Kingdom Hearts III is the third main installment in the Kingdom Hearts series
developed and published by Square Enix. It was initially released January 2019 for the
PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. An expansion, Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind was released in
January 2020. The story takes place after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop
Distance. It features an older Sora as the main protagonist, who sets forth on a new
adventure to search for seven guardians of light in an attempt to stop Xehanort from
bringing about a second Keyblade War. Sora is joined by Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey
Mouse, Riku, Kairi, and others. Along the way, Sora travels to many worlds from Disney
and Pixar intellectual properties, and cross paths with the real Organization XIII.
Kingdom Hearts III features hack and slash combat reminiscent of Kingdom Hearts II, with
elements from later handheld entries, allowing the player to control Sora in a party
with Donald, Goofy, and up to two other Disney characters from the various worlds he
visits. A major addition compared is the Formchange mechanic, which allows his currently
equipped Keyblade to grant him special abilities and change shape. Sora can equip up to
three Keyblades at a time, and cycle between them to use his abilities. Another addition
is the Attractions mechanic, which occasionally allows Sora to summon and pilot a
vehicle inspired by Disney theme park attractions. At certain points throughout the
game, the player will be able to control other characters.
