Over the past couple of years, even Square Enix’s extended push of AAA releases for its most popular franchises are becoming multi-million dollar losses for the Japanese publisher. In the newest statement from the firm, it is now pursuing a multiplatform strategy for its new titles unlike its ongoing effort releasing exclusively on PlayStation.
One IP that is prepared to move forward is Kingdom Hearts. Ever since the series announced Kingdom Hearts 4, many fans are eager to see what the firm is planning. One new detail is that the game is expected to ship in 2025, one leaker noted. Additionally, reports online also point towards a new animated film is underway for the Disney/Square Enix franchise as well.
Amid new announcements for new titles, Square Enix announces that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC are all coming to Steam next month. In total, there are eight games being added in June from this announcement. You can read the full list below:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC
Kingdom Hearts III
“Across these titles, you’ll experience the ‘Dark Seeker Saga’ and play through Sora’s humble beginnings on the idyllic Destiny Islands, his fateful meeting with Donald Duck and Goofy, and ultimately to the trio’s climactic battle against the forces of darkness. KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX features textural updates to its graphics, while purchasing KINGDOM HEARTS III + ReMind DLC or the INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE bundle will give you a new platform-exclusive Keyblade: ‘Dead of Night.’”
Already, the games are available on PC – via Epic Games Store. But now with the push to Steam, even more players are anticipated to jump to the beloved series. Previously, these titles did arrive to Nintendo Switch, but, it was through Cloud Versions that stream directly to the console. You can read the full report by heading here.
Are you excited for Kingdom Hearts coming to Steam?
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC ships June 13, 2024 for Steam; available now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch.
Source: Square Enix
