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Switch 2 Punches Above Its Weight Thanks to DLSS, but Kingdom Hearts 3’s Legacy UE4 Build Strips That Crutch Away

Kingdom Hearts 4 headlines a Nintendo Direct while technical analysis highlights the Switch 2’s reliance on DLSS.

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📍 How it ended

The Switch 2 was described as punching above its weight thanks to DLSS, while Kingdom Hearts 3's legacy build was noted to strip that support away. Kingdom Hearts 4 received a gameplay reveal at a Nintendo Direct, and beloved PS2 action RPGs were announced for a PS5 remaster.

Epilogue added 29d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Coverage reports that Kingdom Hearts IV received a surprise gameplay reveal during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Additional announcements include PS5 remasters for beloved PS2 action RPGs and technical analysis of Kingdom Hearts 3 running on the Switch 2 hardware.

IGN and Engadget highlighted the surprise trailer drop for Kingdom Hearts IV during the Nintendo event. Kotaku noted the sequel features characters from a game that is currently unavailable to play, while Wccftech examined how the Switch 2 leverages DLSS, contrasting it with the limitations of the legacy Unreal Engine 4 build found in Kingdom Hearts 3.

Coverage does not yet specify which specific titles constitute the beloved PS2 action RPGs mentioned in the remaster trailer. Details regarding the release window for Kingdom Hearts IV and the broader implications of the Switch 2 hardware analysis remain to be seen.

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Quick answers

When was Kingdom Hearts 4 revealed?

Coverage from IGN and Engadget notes the surprise reveal took place during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.

What technical issues were reported regarding the Switch 2?

Wccftech reports that while the Switch 2 generally uses DLSS to enhance performance, the legacy Unreal Engine 4 build of Kingdom Hearts 3 does not benefit from this support.

What is known about the new characters in Kingdom Hearts IV?

Kotaku reports that the game features characters from a title that is no longer playable, though coverage does not specify their identities.

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Kingdom Hearts IV Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct DLSS PS5 Remaster

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