A new generation, a new one Kingdom Hearts. This will also show up in terms of quality, which Square Enix expects to be at a significantly higher level.
Like many other projects these days, Square Enix Studios will make increased use of Unreal Engine 5, which has recently become available to all developers. Kingdom Hearts 4 is just one of them.
Opposite of Famitsu the publisher now explained that Kingdom Hearts 4 is still at the beginning of development, in which the Unreal Engine 4 is still used. Later you will switch to the Unreal Engine 5, which brings significant advantages.
The first trailer shown is therefore also based on Unreal Engine 4 and in no way represents the final game, as one comments:
“The full game will be made with Unreal Engine 5, and the quality of the lighting and details will be several notches higher.“
Famitsu
Just one of many projects
Next Kingdom Hearts 4 Square Enix is also developing Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatewhich also uses Unreal Engine 5, as does the new one Tomb Raidergame at Crystal Dynamics. Already here you are incredibly impressed on the performance of the engine:
“Crystal Dynamics is incredibly excited about the future of Unreal and how it will help us take our storytelling to the next level. That’s why we’re proud to announce that our next #tombraider game will be powered by Unreal Engine 5! Our goal is how to push the boundaries of fidelity to deliver the highest quality and cinematic adventure that fans of Tomb Raider and our games at Crystal Dynamics deserve.”
Square Enix
When Kingdom Hearts 4 will appear is currently still completely open. In view of the current development status, however, you should not expect a release before 2024.
