The Creator of the Kingdom Hearts Fortnite Trailer Clearly Knows Their Stuff

The collaboration between Kingdom Hearts and Fortnite has finally arrived, and Epic Games has dropped a trailer that deserves a standing ovation for its cinematic brilliance.

From the moment the opening guitar riffs of Hikaru Utada’s “Sanctuary” hit, I was instantly transported back to my college days, where I dedicated two full days to diving into this game upon its release. The trailer beautifully mirrors the opening cutscene of Kingdom Hearts 2, capturing the same thrilling and emotional moments. Sora hitting the ground in sync with the music? Pure perfection.

The creators of this trailer clearly know how to tug at the heartstrings of Kingdom Hearts fans, enticing many of us to jump back into this mashup of video game nostalgia. One of the top comments under the trailer perfectly sums it up: “You can tell whoever edited this is a true Kingdom Hearts fan.” If there had been a voiceover from Haley Joel Osment reminiscing about “far off memories” and “scattered dreams,” I would have been ready to clear space on my PS5 in an instant.

What’s impressive is that the trailer doesn’t rely on typical Fortnite gunplay to make its impact. The idea of Sora, Riku, and Kairi wielding firearms feels fundamentally off, much like many other characters in Fortnite crossovers. Instead, seeing the trio wield their iconic keyblades, with Sora soaring through the air executing combos I remember so well, keeps the spirit alive. It feels more like a nostalgic revival of a beloved game rather than a cheap rehash of our memories.