Summary
TheKingdom Heartsmobile spin-offKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Roadwas recently removed from digital storefronts, meaning that fans will no longer be able to purchase this entry in the long-running JRPG crossover franchise.Kingdom Heartshas seen many sequels and spin-offs on various platforms over the past two decades, from mainline console entries to handheld installments likeBirth by Sleepand358/2 Days. Each game provides more pieces of the sprawling narrative puzzle detailing Sora’s adventures through many Disney worlds and the battle between light and darkness that serves as the core of the franchise.
One such piece isKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road, a mobile spin-off that was released on iOS and Android devices in 2020 with an offline version appearing a few years later. Setbefore the events of the mainKingdom Heartsgames,Union X Dark Roadtold the backstory of Xehanort, the primary antagonist of the “Dark Seeker Saga” that spanned the series from the first game untilKingdom Hearts 3.
Unfortunately, it appears that curiousKingdom Heartsfans won’t be able to experience this prequel adventure in its original form. As reported by outlets likeGameSpot,Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Roadwas quietly delisted from the Apple and Google Play stores last week, without any acknowledgment or explanation from publisher Square Enix. While the game itself is inaccessible, the officialKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Roadwebsiteis still active for the time being.
Fans Can No Longer Play Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road
This sudden removal has left many fans disappointed, especially since the aforementioned offline version eliminated the need to maintain the originalUnion X Dark Road’s live-service elements. Another issue surroundingKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road’s delisting is the game’s potential significance tothe upcoming titleKingdom Hearts 4. While Xehanort himself met his end inKingdom Hearts 3, fans spotted Strelitzia, a major character in theKingdom Heartsmobile games, in theKingdom Hearts 4trailer. There, she meets up with Sora, who finds himself in a mysterious alternate realm called Quadratum.
Now thatKingdom Hearts Union X Dark Roadhas been taken off digital platforms, players who didn’t get to experience it will miss out on Strelitzia’s backstory and connection to thelargerKingdom Heartstimeline. SomeKingdom Heartsfans are hoping to see the mobile games get remade or re-released in the future, something that has already happened with some past entries in the series.
Kingdom Hearts: Dark Road
WHERE TO PLAY
KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD can be played easily with taps and swipes on your smart phone and is stress free with no complicated leveling or evolving! Level up through Auto Mode or enjoy strategic battles with bosses. Why did Master Xehanort, a major figure in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, become the seeker of darkness? That very mystery paints the story of his youth as he studies to become a Keyblade WielderAfter leaving the island he calls home following an encounter with a mysterious figure, Xehanort now spends his days studying alongside his classmates to become a great Keyblade wielder. He has an extremely curious and inquisitive nature, though his indifferent manner might suggest otherwise.
