Square Enix will release the PC versions of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologueand Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind for via Steam on June 13 the company announced. Each will be available for purchase individually or together as an all-in-one Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece collection.
Each title is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC through the Epic Games Store, as well as Switch as cloud versions.
Here’s an overview of each game, via Square Enix:
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Multiple Kingdom Hearts experiences are coming to the platform, specifically:
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
- Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind
- Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece (a package that includes all the above builds)
In these titles, you will experience the “Dark Seeker Saga” and go through Sora’s humble beginnings on the idyllic Destiny Islands, his fateful meeting with Donald Duck and Goofy, and finally to the trio’s climactic battle against the forces of darkness.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX includes texture updates to its graphics as you buy Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind or Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece the pack will give you a new platform exclusive Keyblade: “Dead of Night”.
Of course, with a new platform comes a new audience, so maybe you’re fresh on Kingdom Hearts series and you’re wondering: what’s it all about? Read on and we’ll take a look at everything coming to Steam:
What is Kingdom Hearts?
Surely everyone has heard of Kingdom of Herts— has been around since 2002. Well, just in case…
Imagine taking some of the most popular Disney and Pixar characters of all time and some of the most popular Final Fantasy heroes of all time and smashed them together, like a child playing with action figures.
Then throw in amazing original characters, an expansive story, and a generous amount of Tetsuya Nomura magic, and what you get is an incredible action-RPG series that’s quite unlike any other series on the market.
It is Kingdom Hearts.
Which games are coming to PC via Steam?
Multiple Kingdom Hearts adventures are coming to Steam – you can see the full list below.
You might be thinking, “Wow, Square Enix – that sure sounds like a lot Kingdom Hearts!”
Well, you’re right – it’s known as The Dark Seeker Saga – the epic adventure of Sora and friends that stretches from the first game in the series to its shocking climax in Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind.
Here’s a detailed description of what’s available:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
This compilation contains four full games, with two additional story experiences thrown in for good measure.
- Kingdom Hearts Final Mix – The game that started it all, remastered with high definition visuals, improved controls, remastered soundtrack and more. This is the game that introduced us to Sora, a brave boy with big feet and a bigger heart.
- Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories – Taking place right after the events of the first game, Sora, Donald and Goofy enter the mysterious Castle Oblivion and find themselves on an adventure to forget in the best possible way!… This will make more sense when you play it.
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days (HD Remastered Cinematics) – This story focuses on Roxas, a new character with a special relationship with Sora. The compilation features cinematics from the original game, enhanced with additional text and remastered in high definition.
- Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix – The second numbered game reunites Sora, Donald and Goofy on an epic adventure in some of the most memorable and unexpected Disney worlds in the series. like Throne—Throneis here!
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix – Backstory time! This game turns back the clock to before Sora ever held a keyblade and shifts the focus to three new characters: Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. It’s an emotional adventure with a hugely entertaining combat system – there’s a reason it’s a true fan favorite.
- Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded (HD Remastered Cinematics) – This high-tech story takes Data Sora into the digital world to search for an answer to a cryptic message. Compilation includes enhanced cinema only.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
This collection of games is a true fan’s dream. It contains games that focus on some of the most popular characters in the series, Sora, Riku, and Aqua, and set the climax of the saga.
- Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD – Sora and Riku take their Mark of Mastery exams to become true Key Masters. Things don’t go to plan – if you thought your exams were stressful, you haven’t seen anything yet.
- Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Dream -fragment passage- – Created specifically for this collection, this episode puts you in control of Aqua, following the dramatic ending of Birth by Sleep. It’s a short and sweet adventure that leads directly into Kingdom Hearts III.
- Kingdom Hearts χ back cover (film) – A high definition film that goes back in time even further than Birth from a Dream. It tells the story of the soothsayers – but who are they and what will they mean for Kingdom Hearts series?
Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (Download Content)
The Dark Seeker saga reaches its climax in Kingdom Hearts III. The Guardians of Light gather for the final battle against the forces of darkness
Before that, however, Sora must travel through a whole new set of Disney and Pixar worlds. He’ll team up with Buzz and Woody to explore a toy store, untangle Mom’s sinister plot with Rapunzel, take to the skies of San Fransokyo with Baymax, and more.
The PC version also includes the standard “Re Mind” downloadable content. It features additional story content, some of the hardest and most exciting boss battles in the entire series, and many additional features, including gameplay modifiers and photo galleries.
A trailer featuring a newly recorded version of the series’ theme song “Simple and Clean” by Hikaru Utada will premiere on May 21 at 8:01am PT / 11:01am ET. You’ll be able to watch it below.
Steam announcement trailer
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