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'Kingdom Hearts 3' release date news: Marvel and Star Wars characters expected?

"Kingdom Hearts" fanatics are definitely hungry for another installment to come out. For over a decade, fans have been waiting for game developer and publisher Square Enix to roll out the highly anticipated "Kingdom Hearts 3." However, the company has yet to decide when to launch the third game of the upcoming action role-playing video game. Nonetheless, fans are not at all disappointed because "Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue" will be released before the year ends.

Promotional image for the upcoming Square Enix game "Kingdom Hearts 3" | Facebook/Kingdom Hearts

The "Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue" is an HD remastered collection of "Kingdom Hearts" games. Although it is not the third installment people were hoping for, fans are quite happy that another title from the franchise is set to come out. According to reports, the upcoming remastered version of the video game is said to be the reason why the development and release of "Kingdom Hearts 3" are being delayed.

"Kingdom Hearts 3" was officially announced by Square Enix at Sony's press conference during Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 2013. Three years have gone by and the company has yet to confirm whether the game is ready for launching or not.

There are reports suggesting that Square Enix's main focus as of the moment is the release of "Final Fantasy 15." Apparently, fans will have to wait a few more years before the third title of "Kingdom Hearts" franchise hits the market, Gaming Bolt reported.

Meanwhile, there is speculation circulating suggesting that Square Enix will likely add characters from Marvel and Star Wars in "Kingdom Hearts 3." However, the company has yet to provide an official statement with regard to these reports.

As of the moment, fans will have to wait for Square Enix to provide the official release date of the third installment. All rumors and speculations must be taken with a grain of salt until the company decides to confirm them.