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Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Closed Beta Starts Next Month

Amar DeogaonkarBy 4 Mins Read News

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link closed beta is set to commence from the next month. The developer, Square Enix, has announced that it will start accepting applications for this special closed beta test.

However, those residing in the United Kingdom as well as Australia are the only ones eligible to apply. The developer claims that only 3,000 select gamers will be chosen to participate.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is a new offering by Final Fantasy’s famed developer Square Enix. It is a mobile game, which is anticipated to release in 2024 for Android and iOS phones. Square Enix has described this brand new entry in its immensely popular Kingdom Hearts franchise, as a ‘GPS action RPG’. Apart from the series staples, such as Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Rapunzel, Riku, and Sore, the game is supposed to introduce various new characters and gameplay elements.

The new title will feature new characters along with a brand new story that takes place within the larger Kingdom Hearts universe. While the developer is yet to announce any specifics of the upcoming game, the trailer indicates that the game will use both open-world, AR-enabled exploration, as well as challenging and stimulating battles with new enemies.

Gamers on iOS and Android devices will be eligible for the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link closed beta test. The developer will accept the applications up until Nov 19, 2023. Only people aged more than 18 years and residing in the UK and Australia will be eligible to apply.

This is certainly disheartening for the series’ fans in Japan and the United States, two major countries where the series has a massive fan following. However, as the game operates using GPS technology, there’s no chance for players outside the UK and Australia to participate in this closed beta test.

The closed beta test for Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link for iOS will commence between Nov 29, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023. 1500 people will be chosen to participate in it. The official dates for the Android beta tests are yet to be announced. However, it is likely that the Android test will also consist of 1,500 beta testers, and is anticipated to happen sometime in Jan 2024.

For Android Users

  • Android phone running Android version 10 and up
  • Snapdragon 845 processor or better
  • 4 GB RAM and 5 GB free space

For iOS Users

  • iPhone XS or above
  • iOS version 15.0 and up
  • 5 GB free space

Players can sign up for the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link closed beta using the following steps:

  1. Go to the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link website.
  2. Select the ‘Beta Test Application’ option, visible in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Select the boxes labeled ‘Closed Beta Test Application Requirements’, ‘Closed Beta Test Precautions’, and ‘Closed Beta Test Agreement’. Accept the Privacy Policy.
  4. Fill out the questionnaire and input the email address.
  5. Check the provided information is correct and hit ‘Send’.
  6. Square Enix will email a confirmation and let the selected participants (for iOS test) know by Nov 28, 2023.

Note: Square Enix has confirmed that none of the progress or items unlocked by players participating in this closed beta test will carry forward when the full game releases. Beta testers will have to restart the game from scratch, losing the progress they had made in the closed beta, once the full game is released later in 2024.

Source: Kingdom Hearts (Via X)

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Amar is a Video Game Journalist at GamesHorizon, covering the latest game launches and crucial industry scoops. He has been writing for more than a decade and gaming ever since the original Contra games were cool. A sucker for slasher RPGs with minimal skill-tree elements and hours-long cutscenes.