'Kingdom Hearts 3' Gameplay Details: First Look at new 'Power Form,' Enemies and Setting

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(Photo : Facebook/Kingdom Hearts) "Kingdom Hearts 3" release date announcement is unlikely happening at E3 next week.

The latest official revelation for "Kingdom Hearts 3" comes from game director Tetsuya Nomura, who teased about enthralling gameplay details like the power form, new set of enemies, and setting that fans will see next in the game.  

Now that "Kingdom Hearts 2.8" Chapter Prologue has been released, Square Enix may already be putting their full attention on "Kingdom Hearts 3." It appears that the development of the third title is well underway asNomura presented a fresh screenshot at MAGIC 2017 for fans to feast their eyes on. He also revealed additional gameplay details.

So, far, these are some of the confirmed features of the upcoming entry to the franchise. This involves information about Sora's key blade transformation, new foes to battle with and the game's settings.

'Kingdom Hearts 3' Power Form 

The new screenshot, which was first shown at the Monaco Anime Game International Conferences 2017 revealed what's known as Power Form. This is a new feature of Sora's key blade, which gives it the ability to morph or alter its shape into various things, Nomura said

New Setting and New Enemies to Battle

Gematsu reported that besides the new Power Form, fans were also treated to a new setting and new enemies to fight in "Kingdom Hearts 3." The image further showed the battle set in Thebes. For Disney fans, this is known from the "Hercules" movie. It also revealed Sora fighting a new enemy called Heartless. 

Fans can look at the never-before-seen screenshot once again from Sora's next adventure below. According to Nomura, it is a first time the development team has showcased an image from "Kingdome Hearts 3."

(Photo : Twitter/Kingdom Hearts) New screenshot released for "Kingdom Hearts 3" at MAGIC 2017.
One major question remains in limbo and unanswered at this point. When will "Kingdom Hearts 3" be released? Will it be in late 2017 or will it be delayed to 2018?
So far, Square Enix continues to stay mum on when the game will come out, and gamers hold on to their hopes to see the game launched this year. Fingers crossed.