Tetsuya Nomura, the director of the Kingdom Hearts series has revealed in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation magazine that they have decided upon a release date for Kingdom Hearts III but they cannot announce it yet. Since Dengeki PlayStation is a Japanese magazine, this is likely in reference to the Japanese release date of the game.

 

Thanks go to @htmk73 for the find, to @xenosaga7 for the tip, and to goldpanner for an English translation of the interview summary:

 

[Asked about a release date]

 

Nomura: We've reached an agreement, but I still can't say anything. I plan to give new information at the Kingdom Hearts Fan Event that will be held on the 3rd of November.

Do you think they'll reveal the release date for Kingdom Hearts III at an upcoming event such as D23 Expo Japan 2015, where the game is confirmed to be featured? Let us know in the comments below.

 

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The most I look forward is the opening song japanese or english I don't care.

YES!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!! WOHOOO!!!!

Darn you Nomura! You know the release date and you won't tell us! My fans deserve to know when I release!

Ahaha my guess is that he hasn't said anything because it's so far off and he doesn't want to disappoint everyone. If it's sooner than 2018 I'll be stunned (ecstatic, but stunned).

EL HYPE ES REAL EL HYPE ES REAL!!!! 

Literally just dropped my phone after reading he headline. This could give that callender in the trailer a little more validity. I don't really care when, it is just nice to know that they are in a place where they feel comfortable enough to pick a release date.

FFXV is more likely to release in fall 2016 than KHIII

FFXV is more than ready for Spring 2016

*D23 EXPO KH3 CONFERENCE*

Nomura:" We hope you enjoyed our trailers, KH3 drops at midnight" *Drops mic and walks out*

Now that would be funny and awesome at the same time! OH PLEASE a release date at D23!

*D23 EXPO KH3 CONFERENCE*

Nomura:" We hope you enjoyed our trailers, KH3 drops at midnight" *Drops mic and walks out*

Can you imagine the reaction videos if he did that?  They would be more entertaining than the game itself!

Finaally! A legitimate release date that we don't know yet. I say this right here is some good news. AND IT'S COMING FROM NOMURA HIMSELF! 

 

Not some stupid online article or articles (your friend or friends, fan pages, etc. would share on Facebook) that says "release date confirmed" and just going to mention some BS of what's going to be in the game. *coughs loudly* [K-drama stars and those other ones with the false info.] (Sorry, I just had to get that out of my chest... Just had too...) 

 

I know we've been getting a lot of Kingdom Hearts 3 info. from seeing that snippet (LOL). THANK YOU NOMURA, for all of the info of 3!!! 

KH3 being released before FF15 would be hilarious.

The tease is strong with this one (Nomura)  :lol:

and now, the waiting game begins. 

I predict the end of 2016 to early 2017-mid 2017.Also give us a worldwide release,you owe us that much.

Absolutely I couldn't find anything for Days, however  KH2: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2005/09/28/kingdom-hearts-ii-dated-in-japanBBS: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2009/10/21/kingdom-hearts-dated-in-japanCoded: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2010/07/20/kingdom-hearts-recoded-dated-in-japanDDD ('March 2012' announced December, solid date announced in January): http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719292/kingdom-hearts-3d-japanese-release-date-revealed-8-minute-trailer/1.5 HD Remix: http://gematsu.com/2012/12/kingdom-hearts-1-5-hd-remix-japanese-release-date-set2.5 HD Remix: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/06/06/ps3as-kingdom-hearts-hd-25-remix-gets-a-release-date Hope that helped!

Thanks a ton! Sorry if I came off as rude. You gotta be skeptic as a KH fan sometimes.

A RELEASE DATE HAS BEEN DECIDED!!!????  WHAT!!!???  OH MY FLUBBER NUGGETS, OH FUDGING SNAPPER CRACKERS!  I don't think words are enough to describe what I'm feeling now, so I'll just leave this video I recorded of myself just now.

Winter 2016 really does seem like it would make a legitimate date now! Let us hope it is so!

Can you imagine the reaction videos if he did that?  They would be more entertaining than the game itself!

that'd be horrific people would scramble to stores and there would be trampling and oh dear.

Thanks a ton! Sorry if I came off as rude. You gotta be skeptic as a KH fan sometimes.

You're very welcome!

that'd be horrific people would scramble to stores and there would be trampling and oh dear.

those trampled wouldn't be in vain, we'll hold a moment of silence for them after we're done playing KH3

"Yeah? Well, no biggie! I'll just find a comfy spot and kick back for a while."
- Demyx