Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Brings the Full Saga Natively to Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC on October 8, 2026

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

Described by Square Enix as “an HD remastered collection of six unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences,” this package contains the foundational titles that kicked off the series . It includes:

• KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
• KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD cutscene compilation)
• KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD cutscene compilation)

This single package covers the first major arc of the story, introducing Sora, Riku, Kairi, and the clash between light and darkness across Disney worlds .

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

The bridge to Kingdom Hearts III, this collection contains three distinct experiences designed to set up the final confrontation with Master Xehanort :

• KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD – A full HD remaster of the 3DS title where Sora and Riku undertake their Mark of Mastery exam.
• KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie) – An original cinematic retelling key plot points from the mobile game that shaped the series' lore.
• KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A fragmentary passage – – A short playable chapter starring Aqua that leads directly into Kingdom Hearts III.

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

The finale of the Dark Seeker saga comes bundled with its substantial post-launch DLC. Re Mind adds new playable characters, challenging boss fights, and story expansions that recontextualize the ending . Together, they close the story arc that began with the original Kingdom Hearts in 2002.

Free Demo and Save Transfer

A free demo of Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind is available now on the Switch 2 eShop. According to Square Enix’s Japanese store listing, the demo lets players experience the opening sections of the game and transfer save data directly to the full version upon purchase . A German-language preview site described the demo as containing both the Olympus world (Hercules) and a section in the Toy Story-themed Toy Box world .

Platform-Exclusive Keyblades

Each platform receives an exclusive in-game Keyblade for Kingdom Hearts III:

• PlayStation 5: “Midnight Blue” Keyblade, confirmed on the PlayStation Store listing .
• Switch 2: A Keyblade described by third-party sources as “Long Night” in reference to a German collector’s report .
• Xbox Series X|S: An exclusive Keyblade is confirmed to exist, though its name has not been surfaced by the provided sources .

The 50% Loyalty Discount: Who’s Eligible?

Square Enix’s official Collection site confirms a 50% discount for digital versions of the new ports for players who already own eligible digital editions . The discount applies to both pre-orders and post-launch digital purchases.

Eligibility breaks down as follows:

• Owners of the digital version of KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on Nintendo Switch (Cloud version), PlayStation 4, or Xbox One .
• Owners of the digital version of KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue on the same platforms .
• Owners of the digital version of KINGDOM HEARTS III on the same platforms .

Crucially, this is a discount, not a free upgrade. Square Enix’s support documentation explicitly states that no upgrade path is being offered, so returning players must purchase the new version and receive the savings at checkout .

Cloud Save Transfers: What Carries Over

For players who endured the Switch cloud versions, save data from those older releases will transfer to the new native Switch 2 versions . However, Square Enix has noted that this transfer is one-directional: you can bring saves from the cloud versions to the new ports, but not in reverse .

The End of Kingdom Hearts Cloud on Switch

Square Enix pulled the original Switch cloud versions from sale permanently on June 9, 2026, the same day as the Nintendo Direct announcement . The cloud servers themselves will remain operational until June 9, 2027, giving players a year to migrate their saves before the service shuts down entirely .

The new native versions replace this cloud experiment entirely. Rather than requiring a stable internet connection for basic play, all games now run locally on Switch 2 hardware .

Early Access for Pre-Orders

Digital pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S unlock 48 hours of early access, allowing players to start on October 6, 2026 instead of waiting for the October 8 launch . The PlayStation Store specifies that pre-orders must be placed by 11:59 PM on October 7 to qualify .

Switch 2 Physical Release Uses Game Key Cards

Rather than shipping on traditional cartridges, the physical Switch 2 version uses Nintendo’s Game Key Card format. The card acts as a license key that triggers a full game download. Square Enix’s Japanese store listing notes that 138GB or more of free storage space is required for the initial download .

Paving the Way for Kingdom Hearts IV

The same Nintendo Direct that revealed the Collection [I~III] also gave Kingdom Hearts IV a new gameplay trailer and confirmed that the long-awaited sequel would launch on Switch 2 day-and-date with other platforms . This makes KHIV the first mainline Kingdom Hearts game to debut natively on a Nintendo console at launch .

While no release date has been announced for Kingdom Hearts IV, the Collection [I~III] serves a clear strategic purpose: it gets the entire preceding story onto every active platform in its best available form, ensuring new and lapsed players alike can catch up before the next chapter begins .