Summary
On April 17, Square Enix revealed that theKingdom Hearts All-In-One Package, which contains 10 titles up to the base release ofKingdom Hearts 3, will get a physical PS4 re-release on June 12. However, the re-issue of theKingdom Hearts All-In-One Packagewill only be done in Europe, which is getting copies nearly five years after the North American release.
TheKingdom Hearts All-In-One PackageincludesKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX,Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue, and the base version ofKingdom Hearts 3. TheHD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIXcompilation includes the first two numberedKingdom Heartsgames, along withBirth By Sleep,Re: Chain of Memories, and cutscenes from358/2 DaysandRe:Coded. The latter compilation is highlighted by a high-definition port of the 3DS titleDream Drop Distance, and sets the stage forKH3. All the aforementionedKingdom Heartstitles include original and remastered soundtracks by Yoko Shimomura.
Nearly five years after theKingdom Hearts All-In-One Packagewas launched in North America, more fans will soon be able to grab physical copies.As reported by Gematsu, theKingdom Hearts All-In-One Packagewill launch on Thursday, June 12, across Europe. The PS4 compilation will be the same as the 2020 North American release, and will not include theKingdom Hearts 3: Re MindDLC nor the musical spin-offKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
What Is Included In The Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package?
Pre-orders are now available at various retailers throughout Europe, though players in North America can still find copies for approximately $40 from retailers like Amazon. The 10-game package covers the entire Dark Seeker Saga and includesvarious Disney and Pixar worlds and charactersfor players to interact with.
The playable portion of the Dark Seeker Saga starts withBirth By Sleep, which details the tragic tale of Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. The fallout ofBirth By Sleepultimately shapes the destiny of characters like Sora, Riku, and Kairi. This destiny is then played out over subsequent entries, withthe memories of Sora and his friendsplaying a major role in the process. The Dark Seeker Saga ultimately culminates in a Keyblade duel between Sora and Master Xehanort, though some questions still linger about Sora’s fate in the wake of the battle.
WithKingdom Hearts 4still in active development at Square Enix, theKingdom Hearts All-In-One Packagewill be one of the best ways for fans tore-experienceKingdom Hearts 3and be brought up to speedon the overarching plot. Only time will tell when Square Enix will giveKingdom Heartsfans another update about the upcoming fourth entry.
