Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road Closing Down

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road mobile game will be closing down from the end of May, with the story concluding in April 2021.

The app has suspended its sale of in-game purchases and an update will be made to the game in September to make an offline version of the game available to play.

Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road is a mobile game answers the question, Why did Master Xehanort, a major figure in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, become the seeker of darkness? That very mystery paints the story of his youth as he studies to become a Keyblade Wielder.

The official statement states:

Hello, Keyblade wielders.

Thank you for playing KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Dark Road. We have an important announcement regarding the future of this title.

The KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ story will conclude this Apr. Following this, KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Dark Road will end service on May 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (PDT) / May 31, 2021 1:00 (UTC). An offline version of this app will be made available so players can enjoy the entire story. KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Dark Road will be playable offline and KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ will be available as a theater mode.

It is with a heavy heart that we make this announcement, and we sincerely apologize for the news. The entire KHUXDR team is deeply grateful for all the support and enthusiasm players have shared throughout the years, and we look forward to what the future holds.

Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura also took to social media to confirm the news.

Are you sad to see Kingdom Hearts Union X coming to an end?