Following yesterday's announcement that The Game Awards will be available on Disney+, officials have further confirmed that this year's ceremony will feature "major announcements" for several of its games.
Perhaps all eyes are focused on the release of the biggest game in history on November 19, but there are still many exciting developments to look forward to in the gaming world afterward. As in previous years, The Game Awards will serve as the year-end celebration for the industry, expected to deliver major announcements for several upcoming titles.
This may be somewhat biased, but the title I'm most eager to see at this year's The Game Awards is Kingdom Hearts IV. With the game known to be releasing in a year, it makes perfect sense for a new trailer to debut at the awards ceremony. Disney's official stance on this collaboration further increases the likelihood of this happening.
As we reported yesterday, The Game Awards is partnering with Disney, allowing viewers to watch the awards ceremony live on Disney+. This already gave Kingdom Hearts fans a hint that something new might be coming, and Disney's official statement has only fueled the speculation—the statement clearly indicates that several major Disney games will bring "significant announcements and surprises" at the event.
Twitter user HMKilla discovered an official blog post on the Disney Newsroom website about The Game Awards coming to Disney+. The post directly mentions that this year's ceremony will bring major announcements and surprises for Disney's "most anticipated games," a description that applies to quite a few titles.
Of course, among the games currently announced by Disney, the biggest title is undoubtedly Kingdom Hearts IV. The game is scheduled for release in late 2027, so unveiling new content at The Game Awards fits perfectly with its marketing schedule. It's highly likely that new world settings will be revealed, rather than continuing to showcase content from Coco.
Tetsuya Nomura previously stated that players would have to wait a while longer for more news on Kingdom Hearts IV, but that comment was made back in the summer, and the timing now aligns perfectly. Even if it's not Kingdom Hearts IV, players will most likely get an official announcement for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 3—although Lucasfilm hinted just yesterday that related news wouldn't be revealed until January next year.