A key part of theKingdom Heartsseries is theKeybladeand how it transforms. So, what transformations can we expect forKingdom Hearts 3?
Kingdom Hearts 3 Keyblade Transformations
Sora’sKeybladeis one of the more iconic weapons in gaming history, with its versatility, power and unique abilities. Sora will again be wielding theKeybladeinKingdom Hearts 3, and it’ll most likely be more versatile than ever. Director Tetsuya Nomura talked aboutKeybladetransformations in an interview with the Official PlayStation Magazine UK.
Nomura explained that individualKeybladesinKingdom Hearts 3will have unique forms as well as transformation options. Two transformation options are expected to be offered for the individualKeyblades, but it seems like some variants may feature further options. Nomura shared in an earlier interview with Game Informer.
He noted that there are phases to transformations. There’s an initial phase, and then, if players successfully manage to chain together combos, they may be able to unlock the weapon’s next transformation.
Tetsuya Nomura interviewed at the Magic 2017 event
Tetsuya Nomura also talked aboutKeybladetransformations in an interview with Famitsu which was held at the MAGIC 2017 event. During this interview, he revealed that the transformations won’t follow strict offence and defence designations. This may mean that players will be able to explore more varied gameplay styles utilising transformations inKingdom Hearts 3.
So, what transformations have already been revealed forKingdom Hearts 3? Well, in the Toy Story themed world, it looks like theKeybladewill be able to turn into a giant hammer and a drill. See the trailer below.
The D23 Expo trailer showed off some more transformations, such as Twin Yo-Yos and Quick Claws for the Monsters Inc world. See below.
So, it looks like we’re dealing with more interesting - and more extreme -Keybladetransformations than in previousKingdom Heartsgames. Combined with the wonderful new worlds , it could be a pretty amazingKingdom Heartsgame.
No release date has been announced for Kingdom Hearts 3 yet. Stay tuned for further news about this title.
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