It seems like the Kingdom Hearts franchise has covered everything a fan of the Mouse could want. With the brand-new Kingdom Hearts 3 diving into the realms of Pixar, Sora and company have visited all the locales you’d expect from a Disney nostalgia trip. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t further worlds to conquer. Between acquisitions and more obscure corners of their history, there are plenty of places that could house a level in Square’s venerable RPG franchise.
In this list, we wanted to hit every corner of Disney: the theme parks, untouched animated films, even their live action history. Some may take some introduction to the younger fans, but Disney should see this franchise as an exploration of their history. Just as Smash Bros. covers all of Nintendo’s back catalog, Kingdom Hearts has always had that same potential. They just need to unlock it with the Keyblade that represents untapped potential. Just go through the lore, I’m sure we’ll find something like that.
Jokes aside, there’s no reason to see Hercules show up again when there are so many other signature characters to choose from, especially since Hercules wasn’t even that good of a film. Still, it seems inevitable that we’ll see the Olympus Coliseum show up for one reason or another. Before we head to Olympus once again, here’s a collection of 10 potential new locales for the next great sequel in the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
Some choices are more obvious than others. Disney has brought in both Marvel and Star Wars in the years since the last proper sequel. It only makes sense that they’d make a big splash in the next game in the series. Would we have to wait another decade for a possible Kingdom Hearts 4? Or will Square surprise us with spin-offs based on these huge properties? Only time will tell.
Kingdom Hearts Worlds We Want to See
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Kingdom Hearts Worlds We Want to See
With Kingdom Hearts 3 about to finally arrive, it seems like every corner of the Disney universe has been covered. Amazingly, this is not true. Considering that we're probably going to get at least two spinoff games before the next numbered entry in the series, here are a few new worlds to include in Kingdom Hearts next. -
Duckburg
Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg, which makes it a perfect setting for a new adventure. Scrooge and his young grandnephews just got a new lease on life on Disney XD, so including a fight against the Beagle Boys or Flintheart Glomgold feels like a slam dunk. Bonus points if Scrooge pogos enemies. -
Galaxy's Edge
It's not a matter of if but when Star Wars will come to Kingdom Hearts, but why go for the obvious? Instead of just having Sora team up with Luke against Vader, why not do what the theme parks are doing and explore a different side of the galaxy? -
Kingdom of the Sun
While Emperor's New Groove is still the funniest member of the animated Disney canon, there's plenty for Square to mine here besides a sense of humor. A trip through Yzma's secret lab (complete with flume ride) and some transformation powers could slot right into the next series entry. -
Litwak's Arcade
Here's where you can get fun. Including the arcade from Wreck it Ralph could let Square jump through a bunch of classic gaming tributes. Whether they use their own franchises or reach out to Namco and WB, It'd be amazing to see non-Disney video game characters in this crazy mashup. -
Marvel's New York
Marvel inclusion is just as inevitable as Star Wars, so why mess around? No location is as central to the Marvel Universe as New York, and you'd be able to include any superhero you want. Having Super Donald right next to The Avengers is a visual that could carry a sequel all on its own. -
Medfield College
A Disney deep cut, but one that's storied in their movie history. Medfield College is the home to Disney's first cinematic universe, starting with The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. It's certainly a unique world, but the science of 1970s Disney films works pretty much just the same as magic. -
RLS Legacy
Since they can't do yet another Pirates of the Caribbean level, why not go to Disney's other swashbuckling property? The world of Treasure Island is full of potential, with colorful characters and unique technology. There's a chance that you could even tell this story better than the original movie did. -
The Haunted Mansion
The Disney theme parks are full of lore just waiting for exploitation, and right on the top of that list is The Haunted Mansion. Designers could delve into Madame Leota, the haunting bride in the attic or the Hatbox Ghost. Just don't bring up Eddie Murphy at all and we're golden. -
The Muppet Theatre
Puppet Sora and a stage that could be filled with any number of sets. The world of the Muppets is another blank slate that offers plenty of stylistic opportunities for Square to take advantage of. Even just a summon of Gonzo shooting himself out of a cannon would be much appreciated. -
Trinity Church
This is how we get Nicolas Cage into Kingdom Hearts. Trinity Church is the hidden wooden stronghold of the Freemasons that Benjamin Gates discovers in the finale of National Treasure. Imagine Heartless with muskets and a golden treasure room locked behind a series of puzzles. It's out there, but it could work!
