The video game industry is full of unsubstantiated leaks, and gamers have learned to take any rumors (however exciting they may be) with a pinch of salt. The Nvidia leak way back in 2021 seemed too good to be true, with a very long list of unexpected PC ports, sequels, and remakes that were apparently in the works if it was to be believed. Now with the recent confirmation of Kingdom Hearts 4, it seems like more than a few of the titles featured on it have proved to be real.
The Kingdom Hearts series has been cultivating a loyal fanbase for two decades now, with the crossover universe of Disney and Square Enix bringing many fan-favorite properties into one beloved game franchise. Players are always clamoring for the next installment, and it seems like their hopes for the next mainline title have finally been answered thanks to the release of the first official trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 and confirmation that the sequel is in development. Now, Kingdom Hearts 4 joins the ever-growing list of games from the Nvidia leak that have turned out to be not so speculative after all.
Nvidia Leak
In late 2021, the gaming world was rocked by a massive leak from Nvidia GeForce Now's backend, which revealed a seemingly extensive list of planned PC ports. The list also included many titles that had yet to be announced, like Mortal Kombat 12, Gears of War 6, or a Final Fantasy 9 remake, causing gamers to think they might be on their way.
But these were all just rumors until Nvidia confirmed that list did in fact come from its own organization, but that it was in no way a list of confirmed ports, remakes, or upcoming games and was instead part of a testing tool. A lot of what was here was said to be "speculative." While much of the list is still yet to be confirmed and some entries even seem incredibly unlikely, there are enough games that have since been confirmed that make the Nvidia leak look more and more legit as the months go by.
Kingdom Hearts 4 And Other Confirmed Titles
With such a cliffhanger ending in Kingdom Hearts 3, it was a foregone conclusion that Kingdom Hearts 4 was on the way, but it wasn't until the Kingdom Hearts 20th-anniversary event that fans of the franchise could be sure. The release of the first official trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 has given players plenty to talk about, especially as there are usually a few more years separating mainline entries in the series. With Kingdom Hearts 3 coming out in 2019, fans weren't expecting a new Kingdom Hearts game for a while yet, so the news of the upcoming title is even more exciting.
The confirmation of Kingdom Hearts 4 also adds more credence to the list of titles in the Nvidia leak and joins other games like Crysis 4 and Death Stranding: Director’s Cut that have since been confirmed. While many question marks still remain, there appears to be enough truth to the leak that it's understandable why so many players have had their hopes raised. With speculation rife about what might be announced yet, many are taking Kingdom Hearts 4's confirmation as further proof that the leak does in fact feature actual upcoming titles. The list of confirmed games is as follows:
- Chrono Cross remaster
- Crysis 4
- Death Stranding: Director’s Cut
- Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed
- God of War for PC
- Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition
- Kingdom Hearts 4
- Payday 3
- Sniper Elite 5
- Street Fighter 6
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection for PC
- Untitled game from Respawn Entertainment (Respawn Entertainment announced in January that it's working on three new Star Wars titles)
Other Likely Titles From the Nvidia Leak Still To Come
Although the list of games that have been confirmed after the extensive Nvidia leak is growing, there are still plenty that have yet to be announced. They range from heavily rumored to unlikely, with games like Street Fighter 6 basically confirmed to Titanfall 3 being well and truly on the back burner (if it comes at all). Other games featured in the Nvidia leak seem just as improbable, at least in regards to release window, like the next BioShock game from Cloud Chamber.
While it has been confirmed to be on its way, the leak suggested it would have a 2022 launch window, which would be a big surprise if it turned out to be true. There are a number of PC ports featured in the link which also seem like they could take a while, if they happen at all. Horizon Zero Dawn may have made its way onto PC, but the sequel doesn't seem to have any immediate plans to make the jump.
Game Rant collected a list of all the games featured in the Nvidia leak, and there are still many, many titles that haven't joined Kingdom Hearts 4 in the 'confirmed' category yet, but gamers are still hopeful. Some are definitely more likely than others, and there are a number of sequels for popular series that are basically a sure thing. Games like XCOM 3, Monster Hunter 6, and Mortal Kombat 12 are highly anticipated, and it wouldn't be surprising if players hear about them in the coming months. There are also a number of leaks that hint at a Resident Evil 4 remake – something that seems increasingly possible given the success of the studio's other recent remakes. Final Fantasy 9 could also follow in Final Fantasy 7's footsteps and get a remake of its own, which would be great news for fans.
Thanks to the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4, the Nvidia leak has received renewed attention as players pore over the list to see what else might be announced next. The gradual confirmation of rumored titles from the list appears to add validity to its claims, and even the more unlikely revelations seem more and more possible. It will be interesting to see what the next few months bring, and which other games from the Nvidia leak find themselves moving from the 'unconfirmed' category to the 'on the way' list.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is currently in development.