'Kingdom Hearts 3' release date updates: Game's trailer not expected at E3 2016; HD compilation to come out in December

(Facebook/KingdomHearts)Square Enix won't be releasing any trailer for "Kingdom Hearts 3" at this year's E3.

"Kingdom Hearts" fans were dealt a big blow as it was revealed that there won't be any big reveals about the game's third installation at the ongoing Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

There have been rumblings in the past few months that Square Enix would be releasing a trailer for "Kingdom Hearts 3" at this year's E3. But a quick glimpse at the game company's E3 schedule shows that the game is not included in Square Enix's presentations. June 14 has "Deux Ex GO" and "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" on the agenda, and June 15 will see the company hosting a Gameplay Walkthrough and Q&A for "Final Fantasy XII" and a discussion with "Kingdom Hearts"co-director Tai Yasue about "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue." Meanwhile, June 16 will focus on "World of Final Fantasy" and a "Hitman" gameplay Live Stream.

Fans will undoubtedly bring up "Kingdom Hearts 3" during the Q&A with Yasue but whether or not the director has something to share is another matter.

Nevertheless, this E3 won't be a total loss for "Kingdom Hearts" aficionados, with the presentation on "Kingdom Hearts 2.8" and the announcement on its pending release. Reports have indicated that the upcoming HD compilation will feature a new playable episode and next-generation graphics which can be seen clearly in the game's recently released trailer.

The trailer had a three-fold way of unveiling the game. The first part showcased the theatrical look and lines of "Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance," while the second part unveiled Aqua's new mission in Fragmentary Passage. The last part of the trailer underlined some tweaks to the cinematography of "Kingdom Hearts Unchained X Back Cover."

The clip also revealed something important to fans — a teaser that the company will have "upcoming announcements this winter." That was all it took for fans to start speculating and hoping that Square Enix will finally be confirming a "Kingdom Hearts 3" release date.

"Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue" will be released on the PlayStation 4 in December, while "Kingdom Hearts 3" is rumored to hit the market sometime in 2017.

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