Kingdom Hearts Returns on Switch 2, Showing Why Sora's Crossover Still Feels Unique
A teenager with improbable hair, Donald Duck, Goofy and a collection of Final Fantasy characters: on paper, Kingdom Hearts sounds like a crossover that should never have worked. Yet the partnership between Disney and Square Enix produced one of gaming's most recognizable franchises. Its native return to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, offers another opportunity to understand its enduring appeal.