Funnily enough I was only a few hours discussing Kingdom Hearts 3D and the inevitable fact we would be seeing an international release of this game, but I am happy to report that Square Enix have announced their intention of releasing the next installment in the Kingdom Hearts franchise – Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance to North American and PAL (European and I assume Australian) audiences next year.
Tetsuya Nomura, director of the game had this to say in regards to the new release:
With the tenth anniversary of the series on the horizon, the current KINDGOM HEARTS saga is approaching its climactic conclusion. The story of this game will serve as the opening chapter of the final conflict, and, as always, will be full of surprises. In order to best implement this element of surprise and discover new realms of possibility, we have chosen Nintendo 3DS as our platform. With its revolutionary new game system, this title will not only be a bold, exhilarating tale of adventure, but also a first look into the future form of the KINGDOM HEARTS series.
Story
King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.
Features
- Dual protagonists – Play as the two most popular characters of the franchise, Sora and Riku.
- Free-flow” action – Enjoy fast and effortless movements while interacting with the environment and performing acrobatic attacks.
Brand-new creatures –Dream Eaters inhabit the Sleeping Worlds, and are split into two categories: Spirits and Nightmares. Recruit over 50 different types of Spirits as allies to fight alongside Sora and Riku. - New Disney worlds –Beloved Disney worlds and characters, such as La Cité des Cloches (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), make their series debut.
- Story progression – With updated looks for Sora and Riku, and the impending conflict made clear, this title is a big step forward in the series.
Unfortunately, only the announcement and a tentative release date of sometime in 2012 were made available at the time of this post. I will of course bring you more information on the game as it is made available.
Related posts:
- 8 Minutes of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance from Jump Festa
- Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance with Famitsu
- Screenshots of Prankster’s Paradise and La Cite des Cloches in Kingdom Hearts 3D
- Kingdom Hearts 3D To Have The World Ends with You Crossovers
- Can You Name the Character-Inclusion that this New Kingdom Hearts Trailer is Showcasing by the Music?
