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'Kingdom Hearts 3' rumors: PC version in the works; Xbox One version listed back, Kairi a playable characteter in the sequel?

| Sep 07, 2016 01:30 AM EDT

Kingdom Hearts 3 is an action-RPG developed by Square Enix for the PS4 and Xbox One consoles. It is considered the third title of the Kingdom Hearts game series.

New "Kingdom Hearts 3" details will feature the Xbox One version listed back, Kairi as a playable character and PC version in the works soon.

Several rumors are making rounds regarding Xbox One version of "Kingdom Hearts 3" mysteriously taken out in Xbox live Japan list. Several gamers were surprised by the sudden disappearance of the game, which led to the speculation that "Kingdom Hearts 3" could be a PlayStation 4 exclusive game.

However, "Kingdom Hearts 3" was listed back into Xbox Live Japan, although there is still no option to pre order the game yet or any info on the release date.

Aside from the Xbox One verson being listed back, there are also rumors that "Kingdom Hearts 3" could be ported to the PC platform, but Square Enix has not not mention anything regarding a PC version of the sequel. Considering their recent focus on bringing previously console exclusive games to PC, it is possible there might be a PC release in the future, SegmentNext reported.

In other news, a new playable character will be introduced in "Kingdom Hearts 3" as Kairi will joining the fight along with Sora, Riku, King Mickey and the rest of gang.

Kairi is one of Sora's oldest friends and potential love interest as Sora often competes with Riku for her attention. It was during the first "Kingdom Hearts" game that Kairi is one of the Princesses of Hearts that Heartless and Ansem want in order to raise Kingdom Hearts and cover the world on darkness. Sora was able to save Kairi but with cause. Kairi returned to "Kingdom Hearts 2" as a teenager and she still waiting for both Sora and Riku to return to her life.

It was revealed in "Kingdom Hearts 2" that Kairi can wield a Keyblade, thus making her a potential Keyblade master,but fans are disappointed that Kairi will not be a playable character in the second game, Mobile&Apps reported.

Gaming fans are hopeful that Square Enix could feature more playable characters besides Sora in "Kingdom Hearts 3" as it was previously hinted by game director Tetsuya Nomura that a young Xenohart and Eraqus will be playable characters in the game's prologue.

Previous reports revealed that EB Games debunked rumors of a Nintendo NX version "Kingdom Hearts 3" and Square Enix has yet to comment on anything new regarding the sequel, as the Japanese game developers are focused on "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue", which will launch on December for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

"Kingdom Hearts 3" is speculated to be release on 2017 for the PS4 and Xbox One.

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