Square Enix has officially cancelled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, their planned mobile RPG spin-off. The GPS-based ARPG would have explored a previously unseen era in the series' timeline, but development has shifted entirely to focus on Kingdom Hearts IV instead. This cancellation follows multiple delays, including postponement of the Android closed beta test.
The ambitious game promised to blend ARPG combat with GPS functionality, letting players wield keyblades against Heartless enemies while incorporating real-world locations. Though the exact implementation remained unclear, the unique global travel concept may have presented development challenges that ultimately led to its cancellation.
Shifting Priorities
Square Enix's pattern of cancelling mobile projects continues with Missing-Link, though this decision appears more strategic than most. Despite the established Kingdom Hearts fanbase worldwide, the development team chose to concentrate resources on the next mainline console entry rather than splitting focus.
While Japanese audiences often embrace new mobile RPGs, Square Enix likely determined Missing-Link's ambitious ARPG/GPS hybrid concept proved too difficult to execute properly. For now, players seeking a mobile RPG fix can explore our curated list of the 25 best RPGs available on iOS and Android, featuring diverse fantasy worlds ranging from whimsical to dark.
