The 6 Kingdom Hearts 4 Worlds We Want to See — and 4 Better Left in Darkness
This Polygon feature offers the writer's opinion on which Disney properties should—and shouldn't—become playable "worlds" in the upcoming game Kingdom Hearts 4. It matters to fans because the series has never had a consistent formula for adapting Disney films, and with only a handful of worlds confirmed so far (Coco's Land of the Dead, a papercraft storybook realm, and an underworld visit tied to Hercules), speculation about the remaining line-up is a major part of pre-release anticipation.
The article recommends six worlds it wants included—Moana, Encanto, and Frozen 2 among them (the list was cut off before the remaining three were detailed)—arguing each offers strong gameplay potential or thematic resonance, such as Encanto's exploration of doubt and fear mirroring the series' Heartless enemies. It also names four Disney properties the author believes are better left out, though the specific reasoning for those exclusions was not included in the retrieved text. The piece is framed as personal commentary rather than confirmed game content, aside from the officially revealed worlds already announced via a D23 trailer.
- Polygon pitches six Disney worlds it wants in Kingdom Hearts 4.
- Confirmed so far: Coco's underworld, a storybook world, and Hercules' realm.
- Moana, Encanto and Frozen 2 named as top wishlist picks.