The newest issue of Famitsu features a new interview with Tetsuya Nomura, who makes a surprise announcement concerning the upcoming title Kingdom Hearts III. The translated interview can be read below, thanks to SQEX.INFO.

 

 

Today we’re speaking with Kingdom Hearts series creator Tetsuya Nomura about Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV, which will both be releasing for Playstation 4 and Xbox One.

 

-First off, I’d like to ask about the progress of FF15. Will the progress of the title be slowed down at all by the departure of Yoshinori Kitase?

 

Nomura: Thankfully, no. Kitase has been a great help up to this point in the project, but we will manage without him, and will still have a great product to show for it. Plus, he has some great plans for a new title, so please be excited for that. I know I’m excited for it. [laughs]

 

-And concerning the other title that you’re currently directing, Kingdom Hearts III- I understand you have an announcement for us?

 

Nomura: Yes, I do. We at Square Enix have seen a great deal of excitement for Kingdom Hearts III, and have also made note of the enthusiasm of the fans that hoped for a version of the game for the Wii U. Because of this, it is my greatest pleasure to announce that Kingdom Hearts III will be made available for the Wii U. As an added bonus, the Wii U version will include an exclusive HD remaster of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, which will be developed by one of our smaller teams with Tai Yasue at the helm.

 

-This truly is exciting news! However, I’d like to ask- will the Wii U version of Kingdom Hearts III compromise the quality of the game, due to the lower capabilities of the system?

 

Nomura: Absolutely not. We are working hard to make the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game as high quality as possible, and we are also working to make the Wii U version as close to those versions as possible. There may be minor graphical differences, but those will be negligible. And we hope to make up for these with the inclusion of Kingdom Hearts 3D.

 

-Will the development of Kingdom Hearts 3D HD interfere with the development of KHIII?

 

Nomura: Not at all. We have one of our smaller teams working on remastering it, and this will have no effect on the development of Kingdom Hearts III.

 

-This is all very exciting news. This has probably been a stressful time for you, though.

 

Nomura: Well… yes. [laughs] But it’s been enjoyable as well, and working with the development teams is truly amazing. They work hard, and they are excited to show the world their handiwork.

 

-I have no doubt that your work will not go unappreciated. Also, do you have any news concerning Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX?

 

Nomura: What, that’s not enough news for one day? [laughs] We have made plans concerning when new information will be released, and I assure you it will be soon. Please look forward to it.

 

-Trust me, we will. Before we finish, is there anything you’d like to say to the fans?

 

Nomura: We fully intend on bringing the fans the highest quality titles possible over the next few years. I know the wait has been long, but the teams at Square are working hard to make sure that we have something amazing to show for it. Please look forward to that. 

 

http://kotaku.com/kh3-anounced-for-wiiu

 

I can't believe they are actually gonna do it. I may just need to pick kh3 up on both ps4 and wii u now. 

 

It seems it was taken down for some reason. : But I did manage to go back on the browser and get a screenshot!

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y410/xaonschock/kh3wiiu_zpse06d85fc.png

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Squirting Demyx

They just got enough money to twist back their words just like every single third party out there

 

Shower them with money,now the impossible is possible even though months ago they said they can't do it

uuggghhhh...man, why can't they make the 3d hd cutscenes for everyone.

I'm sorry,but how Mario games are recycled??Have you even seen or played Super Mario 3D World??

 

I won't got into such discussion because you'll accuse me of being a fanboy just because I don't share your opinion.

No, not at all my good sir. I like to see other people's opinions, it makes me reflect on my own ones. ( I respect your opinion, and always will, despite the different mine is ).

 

Yes, I've seen Super Mario 3D World.

uuggghhhh...man, why can't they make the 3d hd cutscenes for everyone.

 

If you read it, it doesn't sound like it would be the cutscenes. It sounds like the entire game would be remastered in HD. Which would make sense considering the Wii U is just like a giant 3DS.

No, not at all my good sir. I like to see other people's opinions, it makes me reflect on my own ones. ( I respect your opinion, and always will, despite the different mine is ).

 

Yes, I've seen Super Mario 3D World.

I won't say it because you'll keep saying that game is recycled and you'll say that I'm a Nintendo fanboy

 

I had those discussion with console wars elitists on youtube and I won't fall for it again.

I won't say it because you'll keep saying that game is recycled and you'll say that I'm a Nintendo fanboy

 

I had those discussion with console wars elitists on youtube and I won't fall for it again.

 

Calm down man. No need to compare him to other people on the internet. He said he respects your opinion, so leave it at that. This thread isn't about that anyway.

I won't say it because you'll keep saying that game is recycled and you'll say that I'm a Nintendo fanboy

 

I had those discussion with console wars elitists on youtube and I won't fall for it again.

I think they are until now, but you've already proven me otherwise on Kingdom Hearts III actually being able to be released on Wii U, so.

Does anyone else see how fake this is?!

Does anyone else see how fake this is?!

It isn't fake. -__-

fake 100% be cause firetruck the Wii U lol

Does anyone else see how fake this is?!

 

Maybe, maybe not.

 

fake 100% be cause firetruck the Wii U lol

 

Well that's logical.

 I don't know how to take this...

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Sikota Urinakano

It isn't fake. -__-

Dude, are you even really serious?

 

Because firetrucking honestly, I've never seen you being serious, just look at your godamn username. lawl

Sounds like a possible April Fools joke that fluked its release. But if it's true, I'll be getting a Wii U version to go with my PS4 copy.

Dude, are you even really serious?

 

Because firetrucking honestly, I've never seen you being serious, just look at your godamn username. lawl

I'm serious plenty of times. I just don't normally post news cause other people get to it first. 

Also, I am pretty lazy. I wouldn't take the time to write up a whole interview. That would be way to much work for me. 

Dude, are you even really serious?

 

Because firetrucking honestly, I've never seen you being serious, just look at your godamn username. lawl

 

He's been serious before. I don't blame you for thinking he'd troll on this, I was skeptical at first. But if you've truly seen him troll before, it's usually pretty firetrucking obvious when he's trolling. It's not that subtle. This post is pretty convincing. I mean if you look over it a few times there's not really anything blatantly saying that it's fake. That's the kind of trolling he does. You'd be able to find something giving it away in the post.

I'm serious plenty of times. I just don't normally post news cause other people get to it first. 

Also, I am pretty lazy. I wouldn't take the time to write up a whole interview. That would be way to much work for me. 

 

He's been serious before. I don't blame you for thinking he'd troll on this, I was skeptical at first. But if you've truly seen him troll before, it's usually pretty firetrucking obvious when he's trolling. It's not that subtle. This post is pretty convincing. I mean if you look over it a few times there's not really anything blatantly saying that it's fake. That's the kind of trolling he does. You'd be able to find something giving it away in the post.

Not saying that I don't trust him or anything, the fact is that I've been long gone for some time lol, and I don't know him that well.

But Metal Snake and you both gave some good points to it, but I don't think how could Wii U have the system to it, sure the HD and the Watch Dogs being implemented to it, it's a huge deal.

Not saying that I don't trust him or anything, the fact is that I've been long gone for some time lol, and I don't know him that well.

But Metal Snake and you both gave some good points to it, but I don't think how could Wii U have the system to it, sure the HD and the Watch Dogs being implemented to it, it's a huge deal.

 

Like I said, I don't blame you lol He does troll A LOT.

If you read it, it doesn't sound like it would be the cutscenes. It sounds like the entire game would be remastered in HD. Which would make sense considering the Wii U is just like a giant 3DS.

please don't make my pain worst......

please don't make my pain worst......

 

A Wii U is cheaper than a PS4 or Xbox One and you'd get two games for the price of one. It's actually a pretty good deal, and considering Square Enix has supported Nintendo's handhelds with KH games in the past, I don't find it hard to believe that they'd want to help them sell their Wii U considering it's sales.

A Wii U is cheaper than a PS4 or Xbox One and you'd get two games for the price of one. It's actually a pretty good deal, and considering Square Enix has supported Nintendo's handhelds with KH games in the past, I don't find it hard to believe that they'd want to help them sell their Wii U considering it's sales.

I bought so many gaming platforms to play those KH games, my wallet was so hurt back at that time...

I bought so many gaming platforms to play those KH games, my wallet was so hurt back at that time...

 

Same here. Then they went and brought all the games to the PS3 I've actually traded in all my old KH games to at least put some cash toward the new collections. This way I have them all on one console.

Odd this happening 2 days after i made that vid, i guess just a odd coincidence.

A Wii U is cheaper than a PS4 or Xbox One and you'd get two games for the price of one. It's actually a pretty good deal, and considering Square Enix has supported Nintendo's handhelds with KH games in the past, I don't find it hard to believe that they'd want to help them sell their Wii U considering it's sales.

yeah, but we all know the ps4 will look better and i can watch 3D on youtube.