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

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

 

Yes, but the people who buy it on Wii U can actually play it. Which imo is more fun. To each their own, you know.

thanks i needed that

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

Chill guys. Don't discuss yet it may be even a joke.

We need to wait after april fools then it might be real.

Chill guys. Don't discuss yet it may be even a joke.

We need to wait after april fools then it might be real.

 

I'll discuss what I want lol Whether it's real or not, who cares if it's discussed? It's like a "what if"

The best part about that picture is that at this point it could apply to either the article itself or just the conversation that it's brewing.

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Arcmin

Yes, but the people who buy it on Wii U can actually play it. Which imo is more fun. To each their own, you know.

yeah true but they might put it on the ps4 because of the vita

yeah true but they might put it on the ps4 because of the vita

 

Hmmmmm, that could possibly work. That would work out better for me as well since I prefer the PS4 anyway.

Hmmmmm, that could possibly work. That would work out better for me as well since I prefer the PS4 anyway.

soo....well anyway, i've actually been thinking about that, if 3D went with kh3 it could also work with smartglass for xbox one too

soo....well anyway, i've actually been thinking about that, if 3D went with kh3 it could also work with smartglass for xbox one too

 

I don't really know much about smartglass. I doubt a whole lot of people would be getting KH 3 for Xbox One though so I feel like 3D being on the PS4 would be more likely than Xbox One.

I don't really know much about smartglass. I doubt a whole lot of people would be getting KH 3 for Xbox One though so I feel like 3D being on the PS4 would be more likely than Xbox One.

yeah, but there will be some though and its just a tablet, so its prefect for maps and stuff and flick rush which was actually fuunnnn!!

I don't know if i should believe this. I don't want to be like how i was whenever i saw that fake interview posted by Jim. *is still mad at him*

I don't know if i should believe this. I don't want to be like how i was whenever i saw that fake interview posted by Jim. *is still mad at him*

Yeah. Jim is definitely known for those fake interviews. x'D 

Please, let this be true!  Please, let this be true!  If it is true, then it is the first bit of good news in the year which has so far been filled with bad event for me and my family!

Yeah. Jim is definitely known for those fake interviews. x'D 

 

Hey, my topics aren't always fake. I was telling the truth in my Incredibles 2 one  

Man this is why I hate Kotaku.They pull shit like this all the time. (Taking down articles/editing articles)

HHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAAHAHHAHAAHAA

I think that the reason they took it down is it's an exclusive interview/announcement that they uploaded too early.

OH MY GOD

That would explain why it got taken down and why it's not on any other news sites.

This is the best troll of all time. Snow has been knocked off his pedestal.

I'm super excited. I own a Wii U and I'd love to have that 3D HD up in my business.

This will go down in the history books.

 

And btw, screw you guys for not believing Squrting Demyx. He and I our friends and I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that he is more honest then any one of you. Pisses me off that you're doubting him. you have very good reason to doubt him

hold up! hold up! 

They making a re-mastered version of KH3D as WII-U exclusive??????

Dang you Square Enix...

This gotta be fake.

Is Kotaku trustworthy?Im probably just being stupid for saying that,but I dont hear that many positive things for their site in terms of news since I hear alot of bullshit is posted on there,but thats just what Ive heard..

Although,if it is true,I am excited for a version of the game coming to WiiU

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by lostmemory123

This gotta be fake.

 

It's not.

 

Is Kotaku trustworthy?I probably just being stupid for saying that,but I dont hear that many positive things for their site in terms of news since I hear alot of bullshit is posted on there,but thats just what Ive heard..

Although,if it is true,I am excited for a version of the game coming to WiiU

 

They're known for removing articles without warning and putting them back up at a different time. I.E. Exactly what they've done here.

Man this is why I hate Kotaku.They pull shit like this all the time. (Taking down articles/editing articles)

HHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAAHAHHAHAAHAA

I think that the reason they took it down is it's an exclusive interview/announcement that they uploaded too early.

OH MY GOD

That would explain why it got taken down and why it's not on any other news sites.

This is the best troll of all time. Snow has been knocked off his pedestal.

I'm super excited. I own a Wii U and I'd love to have that 3D HD up in my business.

This will go down in the history books.

 

And btw, screw you guys for not believing Squrting Demyx. He and I our friends and I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that he is more honest then any one of you. Pisses me off that you're doubting him. you have very good reason to doubt him

 

 

Best news of the day! I can't wait to spend more money on two consoles! One for KH3 experience and one for KH3D experience!

I agree RoxSox, this is the best troll in history. Snow will need to do some work!

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Xamtweth-ReMIXed

And btw, screw you guys for not believing Squrting Demyx. He and I our friends and I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that he is more honest then any one of you. Pisses me off that you're doubting him. you have very good reason to doubt him

Hey, i'm sorry. I can't help it. That darn interview posted by Jim is still stuck in my head and i can't stop thinking about it, okay?

Hopefully this is true. If there are any big graphical differences between PS4 and Wii U then I'll get both versions. Assuming it's 100% true of course.

Seen enough on these forums to know that this is fake. 

Well, now that i think about it...

That photo did look real, so i guess...I should believe it.

I don't know... I wish this would be at least officially announced. I can't believe anyone yet but SQEX themselves. But tbh, I can definitely see them doing an HD remix/remake of KH3D on the Wii U while 2.5 comes on PS3