A petition has rapidly garnered over 500 signatures within just 24 hours, urging Square Enix to reconsider the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link. Initially announced in 2022, this mobile AR game was designed to blend real-world exploration, akin to Pokémon GO, with the beloved Kingdom Hearts universe. Set in Scala ad Caelum, it aimed to unravel events occurring between the conclusion of Union X and the wider narrative threads of the franchise, introducing a fresh cast of characters while building on the established lore.
Fans Advocate for Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Despite Incompletion
Petition Proposes Innovative Release Options
The game had already undergone a stress test in 2023, illustrating that there was a playable version two years ago. This also suggests that Square Enix invested roughly six years of development time and immense resources into creating its world, story, and characters, all of which may end up being shelved indefinitely. “The world and story of Missing Link deserves to be seen,” the petition states, highlighting its importance as a pivotal chapter in the Kingdom Hearts narrative.
“The world and story of Missing Link deserves to be seen.”
The petition appeals to Square Enix not to waste the efforts and creativity that have gone into this project, urging the company to consider alternative formats for releasing Missing Link. Suggestion options include producing cutscenes, creating a cinematic presentation, or reworking the content in some other way that could still resonate with fans.
Concluding with a rallying cry, the petition encourages fellow fans to demonstrate their unity and support by adding their names. As stated, “Let’s show Square Enix and Disney how much this story means to us.” The goal is clear: “Together, we can bring this missing piece back into the Kingdom Hearts universe.”
Square Enix Redirects Focus to Kingdom Hearts 4
Recent Screenshots Emerge from Kingdom Hearts 4
On a brighter note, the cancellation of Missing Link allows Square Enix to concentrate its resources on developing Kingdom Hearts 4. The company has reassured fans about this shift in focus and has even shared new screenshots that hint at the return of iconic characters, including a possible playable Mickey Mouse.
As the petition continues to gain traction, it remains to be seen whether Square Enix will take note of the fans’ outcry. The growing number of signatures suggests a passionate community eager for a glimpse of what Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link could have offered. However, there’s also the possibility that the assets created may be repurposed or integrated into the forthcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 project.
Source: Change.org