Celebrate the Announcement of 'Kingdom Hearts IV' With Some MemesHome > GamingSource: Disney/Square Enix ' Kingdom Hearts IV' Is Coming out and the Internet Already Has the Best Memes for Its ReleaseBy Callie (Carlos) CadornigaApr. 12 2022, Published 9:17 a.m. ET The announcement of Kingdom Hearts IV has thrown us into a tizzy, to say the least. The Disney/Square Enix franchise is so infamous for its many randomly-named midquels, spinoffs, and prequel games that it's a shock to think that we're getting a sequel so soon after Kingdom Hearts III was released in 2019. Article continues below advertisement We don't know much about Kingdom Hearts IV just yet, but there's still plenty to unpack. Following the events of III, Sora awakens in the otherwordly metropolis of Quadratum. Guided by a girl named Strelitzia, Sora continues his battle against the dark forces of the Heartless as he soon approaches an encounter with the fabled Lost Masters. Meanwhile, his friends — including Disney icons Donald and Goofy — continue searching for a way to bring him back home. Needless to say, we're not the only ones with our eyes on the announcement. The internet is buzzing with memes to talk about the new game. We've already got some favorites to share. An introductory guide to ' Kingdom Hearts' Fun fact, Kingdom Hearts 4 is the *checks notes* 16th installment in the Kingdom Hearts series.— YongYea (@YongYea) April 10, 2022 The release timeline for Kingdom Hearts games is notoriously messy. Kingdom Hearts II is the third game in the series. There's also a Kingdom Hearts 2.8 which technically counts as a new game because it contains Kingdom Hearts 0.2 as playable content. Even the tutorial of Kingdom Hearts III is labeled as Kingdom Hearts 2.9. Yeah, so maybe "messy" is an understatement.Article continues below advertisement A crossover for the ages Wow I can't believe who's coming to Kingdom Hearts 4. pic.twitter.com/kWnRL2ccF2— AuIus maI Asina in 4k Katt (@sarcasticKatt) April 10, 2022 Kingdom Hearts prides itself on its crossovers with the world of Disney as well as the Final Fantasy series. But just imagine if Sora could "get dunked on" by characters from the popular indie game Undertale.Article continues below advertisement Another obscenely long wait in the making "Can't wait to play Kingdom Hearts 4 in 2035 when they fin-" pic.twitter.com/4U8aM0fvUe— ?STRELITZIA STAN? (@klokparty) April 10, 2022 KEEP THE 13-YEAR WAIT FOR KINGDOM HEARTS III OUT YOUR F--KING MOUTH.Article continues below advertisement A shift in aesthetic Wow, #kingdomhearts 4 looks cool!! pic.twitter.com/5QNHUwnC5c— strawderryst (@StrawderryST) April 10, 2022 Fans have some thoughts about the game's shift to a more realistic aesthetic. Is it cool or uncanny? We're not totally sure yet. Also, did anyone else just remember that Goofy is a dog?Article continues below advertisement We' re already waiting on that iconic new theme song Utada Hikaru getting ready to write yet another banger for Kingdom Hearts 4. pic.twitter.com/6wLGdf4o2Z— KINGDOM HEARTS IV BRAIN ROT (@rhymeswithfate) April 10, 2022 J-pop icon Hikaru Utada is known for providing the theme songs for every numbered Kingdom Hearts game in the series, and each one of them is absolute fire! If their previous work is any indication, Hikaru is primed to forge yet another banger for IV.Article continues below advertisement RIP to a pair of real ones Kingdom hearts 4 was announced and Sora is seen wearing normal-sized shoes. Apologies if you to had to find this out this way. pic.twitter.com/ipfDKInlIE— Saved You A Click Video Games (@SYACVG) April 10, 2022 Sora's giant clown sneakers were as integral to his 'fit as the Keyblade itself. The latest entry to the series has him wearing normal-sized shoes for some reason. This truly is the end of an era for Kingdom Hearts.Article continues below advertisement Looking familiar Anyone else noticed the main character from Kingdom Hearts 4 looks just like the guy from Smash?? pic.twitter.com/ZeOOtMgmAa— Alex (@TheAuraGuardian) April 10, 2022 Nintendo might want to pull out the lawsuits because KHIV just straight-up ripped off Sora from Super Smash Bros.Article continues below advertisement A second chance at ' Versus XIII' Me watching Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer in 2013 vs Me watching Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer in 2022 pic.twitter.com/7ijXEQaIgQ— Nick ※ KH Series Replay (@KingEphemera) April 11, 2022 Fans have been speculating that there's a connection between Kingdom Hearts III and the technically-defunct Final Fantasy Versus XIII for years. Now, it's impossible not to notice some striking similarities between Versus XIII and IV.Article continues below advertisement A new beginning we never saw coming Me playing all the kingdom hearts games to understand 3 thinking its the final game and now seeing KH 4 announced pic.twitter.com/F0V3LCThxB— Corna King (@ElCornaKing) April 10, 2022 Many fans believed that Kingdom Hearts III was going to be the final game of the franchise. Yet here we are in 2022, desperately wondering if we should replay everything including III in order to prepare for IV. Article continues below advertisement Revenge on Disney villains me in Kingdom Hearts 4 when i have to fight Encanto Abuela for putting her family through generational trauma pic.twitter.com/kLruuQRIls— Ash (@Craspar_) April 10, 2022 Encanto fans will certainly remember the toxicity that Abuela imposed on her family in the films. If the movie ends up being represented in the game, we could finally have our revenge on her.AdvertisementMore from Distractify On the 20th Anniversary of 'Kingdom Hearts,' Square Enix Announces 'Kingdom Hearts 4' Where to Find All of the Datacards in 'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' Here's Our List of the 5 Best Gacha Games on the Market Latest Gaming News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.