
One of gaming’s most anticipated sequels, Kingdom Hearts 3 is one that fans of the series have been dying to hear about. Lucky for them in the new Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Ultimania (a huge encyclopedia about the game) there just so happens to be an interview with Kingdom Hearts mastermind, Tetsuya Nomura, where he reveals that not only is Kingdom Hearts 3 in development, but also two more KH titles as well.
“About the next title, Kingdom Hearts 3 depends on Final Fantasy XIII Versus, but development of the next title is already underway. There are two titles other than Kingdom Hearts 3 in conception, and I think I’ll release one within this year.”
“As from next year, I want to put out a title with multiple main characters.”
“The series won’t end in Kingdom Hearts 3, more like the conclusion of the Xehanort saga.”
“It’s not the case that when Sora’s story is over another hero’s story will begin; Sora will be the hero until the end.”
Tetsuya Nomura - Kingdom Hearts Creator, Designer, Writer
As a Kingdom Hearts fan I’m not into the idea of the series not ending after what we thought would be the final game in the “trilogy”. And it’s even sadder to think that Sora will be the main hero through out any future KH games as well. I am happy to know that the Xehanort saga will finally be resolved - taking a total of 6 games - but I was hoping we’d get to see a much more expanded universe away from the cast we’ve grown accustomed to seeing.
[Ultimania interview translation by HeartStation.org]