Square Enix has officially pulled the plug on their much-anticipated mobile spin-off of the ARPG franchise, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. After enduring several delays, including the eagerly awaited Android closed beta test, the company has decided to halt development on Missing-Link and redirect their focus to the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV.
Missing-Link was poised to explore a previously untold chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga, integrating GPS technology with ARPG combat. Players were to wield the iconic keyblades in battles against the monstrous Heartless, aiming to save the world from destruction. The unique selling point of Missing-Link was its use of GPS, allowing players to virtually travel to different global locations. However, the exact mechanics of this feature remained unclear, and it may have raised concerns during development.
Square Enix's decision to cancel mobile projects has become a recurring theme, often attributed to the complexity and density of their acclaimed game catalogue. While new mobile releases are well-received in Japan, finding a global audience can be challenging. This issue likely did not apply to Kingdom Hearts, suggesting that the core concept of Missing-Link was difficult to execute, prompting the shift in focus to the mainline series with Kingdom Hearts IV.
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