E3 2014: ‘Kingdom Hearts 2.5’ Is Coming… And It Came With Something A Little Extra!

In the days preceding E3, Square Enix made official what the we all already knew. Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix is coming, though we’ ll have to wait until the end of the year to get it.

Coming December 3rd, this collection will feature the Final Mix versions of Kingdom Hearts 2 and Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, both of which will be the first time either game has been playable in the States, (unless you’ re one of those crazy importer types). Like the first HD Remix, this go around will feature a cinematic and text based retelling of Kingdom Hearts: ReCoded, which in my opinion will probably be more fun than actually playing it. On top of getting the ReCoded recap, in case the “HD” in the title wasn’t enough of a giveaway, both games will be getting a shiny new coat of high definition paint, justifying that new flat screen purchase you may have made.

I admit that I was very cynical towards 1.5 since I felt like it was holding back content for the sake of a second release. With 2.5 on its way however, I would be lying if I said the thought of replaying Birth By Sleep wasn’t exciting to me, especially since I’ve felt it was the best game in the series since the day I played it. On top of containing Final Mix content for two games rather than one like 1.5, this game feels a little more worth the price tag for returning Keyblade Masters. But does anyone else feel like Square is holding the portable games off for a third collection? And would you be that surprised?

Check out the launch trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix below. Make sure to watch until the end for a cryptic surprise for everyone eagerly awaiting the third game, and keep an eye out for our hands on coverage at E3. Give your opinions on what it all means below, I could use an explanation!