Square Enix has officially pulled the plug on the much-anticipated mobile spin-off of their beloved ARPG franchise, Kingdom Hearts, titled Missing-Link. Despite high hopes and several delays, including the postponement of its Android closed beta test, the company has decided to halt the project's development and shift their focus entirely to the eagerly awaited Kingdom Hearts IV.
Missing-Link was poised to explore a previously untold chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga, incorporating innovative GPS technology alongside traditional ARPG combat. Players were expected to battle the menacing Heartless using the iconic keyblades, with the game's unique selling point being its GPS feature. Although the exact functionality of this feature remained unclear, it was intended to allow players to engage with different global locations remotely. The complexity of this mechanic may have contributed to the decision to cancel the project.
Square Enix's history of cancelling mobile projects has become somewhat of a running joke in the gaming community. Their extensive catalog, while critically acclaimed, can be overwhelming for new players. While new mobile releases are well-received in Japan, finding an international audience can be challenging. This difficulty, combined with the intricacies of Missing-Link's core concept, likely led to the decision to redirect resources to the mainline series, Kingdom Hearts IV.
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