Square Enix Introduces Baymax From 'Big Hero 6' to 'Kingdom Hearts III' (VIDEO)
Square Enix has put Sora and Baymax together in gameplay for "Kingdom Hearts III."
Upcoming action role-playing game "Kingdom Hearts III" will feature Baymax from "Big Hero 6" with "Kingdom Hearts" central character, Sora, shown riding an armored version of the Disney hydro-powered synthformer healthcare robot in concept art revealed during the D23 Expo over the weekend.
The "Kingdom Hearts III presentation at the Official Disney Fan Club's expo at the Anaheim Convention Center revealed Baymax and "Big Hero 6" setting, San Fransokyo will be included in the ninth installment of Square Enix's "Kingdom Hearts" series.
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The concept art shown depicts Sora and Baymax doing aerial battle with a black version of Baymax high above San Fransokyo, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming game's flight mechanics.
"Kingdom Hearts III" producer Shinji Hashimoto revealed a spoiler from the game, hinting the black version of the robot is the old Baymax body left behind in the giant teleportation portal from "Big Hero 6" which "Kingdom Hearts III" antagonists have infused with dark powers to create an evil robot.
The twin versions of Baymax is in keeping with the themes from previous "Kingdom Hearts" games, which feature good and evil variants of a character facing off against each other.
"Kingdom Hearts III" has also been revealed as more fast-paced, with additional combat-related gameplay compared to its predecessors. Fans should expect improved graphics, new platforming mechanics and lots of action.
With the overlap between Square Enix's "Kingdom Hearts III" and Disney's "Big Hero 6," fans of both genres will encounter the shared themes of friendship and the power of light over darkness.
Square Enix has yet to reveal the release date for "Kingdom Hearts III," which will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
