Kingdom Hearts IV up for Most Wanted at Joysticks

The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards nominees were revealed on September 25, and Kingdom Hearts IV is shortlisted for Most Wanted Game. KH13 reports the nomination alongside Final Fantasy VII Revelation, while TheGamer notes the category also includes Persona 6 and The Witcher 4.

Voting runs on GamesRadar's awards page across 21 categories, per KH13. The voting period ends October 23, 2026, and the ceremony is set for November 11, 2026.

The official KINGDOM HEARTS account joined in the same day, pointing fans to goldenjoysticks.com to vote - the post treats the shortlist as a call to action, not just a mention.

Kingdom Hearts IV nominated for Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards (KINGDOM HEARTS on X)

The nod lands a little over a year out from the late-2027 launch window, keeping KH4 in the awards conversation through the quiet stretch. If the shortlist matters to you, the practical move is simple: vote before October 23.