Below is a list of reasons why Kingdom Hearts III will finally have a strong showing this year.

 

1. This E3 will mark the third E3 since the game was actually revealed, the game was obviously in the works since 2010 which means that by June some serious ground work should be done. This year things get loud!

 

2. Nomura's one game per year statement. Many people don't take this seriously, but technically if we're looking at all releases worldwide they have kept to it. If 2016 is dominated by 2.8, then that means KHIII will dominate 2017. If so, we could get a release window at E3, or perhaps Jump Festa if we are less optimistic.

 

3. With 2.8 actually releasing this year, there's no doubt that it will bring much KHIII news with it. 0.2 is basically Kingdom Hearts III prologue anyway.

 

4. The basic layout of the game was said to be finished 8 months ago. If that was true, a lot of it should be ready to show this year.

 

5. We've already got the VA Jim Cumming's claiming that he is finished recording for the game. Think of how many cutscenes are ready to show if that is true...

 

6. The dev team is surprising fans with their development speed on 2.8. If they really get out a game with a lot of new content like 2.8 in just one year, then perhaps they won't be slow on KHIII either.

 

I realize that these aren't concrete, but they do at least carry some weight and give us hope of plentiful news in 2016!

1) Why not?

2) Hope you're right, man.

3) But what if they decide to remake 358/2 Days and Re: Coded as playable games? And what about the "full version" of 0.2?

Not really sure. He doesn't say why, but he's had the KH team deal with 1.5, 2.5, and 2.8 by themselves instead of outsourcing them to another dev and focusing on KH3. If he would have done the latter KH3 would probably be releasing this year.

 

I am, last gen was the introduction to HD. This'll go smoother.

 

Well if they did that then KH4 would be delayed considerably, probably being pushed back to next gen (PS5) as each of them would take 2-3 years. Unless of course they were low-budget remakes in which they could reuse a TON of KH3 assets (sorta like Re:chain did with KH2). If they did that then each remake could be out in about 18 months, but by that time it's almost 2021 and the PS5 is just around the corner.

 

Now hopefully they can make Birth by Sleep Volume 2 reusing a lot of KH3/0.2 assets and work on KH4 along side it, and get BBS2 out in 18 months. That would be the smartest option. However I highly doubt we'll be seeing 358/2 Days and Re: Coded remakes this gen. MAYBE next gen. BBS2 and KH4 are much more likely to happen on PS4 after KH3.

Not really sure. He doesn't say why, but he's had the KH team deal with 1.5, 2.5, and 2.8 by themselves instead of outsourcing them to another dev and focusing on KH3. If he would have done the latter KH3 would probably be releasing this year (1).

 

I am, last gen was the introduction to HD. This'll go smoother (2).

 

Well if they did that then KH4 would be delayed considerably, probably being pushed back to next gen (PS5) as each of them would take 2-3 years. Unless of course they were low-budget remakes in which they could reuse a TON of KH3 assets (sorta like Re:chain did with KH2). If they did that then each remake could be out in about 18 months, but by that time it's almost 2021 and the PS5 is just around the corner (3).

 

Now hopefully they can make Birth by Sleep Volume 2 reusing a lot of KH3/0.2 assets and work on KH4 along side it, and get BBS2 out in 18 months. That would be the smartest option. However I highly doubt we'll be seeing 358/2 Days and Re: Coded remakes this gen. MAYBE next gen. BBS2 and KH4 are much more likely to happen on PS4 after KH3 (3).

1) So you're saying KH3 was delayed because of the HD Remixes?

2) Didn't know that, thanks for informing me.

3) So Birth by Sleep Volume 2 has higher chances of happening (and being on the PS4) than the remakes?

1) So you're saying KH3 was delayed because of the HD Remixes?

2) Didn't know that, thanks for informing me.

3) So Birth by Sleep Volume 2 has higher chances of happening (and being on the PS4) than the remakes?

Development was slowed down by it. Perhaps by about 18 months or so. KH3 would probably have a release date right now if they were outsourced.

 

Of course, happy to help.

 

Yes, it does have a better chance. Nomura has already said he'd love to tell the story, but hasn't commented one bit on those remakes. 0.2 makes BBS2 even more likely.

Although it is dry season, from E3 I think we can expect a lot of news!

Although it is dry season, from E3 I think we can expect a lot of news!

It is almost assured!

It is almost assured!

You're getting me hyped man!

Not really sure. He doesn't say why, but he's had the KH team deal with 1.5, 2.5, and 2.8 by themselves instead of outsourcing them to another dev and focusing on KH3. If he would have done the latter KH3 would probably be releasing this year.

 

I am, last gen was the introduction to HD. This'll go smoother.

 

Well if they did that then KH4 would be delayed considerably, probably being pushed back to next gen (PS5) as each of them would take 2-3 years. Unless of course they were low-budget remakes in which they could reuse a TON of KH3 assets (sorta like Re:chain did with KH2). If they did that then each remake could be out in about 18 months, but by that time it's almost 2021 and the PS5 is just around the corner.

 

Now hopefully they can make Birth by Sleep Volume 2 reusing a lot of KH3/0.2 assets and work on KH4 along side it, and get BBS2 out in 18 months. That would be the smartest option. However I highly doubt we'll be seeing 358/2 Days and Re: Coded remakes this gen. MAYBE next gen. BBS2 and KH4 are much more likely to happen on PS4 after KH3.

Honestly the combat in 358/2 days was rather bland to to me, but I did like the keyblades. As for recoded I just didn't really care that much for the story.

You're getting me hyped man!

Well, that is what I hoped for bro!

 

Honestly the combat in 358/2 days was rather bland to to me, but I did like the keyblades. As for recoded I just didn't really care that much for the story.

I liked all aspects of it, but not to worry. A remake of that scale would guarantee the battle system to be reinvented if it did happen.