History VideoGame / KingdomHeartsMissingLink

''Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link'' is an upcoming mobile RPG and the 14th game in the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' series from Creator/{{Disney}} and Creator/SquareEnix. It was [[https://youtu.be/Amk-jeSIrlQ announced]] as part of the series’ 20th anniversary MilestoneCelebration with ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIV''.

A closed beta test ran exclusively on [=iOS=] phones in Japan from January 13-18, 2023, with the full game releasing internationally in 2024.

Unlike previous mobile outings in the series, ''Missing-Link'' is an all-new experience, with full 3D graphics similar to the main series. The game is described as a “GPS-Based RPG”, where players engage in combat on the “Astral Plane” - an environment based upon real world maps and locations, utilizing figurines of assorted Disney characters to battle enemies. Story-wise , the plot will revolve around Scala ad Caelum, the nexus city introduced in the climax of ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'', as it bridges the gap between ''[[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX Union χ]]'' and ''Dark Road''. PlYers control a new keybearer as they find themselves thrust into a mysterious conflict between various “societies” in the city while also traveling to the Astral Plane to do battle with Heartless.

Unlike previous mobile outings in the series, ''Missing-Link'' is an all-new experience, with full 3D graphics and combat similar to the main series. Storywise, the plot will revolve around Scala ad Caelum, the nexus city introduced in the climax of ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII'', as it bridges the gap between ''[[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsX Union χ]]'' and ''Dark Road''.

* ArtShift: The trailer presents this game as a sequel to ''Union χ'', but unlike the latter’s 2D design, this will be presented in 3D.

A closed beta test ran exclusively on [=iOS=] phones in Japan from January 13-18, 2023, with the full game releasing internationally sometime after that.

A closed beta test is ran exclusively on [=iOS=] phones in Japan from January 13-18, 2023, with the full game releasing internationally sometime after that.

A closed beta test is planned to run exclusively on [=iOS=] phones in Japan from January 13-18, 2023, with the full game releasing internationally sometime after that.

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A closed beta test is planned to run exclusively in [=iOS=] phones in Japan from January 13-18, 2023, with the full game releasing internationally sometime after that.

A closed beta test is planned for Fall 2022.

''Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link'' is an upcoming mobile RPG and the 15th entry in the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' series from Creator/{{Disney}} and Creator/SquareEnix. It was [[https://youtu.be/Amk-jeSIrlQ announced]] as part of the series’ 20th anniversary MilestoneCelebration with ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIV''.

''Scala ad Caelum''

* CoOpMultiplayer: One of the scenes in the trailer is of multiple player characters teaming up to fight a Darkside; later interviews have confirmed that the game supports up to six players.

* CoOpMultiplayer: One of the scenes in the trailer is of multiple player characters teaming up to fight a Darkside.

* AugmentedReality: A [[https://s.famitsu.com/news/202204/14257987.html Famitsu article]] and the reveal trailer indicate that the player will be able to traverse a simplified version of the real world. Players can use points to teleport around the world and navigate using their avatar, but in absence of points, the player can physically walk around in real life to explore in-game, a la ''VideoGame/PokemonGO''.

* AugmentedReality: A [[https://s.famitsu.com/news/202204/14257987.html Famitsu article]] and the reveal trailer indicate that the player will be able to traverse a simplified version of the real world. Players can use points to teleport around the world and navigate using their avatar, but in absence of points, the player can physically walk around in real life to explore in-game, a la ''VideoGame/PokemomGO''.

* AugmentedReality: A [[https://s.famitsu.com/news/202204/14257987.html Famitsu article]] and the reveal trailer indicate that the player will be able to traverse a simplified version of the real world. Players can use points to teleport around the world and navigate using their avatar, but in absence of points, the player can physically walk around in real life to explore in-game, a la ''VideoGame/PokemomGo''.

* AugmentedReality: A [[https://dengekionline.com/articles/127523/ Dengeki Online article]] and the official trailer indicate that the game includes real-world exploration as a game mechanic, a la ''VideoGame/PokemonGO''.

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->Light and darkness brought about the beginning and hearts nurtured it.\\
Life was passed down time and time again, until the land was filled with thriving people.\\
This is a city of light and darkness, dreams and distortion, the remembered and the forgotten-\\
Scala ad Caelum