‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Update: ‘Big Hero 6’ Evil Baymax Rumor Is Wrong, Don’t Believe The Hype

An old Kingdom Hearts 3 rumor has resurfaced regarding the introduction of an evil Big Hero 6 character that is simply unsubstantiated at this point in the game’s development.

First, let’s start with what Square Enix has confirmed. Back during D23 Expo 2015, Square Enix and Disney confirmed Big Hero 6 would be among the new worlds introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3. Roy Conli, producer from the Walt Disney Animation Studios, released the following statement during the announcement:

“The themes in Big Hero 6 and Kingdom Hearts match very well. For instance there’s friendship, really important to both stories, and then of course light over darkness. The story will take place after the events of the film after Hiro and the gang have formed a heroic team. Not only will this allow us to explore all new adventures focused on great action, but we’ll also get to see Baymax again.”

It’s no surprise we’ll see Baymax in Kingdom Hearts 3. However, this story claims Kingdom Hearts 3 players might see an evil, heartless version of Baymax according to “concept art” from the game. The concept art referenced was uploaded on Slashfilm.com’s official Twitter back in 2015. Check out the original tweet below.

This “concept art” doesn’t confirm an Evil or Heartless Baymax in the Kingdom Hearts 3 . Square Enix hasn’t released plot details about Kingdom Hearts 3 that substantiate an Evil Baymax rumor. Square Enix and Disney also didn’t comment on the legitimacy of the concept art shared by Slashfilm. For all we know, this concept art could have nothing to do with the final Kingdom Hearts 3 plot. The rumor is old and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Speaking of Kingdom Heart 3 ’s plot, there was a more recent leak that allegedly explained the game’s overall story. Check out the alleged plot description shared by Twitter user @ArikaMiz:

With the world under the control of a single Master, the final struggle for true peace begins.

Through countless adventures across many worlds in his long battle against the darkness, Sora, once a little boy who only dreamed worlds beyond his island even existed, has grown up to a dashing young man. Now he is realizing that that battle has played out exactly as Master Xehanort had planned, and the second Keyblade War, the final struggle between light and dark, looms ahead. To counter the overwhelming darkness, Sora and his friends must gather the seven guardians of light. His best friend Riku and King Mickey seek out a battle-scarred Keyblade wielder, while Sora, Donald, and Goofy set off on a journey to find “the Key to Return Hearts.” Never-before-featured Disney worlds set the stage for another daring adventure to save the universe!

Chosen by the Keyblade, he is the one whose heart’s light never fails to shine as a beacon of hope.

Sora, the brave hero chosen by the Keyblade, has always had a strong sense of justice. Through his many battles against darkness, he has grown and learned about the world immensely. Drawn to his light, many friends have lent him their support and granted him their powers to counter the darkness: Riku, the childhood friend he grew up with on Destiny Islands; Donald and Goofy, the two comrades with whom he has shared his adventures from the very beginning; and King Mickey, who unfailingly supports Sora with his own mighty strength. As the world becomes enveloped in another battle against darkness, the Keyblade wielder and his friends must rise up against Master Xehanort and thwart his plot to incite another Keyblade War.

Again, Square Enix and Disney have not released a statement regarding the authenticity of the plot description. We get your frustration. Square Enix and Disney are taking their sweet time with Kingdom Hearts 3 development, and we want the game already! Unfortunately, Final Fantasy XV development took precedent over Kingdom Hearts 3, which likely means it’ll be a few more years until the game is released.

Kingdom Hearts 3 is currently in development for PS4 and Xbox One.