Kingdom Hearts 3 may be months away from release, but that doesn't mean players can't already unlock a bonus keyblade for it. Square Enix has released an update for the mobile game Kingdom Hearts Union X (pronounced "Union Cross") that makes it possible to unlock the Starlight Keyblade for use in Kingdom Hearts 3.

The new update for Kingdom Hearts Union X actually adds mini-games that will later be featured in Kingdom Hearts 3. The Classic Kingdom mini-games, which are Game & Watch-style mini-games based on old Mickey Mouse cartoons, can now be played in Union X, and are actually how players unlock the Starlight Keyblade.

Exact requirements for unlocking the Starlight Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 3 have yet to be revealed, beyond that players have to play the Classic Kingdom mini-games. However, once players have managed to fulfill the mysterious requirements, Square Enix will send them a code through the Kingdom Hearts Union X app, which they can then redeem on their platform of choice to get the Starlight Keyblade once Kingdom Hearts 3 launches early next year.

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As the days go by, Kingdom Hearts fans may discover the exact method to unlock the Starlight Keyblade for Kingdom Hearts 3, but in the meantime, interested players should just spend time playing the Classic Kingdom mini-games in Union X.

It's not often that players are able to unlock content for a game months ahead of its release, but this is actually a clever way to get Kingdom Hearts 3 enthusiasts into the mobile game. After all, completionists will no doubt want the Starlight Keyblade for their collection in Kingdom Hearts 3, and it seems as though the only way they'll be able to get their hands on it is by putting in some time in Union X. And who knows, maybe they'll discover they actually like it and will keep it on their phone.

While this promotion may get Union X some more players, it's safe to say that most Kingdom Hearts fans are fixated on the long-awaited release of Kingdom Hearts 3. Luckily, the long wait is almost over.

Kingdom Hearts 3 launches on January 29, 2019 for PS4 and Xbox One.

Source: IGN