Kingdom Hearts 4, directed by Tetsuya Nomura, aims to conclude the series with new writers and a reset narrative.

Tetsuya Nomura, the director of Kingdom Hearts, announced that Kingdom Hearts 4 will serve as a narrative reset for the franchise, aiming to conclude the overarching story after 22 years. Designed to be accessible for newcomers, the game will feature new writers and a revised logo. While it continues the series' themes, it will also address longstanding questions. Development is underway, and Nomura hints at retiring after completing this story arc.