Square Enix’s recent D23 presentation provided a long-awaited update on Kingdom Hearts 4, confirming that Pixar’s Coco will feature as a playable Disney world alongside the news that Donald, Goofy, and Mickey Mouse will be playable. While the announcement thrilled long-time fans tracking the action-RPG series, it also reignited interest in an extensive set of leaks that first surfaced online back in 2025. That prior document, which claimed to outline the initial roster of locations slated for the sequel, included Coco long before any official footage showed Sora wielding a skeleton-themed Keyblade.
The initial leak gained notoriety for asserting that Square Enix had selected a heavy mix of modern Disney and Pixar properties, alongside staple original locations. According to the document, players can expect visits to franchise foundations like Radiant Garden and Destiny Islands, alongside new additions such as Moana, The Princess and the Frog, Zootopia, Inside Out, and Star Wars. The list also detailed multiple sub-zones for Wreck-It Ralph, an enigmatic entry labeled only as “WF,” and returning Kingdom Hearts 3 areas including The Final World and Scala Ad Caelum. While fan-made wish lists often mimic these exact Disney properties, the precise inclusion of Coco forces a fresh look at the document’s broader claims.
Validating pre-release leaks remains an uncertain science in games journalism, particularly given how fluid internal roadmaps can be during multi-year production cycles. Square Enix has explicitly labeled the leaked roster as an “initial” selection, leaving plenty of room for cut content, shifted priorities, or completely new additions prior to launch. However, with the studio officially targetting a firm 2027 release window and asserting that development progress precludes any internal delays, the core scope of the project appears largely locked in. As additional promotional material surface, the accuracy of the remaining entries on the list will quickly become apparent.
For now, the confirmation of Coco serves as the first tangible piece of evidence supporting the legitimacy of the 2025 leak. Whether the remaining Disney worlds like Wall-E or The Incredibles actually make the final cut remains unconfirmed by official channels. Still, Square Enix’s steady shift toward Pixar’s modern catalog aligns naturally with the visual direction established in the debut trailer. As development proceeds toward 2027, the line between internet rumor and confirmed feature continues to thin.
