that could be featured in the new game. “Kingdom Hearts” has the unique twist of incorporating multiple different prominent franchises in its design, and there are various leaks pointing out what the next additions might be.
It looks like “Star Wars” is around the top of players’ wishlist right now, but there are several other franchises that have been brought up several times as well. And while some players are apparently worried that the game might be getting a little too overcrowded in this regard, we can’t know for sure until we’ve seen the final product. It doesn’t help that Square Enix are being so secretive about it, but we can also understand the studio’s stance.