Clair Obscur Advocates for Inclusion of Non-Square Enix RPGs in Kingdom Hearts

Okay, so here’s a wild thought — Kingdom Hearts is this weird mix of Disney magic and Square Enix’s RPG vibes, right? They’ve got these characters mingling in a way that’s both fun and, let’s be honest, kinda bonkers. But here’s the kicker: what if they just, I don’t know, decided to chuck some other game universes in there too? And I swear, there’s already a good reason to do it — enter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Yeah, I know, the name sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but stay with me here.

This game from Sandfall Interactive blew up, like, 2 million copies or something. People are into it, big time. It’s got this killer mix of gameplay and narrative that’s so compelling it could make a strong case for shuffling into Kingdom Hearts — outside the usual Square Enix stuff. I mean, who said they should stop at Final Fantasy? There’s a whole world of RPGs out there, begging to be mashed together.

So, what makes Clair Obscur such a hot contender? First off, its story packs a punch that could add some serious depth to Kingdom Hearts’ tales. Like, imagine these emotional arcs intertwining. Sounds epic, huh? The characters have these relationships that just fit right into the whole Kingdom Hearts dynamic. It’s like they were oddly meant to be together in some gaming crossover destiny.

Anyway — wait, no — this game’s combat mechanics? Totally lined up with what Kingdom Hearts is rocking. It’s like adding spice to what’s already there. And if they can nail that with Clair Obscur, then why stop there? Loads of other games could, you know, slide into the mix and shake things up in the best way possible.

So we’ve got this perfect storm forming here, and why wouldn’t Kingdom Hearts just dive right in? Kingdom Hearts 4 is on the horizon, and it’s supposedly a fresh start — or something like that. Sora’s chilling in Quadratum (fancy name for kinda purgatory), and with Verum Rex in the scene, it’s like the stage is practically set for some universe-hopping shenanigans.

Sure, going beyond Square Enix could be a risky leap, but sounds worth it if you ask me. Imagine Clair Obscur waltzing into Kingdom Hearts 4, contributing its cool features to the mix. Kingdom Hearts could become the king of action JRPGs if they play their cards right. And hey, if they mess it up, at least we can say they tried something wild.