"Kingdom Hearts 3" will likely feature the return of Utada Hikaru, new Disney worlds and more spin-off titles in the "Kingdom Hearts" franchise.
New rumors are making rounds regarding the possible new Disney worlds that are included in "Kingdom Hearts 3", joining the likes of "Hercules", "Tangled" and "Big Hero 6". According to Moviepilot, these worlds are "The Emperor's New Groove", "Wall-E" and "Monsters Inc."
The publication added that Square Enix should also include old Disney worlds from previous titles in "Kingdom Hearts 3" such as "Tarzan", "Aladdin", "Fantasia" and "Peter Pan", while other gaming fans wanted to see "Frozen", "Wreck-it Ralph", "Toy Story" and "Brave" in the sequel.
Voice actor Jim Cummings teased that Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are coming to "Kingdom Hearts 3", thus indicating that "100 Acre Woods" could be the next Disney world added to the game.
Marvel and Star Wars characters and worlds are also teased by Square Enix, however, game director Tetsuya Nomura stated that it will be a difficult process as Disney implemented several strict roles regarding the use of licensed materials.
Nomura added that "Kingdom Hearts 3" could feature three playable characters and battle systems based from previous titles and spin-offs. The sequel will also feature new Heartless monsters, new Nobodies and even returning characters like Marluxia.
In other news, American Japanese singer Utada Hikaru is rumored to return to the music industry this year. Utada was famous for creating OST singles for "Kingdom Hearts" games such as "Simple and Clean" and "Sanctuary". Her comeback in the Spring sparked several fan speculations that she willbe doing a new OST for "Kingdom Hearts 3".
Lastly, Nomura told LA Times that game franchise will not end with "Kingdom Hearts 3" as he explained that Sora and his friends have been fighting one singular enemy, Xenohart throughout the entire decade. Square Enix could be making new title or spin-off games after "Kingdom Hearts 3" very soon as Nomura stated that the discussion to end the series did not cross his mind.
Square Enix has not yet announced an official release date for "Kingdom Hearts 3" as several reports claim that the game could be out this year or sometime in 2017.
"Kingdom Hearts 3" will be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles