Kingdom Hearts 4 could be the first game in the series to feature Marvel characters, and there's a good argument for Doctor Strange to be among the first involved. One of Kingdom Hearts' strengths is the sheer amount of Disney properties that it is able to pull characters and settings from. Kingdom Hearts 4 could expand the series' reach further thanks to the expansions that Disney has made, including the acquisition of Marvel. The series has more opportunities open to it than ever before. Among all of Kingdom Hearts' new options, Doctor Strange already has a path into the game.

The concept of a Marvel world in Kingdom Hearts is worthy of a lot of discussion. After all, the Marvel universe is vast, featuring a remarkable number of heroes and villains. Many of these characters could fit quite well into a Kingdom Hearts game. From well-known icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers to more niche heroes such as Squirrel Girl, the Marvel universe has a lot to offer. A world in Kingdom Hearts could pull from several areas of the Marvel universe to make something memorable. It all depends on whether the developers are willing to do so.

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Doctor Strange is Marvel's Biggest Master of the Mystic Arts

Doctor Strange is one of the most obvious Marvel picks for Kingdom Hearts for a few reasons. Although he is not one of the most prominent superheroes that Marvel has created, he has benefited from appearing in several recent movies and video games to raise his profile. In addition, his role as the Sorcerer Supreme makes him one of the foremost authorities on magic in the Marvel universe. This includes the ability to travel to other dimensions and planes of existence. If there is any Marvel character who would have the means to travel through the worlds of Kingdom Hearts, it would be Doctor Strange.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Could Make Doctor Strange an Invaluable Ally

Doctor Strange's presence in the plot could provide a clever twist for Kingdom Hearts 4's worlds. Since Doctor Strange is a master of multiversal travel, he could assist Sora in getting from one place to another, especially if a Marvel world is among the game's new offerings. This would make him one of the more important characters in the game if that was the case. For a less plot-important options, he could be used to denote bonus levels or challenges, letting Sora travel to other versions of the game's worlds in the multiverse and tackle more difficult tasks in exchange for rewards.

Doctor Strange Could Have a Connection to Kingdom Hearts' Keyblades

There is another potential role for Doctor Strange that could have some ramifications for Kingdom Hearts 4's potential keyblades. With the keyblades being ancient weapons with mystical powers, it makes sense that Doctor Strange would have knowledge of them. He could give Sora information on some of the unlockable keyblades, or know of the locations of the game's keyblade wielders. Of course, it's very possible that Doctor Strange could be a keyblade wielder himself, with his own magic-themed keyblade that Sora could obtain. In addition to giving Doctor Strange a crucial role, this would also open the door to some fascinating new keyblades.

When it comes to lore reasoning, character potential, and the amount of roles he could play, Doctor Strange is a prime candidate for a Marvel crossover in Kingdom Hearts 4. His knowledge of the multiverse, mastery of magic in many forms, and general power level could make him a very useful ally to Sora and company on their next quest. Kingdom Hearts 4 may be perfectly set up for a guest appearance by the Sorcerer Supreme.

Kingdom Hearts 4

Kingdom Hearts 4 is an action RPG developed by Square Enix and represents the fifteenth installment in the franchise. Players once again are put in the shoes of Sora who is suddenly trapped in a more realistic world called Quadratum, with companions like Donald and Goofy attempting to rescue him. Kingdom Hearts 4 is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts 3 and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.

Franchise

Kingdom Hearts

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox Series X|S

Developer(s)

Square Enix

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

RPG , Action