Kingdom Hearts 4 will take Sora to Pixar’s Coco, launching on PS5 in late 2027, as confirmed by Square Enix and Disney in a new D23 trailer. The action RPG sends Sora into the Land of the Dead alongside Miguel and his family.
The confirmation comes via the new D23 showcase trailer, with Push Square noting that the footage concludes with the late-2027 release window. This trailer offers the clearest look at the next mainline adventure yet, and Coco feels like a natural fit for the series’ heartfelt fantasy.
The Land of the Dead Brings a New Kind of Disney World
The trailer mixes cutscenes with gameplay, showcasing Sora navigating Coco’s vibrant afterlife setting while teaming up with Miguel. This world features an instantly recognizable visual style, including towering city streets, warm lantern light, and skeletal citizens, all intertwined with the emotional themes of family memory. Kingdom Hearts has always thrived when a Disney setting offers depth, and Coco provides a rich narrative that could resonate with players.
Familiar characters also appear in the footage, including Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, maintaining the core party as Kingdom Hearts 4 expands its Disney lineup. While the trailer does not reveal the game’s broader progression or combat systems, it establishes that this is a significant new destination for Sora, rather than just a cameo or cinematic nod.
Why Coco is More Than Another Guest World
Coco introduces an emotional theme for Kingdom Hearts 4 to explore. Its world centers on remembrance, ancestry, music, and the delicate bond between the living and the dead—concepts that align with the series’ longstanding focus on friendship and memory. For players, the excitement lies not just in encountering another Disney property, but in discovering how Sora’s journey can make Miguel’s world integral to the larger narrative.
Are you excited to explore the Land of the Dead with Miguel, or were you hoping for a different Disney world in Kingdom Hearts 4? Share your thoughts in the comments!
