It’s rumored that the extra video in the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix is a trailer of the next Kingdom Hearts game, Birth By Sleep for the PSP. This rumor actually has some strong backing based on the various details revealed at the Tokyo Game Show.
Plot Synopsis quoted from Wikipedia:
Birth by Sleep focuses on the story of Keyblade masters before Sora from the original Kingdom Hearts game and is a prequel, taking place ten years before the original Kingdom Hearts. Nomura has stated that though there are three scenarios, there is not one singularly important scenario or character, but that the main theme is Ven’s identity. It is also believed to be connected to the unlockable trailers at the end of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. The story revolves around three Keyblade apprentices in search of a missing Keyblade master, Master Xehanort, and his apprentice. Their disappearance foreshadows a great disaster. The game will take place entirely in Disney-themed worlds, both new and old, and will reflect the time difference between this game and the previous Kingdom Hearts games.
The basic translation of the video is;
“The sealed tale of the truth.”
“There is no such thing as coincidence in fate.”
“All the fates have been set.”
“After a long time, each fate…”
“Will await the awakening of a new tale.”
So what do you think of the concept for the next Kingdom Hearts game? Yay? Nay? I think it could be good, though it seems quite a bit darker than the other games so far. It apparently takes place entirely in Disney Worlds, so maybe I’m wrong; but the trailer didn’t really give me much of a Kingdom Hearts feel aside from the heart moon. Mind you, the second Kingdom Hearts was a little darker and realistic than the first and I preferred it, perhaps I might like a darker atmosphere in it. Maybe it could mean more screen time for the good old Pumpkin King. 
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