Kingdom Hearts IV will mark the start of the 'Lost Master Arc,' dropping protagonist Sora into Quadratum, a sprawling city that looks more like modern Tokyo than the animated worlds of previous entries. Expect fast-paced action combat, parkour movement using the Keyblade, and the usual cross-over appearances from Disney characters.

While early footage leans into a sleeker, more grounded look, the core loop remains a single-player action RPG focused on courage and friendship. As long as your kid can handle real-time hack-and-slash battles against shadow creatures, this entry promises another imaginative ride without the predatory monetization or toxic lobbies of modern online games.