Square Enix dropped its mobile game Kingdom Hearts Missing Link on May 14, 2025, while announcing a three-year business restructuring plan. The mobile project had been in development since 2019, faced termination after multiple beta tests.
“Although we worked hard on developing and adjusting the game in the hope that it would be enjoyed by lots of players, we determined that it would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time,” stated the development team’s official announcement.
The Numbers Behind the Move
- Net sales declined by $217 million in the previous fiscal year
- Expected stable operating income through fiscal year ending March 2026
- Development included multiple closed beta tests since 2022
Business Strategy Shifts The company’s new direction includes:
- Reduced outsourcing of development work
- Centralized game management under one studio
- AI development tools research division
- Multi-platform approach to improve game profitability
Product Pipeline Changes Current projects continuing:
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Nintendo Switch 2 port
- TBS TV collaboration on new intellectual property
- Kingdom Hearts IV development
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Mobile Market Context The cancellation follows Square Enix’s broader evaluation of their mobile strategy. The mobile gaming sector’s competitive nature and maintenance costs pushed this business decision.
Staff Impact Game composer Yoko Shimomura commented on social media about the unreleased work: “I hope the music created for Missing Link will eventually reach fans’ ears.”