During the 2016 PlayStation Press Conference in Japan earlier today, updates were given on a number of titles. This included Final Fantasy XV, as well as the new PS4 System Software Update. For dedicated Kingdom Hearts fans however, it was announced that the prequel to Kingdom Hearts 3 would be delayed until at least January 12, 2017 in Japan, and January 24, 2017 in North American markets. In E3 2016, Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (KH2.8) was originally set for a December 2016 release.
While slipping release dates are not uncommon in gaming production, hardcore fans of the series may worry that this delay will further push the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 3 down the line. However, the launch of the prequel will hopefully give fans something engaging to tide them over until Kingdom Hearts 3 is released. A new trailer for KH2.8 was launched alongside the announcement, featuring stunning graphical updates to the engine as well as an overview of what’s to come. KH2.8 itself is built from the KH3 engine and will include a new storyline to set the stage for KH3‘s events. The title also includes a remaster of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, as well as a new side-quest story, Kingdom Hearts Chi: Back Cover.
Unfortunately, Kingdom Hearts fans will have to wait until later this year for further information about Kingdom Hearts 3.
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