Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
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All The New Switch 2 Ports Confirmed In Nintendo Direct June 2026
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct revealed several new ports for the Nintendo Switch 2, including Lies of P: Complete Edition, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind. Previously PlayStation 5 exclusive Stellar Blade and a new version of Minecraft are also coming to the platform. Several other third-party titles will launch day-and-date with other platforms.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
Square Enix has announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, set to release on October 8. This collection includes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind. Individual titles will also be available separately, with a demo for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind already out on Switch 2.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] announced
Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III, a compilation of the first three Kingdom Hearts games for Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, set for release on October 8th. The collection includes KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC), with individual games and the PC version also releasing in October. Platform-exclusive in-game keyblades will be offered for early purchasers.
While You Wait for Kingdom Hearts 4, Play the Entire Saga with New Collection on PS5
Square Enix has announced the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III for PlayStation 5, releasing on October 8, 2026. This compilation includes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 with its Re Mind DLC, offering the complete saga for $74.99. The collection provides a way for players to catch up on the story before the release of Kingdom Hearts 4.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Unveiled, Rest of Series is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8th
Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts 4 and confirmed the entire Kingdom Hearts series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8th, including HD remix collections. A trailer revealed hints of Organization XIII's plans and Sora battling monsters in the real world. Kingdom Hearts 4 will also launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Feature: I Played Kingdom Hearts for the Very First Time, Here's What I Liked and What I Didn't
The author shares their first experience playing the original Kingdom Hearts, finding enjoyment in the Disney crossovers and the game's relatively straightforward nature. However, they express dislike for the Gummi Ship segments and the boss fight against Ursula, while also voicing concern about the series' notoriously convoluted story.
Opinion: I Played Kingdom Hearts for the Very First Time, Here's What I Liked and What I Didn't
A first-time player shares their experience with the original Kingdom Hearts, highlighting the nostalgic appeal of Disney worlds and characters as a major positive. Criticisms include the repetitive Gummi Ship segments, a frustrating Ursula boss fight, and concerns about the series' notoriously convoluted story.