A rumor suggests that Square Enix may be planning its own showcase event in February, potentially revealing updates about highly anticipated titles like Kingdom Hearts IV and Dragon Quest XII. This follows Square Enix's absence from major events like The Game Awards 2024.
The Rumored February Event
The rumor comes from the YouTuber TheGamersJoint, who cited an anonymous source. According to the rumor, Square Enix is planning its own event in February to share its roadmap for 2025. The last time Square Enix held a similar event was back in 2021 during E3. The YouTuber suggests that Square Enix might be bringing back the "Square Enix Presents" format.
"Recently, I have actually heard a little tidbit of information... they are planning to start doing their own showcases, with one happening in February." - TheGamersJoint
Kingdom Hearts IV and Dragon Quest XII Updates
Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about Kingdom Hearts IV since it was announced in April 2022. Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, revealed in early 2020, is also overdue for an update. Both titles are being developed using Unreal Engine 5. Here's what we know about Kingdom Hearts IV from the original announcement:
- Powered by Unreal Engine 5
- A limited number of playable worlds
- Keyblade can transform into a grappling hook
- New 'scrap and build' gameplay mechanics
- Exploration of Sora's daily life
A past rumor suggested that the final version of Kingdom Hearts IV might look different from the reveal trailer, include some sort of online functionality, and possibly be ported to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Whether through the rumored February event or later in 2025, fans can expect to hear more from Square Enix about these and other upcoming titles. Stay tuned for more news and rumors.
