Kingdom Hearts Nintendo Sales and D23 2026 Announcements
According to consolidated sales data, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for Nintendo DS reached approximately 1,7 milhão de unidades units sold following its 2009 release, while Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for Game Boy Advance moved roughly 1,5 a 1,6 milhão de cópias copies globally after launching in 2004. These figures highlight how portable Nintendo hardware historically supported the Square Enix franchise between mainline console entries.
Sales Performance of Portable Kingdom Hearts Titles
Sales figures across Nintendo platforms demonstrate consistent audience reach for the franchise outside of Sony hardware. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, accumulated about 1,3 milhão de unidades units sold, according to historical tracking data. Meanwhile, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory brought the series to the Nintendo Switch in 2020 as a rhythm-focused experience, generating more modest sales compared to earlier handheld entries.
D23 2026 Updates and Kingdom Hearts IV Release Window
During the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 2026 in Anaheim, organizers confirmed an original Kingdom Hearts anime series in development with Tetsuya Nomura and the Square Enix creative team for Disney+, though specific premiere dates and episode counts remain unannounced. Additionally, Square Enix scheduled Kingdom Hearts IV for a late 2027 release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Benjamin Bratt confirmed at the event that he will reprise his role as Ernesto de la Cruz for the game’s world inspired by the film Coco.
Upcoming Releases and Milestone Revenue
Disney announced a planned October 8, 2026 launch for the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing native versions including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX to the Switch. During the “Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts” panel on August 15, voice actors Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher joined producer Tai Yasue to discuss the 25-year history of the series. Concurrently, Disney reported that the franchise has surpassed US$ 1 bilhão in total retail revenue.
Did you know? Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories introduced a card-based combat system and the character Naminé when it debuted on the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kingdom Hearts IV scheduled to launch?
Kingdom Hearts IV is scheduled for release in late 2027, according to announcements made at D23 2026.
Which platforms will receive the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III]?
The collection launches on October 8, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
How many copies did Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days sell on Nintendo DS?
Consolidated sales data shows that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days sold approximately 1,7 milhão de unidades worldwide.
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