Summary
- Keyblades are an essential and iconic aspect of the Kingdom Hearts series, providing different advantages and strategies for players.
- Kingdom Hearts 4 is likely to introduce new Keyblades, with one potential option being inspired by the Disney film Encanto.
- The powers and abilities of the characters in Encanto, such as weather control and future sight, could be incorporated into a unique Keyblade variant for Sora in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Kingdom Hearts 4 will almost certainly provide more Keyblades for Sora, and one Disney property could provide an especially interesting new option. Although they may not get as much spotlight as the Disney characters that Sora teams up with, Kingdom Hearts would not be the same without its Keyblades. Not only are they iconic to the series, but they provide a variety of advantages that make different Keyblades suited for different strategies in-game. Kingdom Hearts 4's Disney representatives are likely to bring new Keyblades as usual, but one has the potential for an interesting blade than most.
Players had plenty of Keyblades available in Kingdom Hearts 3, which is commonplace for the series. While Sora starts each main game with the Kingdom Key, he unlocks plenty of alternate Keyblades over the course of each game, most notably from the various Disney worlds that he travels through. Some keyblades offer small bonuses, such as the Jungle King from Kingdom Hearts trading critical hits for range. However, others like the recurring Ultima Weapon are extremely powerful compared to his initial weapon. The Keyblades not only make Sora and Kingdom Hearts, but seeing what each new Keyblade looks like makes them fun to collect.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Could Get a Remarkable Keyblade from Encanto
Encanto is a film that deserves some recognition if Kingdom Hearts 4 pays tribute to newer properties. There are a lot of recent Disney entries that would make for excellent Kingdom Hearts worlds, such as Onward and The Owl House. However, Encanto may have one of the best arguments for involvement. Whether it be Casita itself or the Colombian village nearby, the film has strong possibilities for a level that players could explore. However, the true worthiness of Encanto lies in the Madrigals and their multiple magical powers. More specifically, their respective powers could influence a Keyblade hailing from the world of Encanto.
There are an incredible amount of ways that Encanto could have an effect on Sora's Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 4. For example, Pepa's weather-control powers could manifest in a boost to thunder magic, or perhaps new combos involving tornados and lightning strikes. Another possibility would be Luisa's magically-enhanced strength, which could create a keyblade with shorter combos, but greatly increased damage. Even Bruno's future sight could be incorporated into a Keyblade, granting the player increased ability to dodge and counterattack enemies with predictive powers. Any of these options would make for a cool Keyblade variant, and Encanto could put all of them on the table.
If the developers got particularly bold, an Encanto Keyblade could have the opportunity to break a Kingdom Hearts tradition with its effects. Rather than simply having one ability, Encanto's Keyblade could heavily change Sora playstyle. For example, a take on Camilo's shapeshifting could see Sora transforming into Heartless and using their attacks. Likewise, granting the powers of Isabela or Antonio could let the player use the Keyblade summon plants or animals to defend them, respectively. It could be a chance to make a Keyblade unlike any other in the series, which may be too interesting an idea for Kingdom Hearts 4 to pass up.
Giving Sora the chance to visit the Encanto universe has the potential to add something very interesting to the next chapter of Kingdom Hearts' franchise timeline. While a storyline taking Sora to Colombia to fight the Heartless alongside the Madrigals would be exciting, whatever Keyblade would come out of the experience would be the big reward from the experience. There is an incredible amount of possibilities, particularly involving ideas that Kingdom Hearts hasn't tried before. Encanto may be able to give Sora one of his most unique Keyblades yet in Kingdom Hearts 4.
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts 4 is an action RPG developed by Square Enix and represents the fifteenth installment in the franchise. Players once again are put in the shoes of Sora who is suddenly trapped in a more realistic world called Quadratum, with companions like Donald and Goofy attempting to rescue him. Kingdom Hearts 4 is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts 3 and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
