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

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"

Just saying. If this will ends up as a joke..

It doesn't say Wii U on the official site....so they either need to update it or it's bs

It doesn't say Wii U on the official site....so they either need to update it or it's bs

That's why I'm guessing they weren't supposed to put it up yet or something. 

That's why I'm guessing they weren't supposed to put it up yet or something. 

Well the famitsu article is already out in japan right? Why couldn't it be on kotaku yet?

It doesn't say Wii U on the official site....so they either need to update it or it's bs

 

That's Kotaku for you.

If it does by some chance turn out to be true...I get full rights to do this at all of you

you assholes gave me sooo much hate on my khIII wii u threads....

Well the famitsu article is already out in japan right? Why couldn't it be on kotaku yet?

maybe nomura and them F up, it happens sometimes

Well I don't think this is going to end up being true if it is no skin off my bones I'm still going to play it on the PS4 sure they would get 3D but I don't care really I'll just keep playing it on my 3DS but again I don't think this will be true because this seems like something they should've announced back at E3 when they first announced Kingdom Hearts 3 why do it when it's been over half a year since they announced it or why didn't they just wait until E3 to announce it for the WiiU again I don't think it will end up true but if it dose well good for WiiU and WiiU owners

If it does by some chance turn out to be true...I get full rights to do this at all of you

you assholes gave me sooo much hate on my khIII wii u threads...

well idk what the others said, but i did it was because of what they said about the http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/06/kingdom_hearts_iii_highly_unlikely_to_appear_on_wii_u

Well I don't think this is going to end up being true if it is no skin off my bones I'm still going to play it on the PS4 sure they would get 3D but I don't care really I'll just keep playing it on my 3DS but again I don't think this will be true because this seems like something they should've announced back at E3 when they first announced Kingdom Hearts 3 why do it when it's been over half a year since they announced it or why didn't they just wait until E3 to announce it for the WiiU again I don't think it will end up true but if it dose well good for WiiU and WiiU owners

they didn't announce that it was also going to be on the xbox one until after the trailer was released online

So 96, how about that shitty Wii U? Gotta have those 10 eighty pees ya know?

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by Christopher Sexbang

Well I don't think this is going to end up being true if it is no skin off my bones I'm still going to play it on the PS4 sure they would get 3D but I don't care really I'll just keep playing it on my 3DS but again I don't think this will be true because this seems like something they should've announced back at E3 when they first announced Kingdom Hearts 3 why do it when it's been over half a year since they announced it or why didn't they just wait until E3 to announce it for the WiiU again I don't think it will end up true but if it dose well good for WiiU and WiiU owners

Based on the interview, it seems that they changed their minds about it . After hearing all the fans wanted it on wii u as well. 

Well if this is true I guess I gotta start saving up for a wii u as well.

well idk what the others said, but i did it was because of what they said about the http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/06/kingdom_hearts_iii_highly_unlikely_to_appear_on_wii_u

they didn't announce that it was also going to be on the xbox one until after the trailer was released online

and yes I know but it was announced the next day when they announced it for the PS4 when E3 was still going on

 

Based on the interview, it seems that they changed their minds about it . After hearing all the fans wanted it on wii u as well. 

do you think it's a result of that survey they had a few weeks ago?

and yes I know but it was announced the next day when they announced it for the PS4 when E3 was still going on

 

do you think it's a result of that survey they had a few weeks ago?

Anything is possible. 

and yes I know but it was announced the next day when they announced it for the PS4 when E3 was still going on

 

do you think it's a result of that survey they had a few weeks ago?

if so then, new preorder bonuses for KH2.5!

I don't know. They might have to edit it or something or werent suppose to put just yet. But I hope they put it back up soon. So people stop doubting me. :

 

I'll always believe in you, Squirting Demyx! 

 

We've only been bffs for over a year now (not you Tery) , I can tell when you're serious.

 

It isn't fake guys, yeesh! Ya jankss! 

well idk what the others said, but i did it was because of what they said about the http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/06/kingdom_hearts_iii_highly_unlikely_to_appear_on_wii_u

they didn't announce that it was also going to be on the xbox one until after the trailer was released online

That is not really true it was proven that a game is equivalent with directx11 graphics..

I think it might be also set for future games.

That is not really true it was proven that a game is equivalent with directx11 graphics..

I think it might be also set for future games.

oh, ok so dose this mean that kh will be universal from now on

Squirting Demyx and Jim have Mastered the Art of the Troll, so I thought he was joking at first, but he seems pretty serious about this.

 

I have mixed feeling about this, so I came up three possible outcomes .

 

1. This is a early April fools article which could explain why no other gaming site has talked about this.

 

2.  This is real and Square -Enix changed their minds for some reason

 

3. Someone on Kotaku is trolling us really hard.

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by MasterRoxas13

My reaction in a nutshell:

 

 

I'll hold my breath as the the "KH 3D remaster" got me very doubtful that this is a trap instead. *insert "it's a trap!" video* 

Edited March 21, 201411 yr by OmegaForte

It's not even April Fools yet.

Inb4AprilFools.

If it was a April fool's day article, it should have said  April fools in the article but it does not.

 

Every year they say April fools somewhere in the first couple of paragraphs.

 

I am starting to think this is real now.

Edited March 22, 201411 yr by MasterRoxas13

If it was a April fool's day article, it should have said  April fools in the article but it does not.

 

Every year they say April fools either in the title or somewhere in the first couple of paragraphs.

 

I am starting to think this is real now.

 

It's not. Even ask SQEX.INFO. She has not translated anything like that.

I'll always believe in you, Squirting Demyx! 

 

We've only been bffs for over a year now (not you Tery) , I can tell when you're serious.

 

It isn't fake guys, yeesh! Ya jankss! 

 

Not you Tery? What? I'm confused.