Kingdom Hearts 4: The "Lost Master Arc" and What's Next
The highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4, unveiled in 2022, initiates the "Lost Master Arc," a storyline described as the culmination of the Kingdom Hearts saga. The initial trailer showcased Sora in the enigmatic Quadratum, a Shibuya-inspired city, setting the stage for this pivotal chapter.
Square Enix's relative silence following the trailer has fueled fan speculation. Intriguing details spotted in the trailer suggest potential inclusions of Star Wars or Marvel worlds, expanding the series' Disney collaborations beyond traditional animated properties.
Adding to the anticipation, Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts co-creator, recently marked the 15th anniversary of Birth By Sleep. His social media post highlighted the game's use of "crossroads" as a recurring thematic element, hinting at its relevance to the "Lost Master Arc" in Kingdom Hearts 4. He teased that this connection would be explored further, promising a story for a future reveal.
Nomura's comments further alluded to the gathering of the Lost Masters at a crossroads in Kingdom Hearts 3's final scenes. The revelation of Xigbar's true identity as Luxu, a long-time observer of the series' events, adds another layer of intrigue. Nomura subtly suggested that the Lost Masters' actions at this juncture involved a trade-off – a loss to gain something – echoing a recurring motif within the Kingdom Hearts narrative.
Nomura's recent statements strongly imply that Kingdom Hearts 4 will unravel the mystery surrounding the Lost Masters' gains and losses during their encounter with Luxu. While much remains unknown, Nomura's comments suggest an imminent update, possibly a new trailer showcasing more gameplay and story details.
