U-Treasure has revealed necklaces based on the Rainfell, Wayward Wind, and Earthshaker Keyblades! These are the Keyblades of Aqua, Ventus, and Terra respectively.
All 3 of these necklaces have a total of 4 variants each. The silver variants of each necklace are ¥15,400 ($154), while the rest are all ¥104,500. ($1,045) Additionally, each necklace is available for pre-order from now up until May 14, 2021.
You can view our galleries for each available Keyblade necklace image below:
The store page for each of the available necklace types will be listed below as well:
Rainfell Silver
Rainfell K18 White Gold
Rainfell K18 Yellow Gold
Rainfell K18 Pink Gold
Wayward Wind Silver
Wayward Wind K18 White Gold
Wayward Wind K18 Yellow Gold
Wayward Wind K18 Pink Gold
Earthshaker Silver
Earthshaker K18 White Gold
Earthshaker K18 Yellow Gold
Earthshaker K18 Pink Gold
Do you see yourself purchasing any of these charming necklaces based on the iconic Keyblades from the Wayfinder trio? Let us know in the comments below!
Yep. You didn't misread this title. Just recently, the Japanese twitter of KHUX just posted a tweet revealing that not only is the game shut down date postponed past its end of April initial date, but also that the finale of KHUX will be divided into two parts.
Here's the original Tweet:
And here's the translated notice, courtesy of Roboloid:
Despite all this, it seems no new events are in the works, as raid battles and PvP also got extended, as they'll end on May 28th, and May 29th, respectively.
It is unknown yet when will those new story chapters come. All that was said is that they'll be "disclosed at a later date".
NOTE: Thank you very much to Square Enix for providing KH13 with these PC codes. That has not affected our opinions and advisories in this piece, however.
Orpheus Joshua
The Kingdom Hearts series making its way to PC is a massive step up for accessibility for prospective fans. The first and definitely most worthwhile purchase any interested party should make is Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX.
This compilation includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, (HD Cinematics) Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re: coded. (HD Cinematics)
Each of these ports is qualitative and performs quite well. There are full screen, windowed, and borderless full-screen modes alongside a slew of other display features. 30, 60, 120, and Unlocked frame rate options are available with a refresh rate option accompanying those.
Brightness adjustments and colorblind filters are available as well. The menu for the colorblind filters is a bit odd since it features a screenshot from the Japanese version of the title, but that's just a minor nitpick.
Sound sliders for the master volume, background music, sound effects, and voices are available too, which is a first for the series.
Regarding controller inputs, PlayStation, Xbox, Keyboard, and Switch Pro Controllers all seamlessly work without issue. Buttons can also be re-calibrated, providing further individual player agency in how one chooses to play.
As you can see, there is a significant amount of added quality of life features to these PC versions of the titles, which makes them both excellent entry points for new players and compelling reasons for revisiting for veteran fans.
There are some issues to be wary of regarding the titles, though. There are seemingly random crashes in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix. I personally experienced crashes in all of the aforementioned titles minus Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories. Still, I have both seen and talked to individuals who have dealt with crashes in Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories as well.
These crashes seemed to be random, as the ones I experienced occurred just as I was standing still or walking around. Thankfully the severity and frequency of them are nowhere near the level of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix's infamous save crashing during its initial play state on PlayStation 4. However, they are still worth being wary of.
There are also some new issues the community is finding as we speak too, so once again, keep the potential of encountering problematic occurrences in mind. If you choose to purchase this title, be sure to save often to supplement any loss of progress you may find yourself facing.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix seems to be the most contentious of the ports as there are reports of some players crashing more frequently here than in the other titles. Speaking from individual experience, I dealt with a total of 4 crashes during my time playing Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, 2 crashes in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, and 1 crash in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix.
There is not much to say regarding the HD Cinematics of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re: coded. Still, it is worth mentioning that the entirety of the Chapters across both titles and Roxas' Diary in the former title are fully available for viewing from the start.
The free update scene for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is also present, for those wondering.
Curiously though, the Characters section of Kingdom Hearts Re: coded is unlocked and naturally updated from viewing the cinematics, which is a bizarre choice when accompanied by everything else being initially unlocked.
Lastly, it seems that it is not possible to alter the voice acting of any of these games to Japanese despite that being an advertised feature. While one can alter the game's language entirely from the Epic Game Store settings menu, that also changes the language of the text itself, and it also seemingly doesn't alter the dubbed language for some players. This is by far one of the oddest exclusions, erroneous or not since this feature is listed on the store page of the title.
Of the 4 Kingdom Hearts PC releases, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX is certainly one of the most worthwhile purchases a customer can make. While some technical issues need sorting out, the ports are all relatively reliable and consistent in performance. The added PC optimizations and several other features make these arguably the definitive way to experience these titles, doubly so once their issues get ironed out.
Orpheus Joshua
There is not much to say regarding Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. This collection contains the least bang for your buck as it only includes Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep ~A fragmentary passage~ and Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] Back Cover.
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD and the other titles in this collection have the same PC optimization options that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX had, and its performance is smooth and up to snuff. If you want more details on what is included, read our section on the prior collection above, but expect the same general level of quality and performance that the former titles have.
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep ~A fragmentary passage~ is a graphical step up from the past titles and requires a beefier set up to run comfortably. Oddly enough, though, its optimization options for display are identical to the prior titles. This is a bit strange given the higher tier of graphical fidelity this title offers, so one would expect more options, perhaps akin to what Kingdom Hearts III's PC port provides. Regardless, however, this title runs beautifully. This is a far cry from the stuttery performance back on PlayStation 4, and it does this title more than enough justice. I have a relatively modest PC, and this title ran smoothly with little to no slowdown whatsoever.
I did not experience crashes or any noticeable bugs during my experiences in either of these 2 titles, and I have not seen any reports of this occurring with other players. Still, best to be cautious and save whenever possible.
Lastly, as for Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] Back Cover, there is literally nothing unique or noteworthy to comment on. While it likely does look better compared to its console counterparts, the experience is still the same.
Additionally, just like Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, there is no option to change to Japanese audio for any of these titles. This is an advertised feature listed on the store page, so its exclusion is incredibly bizarre.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is arguably the package with the least incentive to purchase, even with the PC enhancements. Aside from the noticeable performance upgrades for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep ~A fragmentary passage~, there is little reason to buy this collection, especially given its unnecessarily high price tag. One should wait for a considerable sale before potentially picking up this product.
WakelessDream
Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC has finally arrived on PC alongside the rest of the Kingdom Hearts series through the Epic Games Store.
The port offers many of the same features present in the PC ports of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory with an added graphics settings menu. The PC specific settings menu allows for adjustments to be made to the game's languages, display settings, graphics, sounds, and gamepad and keyboard customizations.
The game supports both Japanese and English voices/audio and allows for the player to also choose between eight different languages for the text, including but not limited to Japanese and English.
As with the other HD collections now available for PC, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC also offers options to adjust the frame rates between 30, 60, 120, and Unlocked, preset graphic settings ranging from Low to Max or Custom, colorblind filters, and a range of sound settings for adjusting volume, background music, sound effects, and voices.
Additionally, the game supports PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch Pro, and Keyboard controls. I started my playthrough using keyboard and mouse controls but found it awkward to lock on to enemies. As someone who has played most of the series on the PlayStation 4, I found myself gravitating back to using my PlayStation 4 controller quickly. Needless to say, however, the game provides for a wide assortment of customizations to accommodate a variety of player preferences and play styles.
Two notable perks players will receive for purchasing the Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC through the Epic Games Store are a three-month subscription to Disney+(for select countries only) and the exclusive Elemental Encoder Keyblade.
Perhaps the more curious of the two is the Elemental Encoder Keyblade, which is similar in appearance to King Mickey's Star Cluster Keyblade, with a metallic silver and black palette swap. The Keyblade allows for a form change that is a variation of Sora's Second Form, "Second Form E." Additionally, it comes with two abilities, Lucky Strike and Magic Roulette. Because this Keyblade is available from the get-go, I found it coming in handy personally for early on in the game. Specifically, after filling up the command gauges, Magic Roulette grants the player the ability to cast a random Grand Magic spell which is a more powerful tier of magic you normally wouldn't receive until progressing later into the game.
Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC is very well optimized for PC. As with Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep ~A Fragmentary Passage~, the better your setup, the better you'll be able to enjoy the game at its full potential. I was pleasantly surprised to see how seamlessly movement was both in cutscenes and gameplay. Magic spells and Attraction Flows glow with color, environments look more vibrant, shadows, reflections and textures appear more prominent. Upon its initial release on console, the game was already visually stunning. Small enhancements such as the lighting and level of overall detail on the PC port go a long way to making this stunning game look even more spectacular.
For the most part, the game runs very smoothly, and much to my delight I was having a difficult time finding topics to complain about. I did however encounter a noticeable drop in the frame rate during the final battle against all three Titans, but it was nothing super disruptive. Perhaps this is just due to the scale of that particular boss battle. Fortunately, I did not experience any of the random crashes reported in the other titles' PC ports. However, it is worth noting that there are reports from the community regarding a bug pertaining to receiving the Proof of Times Past, which then prevents players from obtaining the Oblivion Keyblade. I have not reached this point in my playthrough, so I have yet to confirm it myself. Hopefully such issues will be addressed in future updates.
Whether you're someone trying Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC for the first time or a fan of the series wanting to experience the title on PC, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC is sure to provide players with a smooth, crisp, and clean experience.
Orpheus Joshua
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory includes a noticeable amount of options not present in its initial release. There is an option for Japanese audio, just like Kingdom Hearts III. Options for resolution, frame rate, and anti-aliasing are also present alongside some more unexpected features such as movie opacity alteration and staff transparency for the tracks.
There are notable problems with this port, however. Firstly, the online mode functionality is still as barebones as it was on consoles and still does not allow private matches between players online. For those who were desiring this mode to be fixed for this release, I sympathize greatly.
Additionally, perhaps the most grievous of any of the issues present in all of the PC ports thus far is that both the Dualsense and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers do not work with this port. I am personally unsure if Xbox controllers work, but having 2 modern controllers not currently compatible is already a massive detriment. The only control methodology that worked in my experience, aside from the keyboard, was the Dualshock 4. This is a vital problem that will hopefully be patched as soon as possible.
The port functions well aside from those critical faults, thankfully. For those who have not experienced Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory yet, though, or desired a platform where you could use whatever controller you desired, you are certainly better off waiting for a patch and a sale, as the title's base price is quite steep.
At the end of the day, the two purchases Wakeless and I recommend any fan making are of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC. While this collection has crashing concerns, and the latter has some glitches of its own, their issues are relatively minor in the grand scope of enjoyability. As long as one frequently saves, their experiences should not be hindered too greatly.
Additionally, the port of Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC is fantastic, and is by leaps and bounds the definitive medium to play through this title for any whose PC can optimally run it. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX has the most bang for your buck, as it contains a considerable amount of content for a worthwhile price.
However, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is difficult to justify a purchase of due to its unnecessarily high price tag, and Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory has its slew of controller related issues and untouched online implementation. We only advise purchasing these two titles if they are on sale, if Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory's controller related faults get patched if it actively affects your playstyle, or if one has not yet experienced their contents at all.
Orpheus Joshua's Specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F CPU @2.90GHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1660
Installed Ram: 8.00 GB
WakelessDream's Specs:
Processor: 3.8GHz 12-core AMD Ryzen 3900x
Graphics Card: 24GB NVIDIA Titan RTX
Installed Ram: 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3600MHz
Gangan Online have posted Chapter 17 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga. You can check out the previews for the chapter in our gallery below. You can read the full chapter on their site by clicking here or on their online app.
Chapter 18 will be available on June 10th.
You can also check out the articles for the previous chapters by clicking on the links below!
Chapter 0 Prologue Japanese English
Chapter 1 A New Journey Japanese English
Chapter 2 Olympus Coliseum[1] Japanese English
Chapter 3 Olympus Coliseum[2] Japanese English
Chapter 4 Olympus Coliseum[3] Japanese English
Chapter 5 Olympus Coliseum[4] Japanese English
Chapter 6 Olympus Coliseum[5] Japanese English
Chapter 7 Olympus Coliseum[6] Japanese English
Chapter 8 Olympus Coliseum[7] Japanese English
Chapter 9 World of Darkness Japanese English
Chapter 10 Connected Japanese English
Chapter 11 The Self inside the Mirror Japanese English
Chapter 12 Reunion Japanese English
Chapter 13 Warmth Japanese English
Chapter 14 Destiny Island Japanese English
Chapter 15 Remaining Light Japanese English
Chapter 16 Tracking the Bond Japanese English
In addition, Volume 2 of the manga is set to release on June 11th in Japan.
Super Groupies have announced several Kingdom Hearts III Herbariums based on Sora, Riku, Roxas, Axel, and Kairi!
These items are interior decorations filled with mixes of dried and artificial flowers and unique oils. Each of these specific Herbariums is also outfitted with the iconic Kingdom Hearts crown. The Herbariums are delivered in custom packages and are recommended as gifts for those close to the buyer, such as friends and loved ones.
All of these Herbariums are priced at ¥7,480 ($68.71) and are only available for pre-order from now until May 10. Mid-September is the current delivery window for these products.
You can view each of the Herbariums via our galleries below:
In addition to these products being listed on their store page for purchase, there is also a video uploaded by the official Super Groupies Youtube channel that briefly showcases each of the Herbariums!
You can view this video below:
Do you have any intention of purchasing these unique products as either ornate wonders or as gifts for those close to you? What are your thought on each of the designs? Let us know in the comments below!
Square Enix has updated their E-Store with three new Kingdom Hearts-inspired motel keychains based on the Destiny Islands, Twilight Town, and The World that Never Was. Each keychain will cost ¥1,100 (about $10.00) and will be available on April 24th. Pre-orders are being accepted now.
You can view the keychains in the gallery below.
Similar keychains for Wonderland, Agrabah, and Neverland were available at the Melody of Memory cafe collaboration back in December 2020/January 2021. You can check those out below.
More items from the collaboration are available in the E-Store for pre-order as well including clothing, notebooks, clear files and more!
Keep up with KH13.com for the latest on Kingdom Hearts merchandise, news, and more!
Square Enix have added many of the merchandise that were available in the special Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory cafe collaboration are now available to pre-order on Square Enix's E-Store. The list of items include the following:
● Clear File (¥550)
● Acrylic Magnet (¥770)
● Acrylic Keychain (¥825)
● Melody of Memory Sable Cookies (¥1,944)
● Notebook (B6 size) (¥880)
● Masking tape set B (¥880)
● Hologram badge set of 12 (¥5,280)
● Acrylic badge set of 12 box (¥9,240)
● Melody of Memory Zip-up Hoodie (¥9,900)
● Melody of Memory Three-Quarter Sleeve T-Shirt (¥7,480)
● Melody of Memory Mesh Cap with Charm (¥7,700)
These items will be available on April 24th. You can view the items in our gallery below.
UPDATE [April 12, 2021]: More items from the Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory collaboration are available for pre-order on the Square Enix E-Store including three different sets of clear files, pouches, and tote bags. Each item will be available on April 24th.
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File [World Icon] (¥550)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File [Keyblade C] (¥550)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File [Keyblade D] (¥550)
Kingdom Hearts III Pouch [World Icon] (¥3,080)
Kingdom Hearts III Pouch [Keyblade C] (¥3,080)
Kingdom Hearts III Pouch [Keyblade D] (¥3,080)
Kingdom Hearts III Tote Bag [World Icon] (¥3,850)
Kingdom Hearts III Tote Bag [Keyblade C] (¥3,850)
Kingdom Hearts III Tote Bag [Keyblade D] (¥3,850)
Thanks to @aibo_ac7 for the tip!
Will you be adding these to your collection? Let us know in the comments below!
Classic FM have begun revealing their annual Hall of Fame list this weekend. Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura has made another appearance on the list for Kingdom Hearts, finishing this year at 86th with Kingdom Hearts III Dearly Beloved.
A description of Yoko from the Hall of Fame list can be read below.
This marks the 6th year that Yoko has made an appearance on the Classic FM Hall of Fame and her third highest placing during her tenure, only behind 2015 where she placed 30th while and 2016 she placed 31st. In 2017, she finished 119th and in 2018 she finished 188th. After being excluded in 2019, Yoko reemerged at the 245th position on the 2020 list.
In addition to the Kingdom Hearts series, Yoko worked on the soundtrack for Final Fantasy XV, which also made the list this year for the first time at no 217. This is the first year that Yoko has been on the Classic FM Hall of Fame top 300 list with multiple entries.
Other musical compositions that have been showcased in the Kingdom Hearts series have also made it into the top 300 list for Hall of Fame 2021, including the following:
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" ranked at no. 282
"A Night on the Bare Mountain" ranked at no. 153
"Final Fantasy Series (including One-Winged Angel)" ranked at no. 120
Congratulations to Yoko Shimomura and her success in making Classic FM's Hall of Fame list for the 6th time!
March Caprice: A Celebration of Kingdom Hearts was a virtual gathering of fans of the Kingdom Hearts series that showcased the talents, passions, and projects of the community! We wanted to provide this virtual gathering as an opportunity to have the community come together to celebrate each other and our work, as well as celebrate the anniversary of our beloved Kingdom Hearts series!
During this event, anyone and everyone was encouraged to sign up and show off their content; it ranged from podcasts about the game to video streams to even game mods. The event took place last weekend from March 27th to March 28th online over the course of two days during Kingdom Hearts' 19th Anniversary. If you missed the event though, that's okay! You're always free to check out the Discord (in the #current-event channel) and the artist alley on the website, which showcased everyone's amazing works, ranging from wow-inducing Minecraft creations to beautiful charms.
The list of events during the March Caprice is as follows, starting from the first video posted:
(Events in bold were livestreams on Twitch and might only be around for a limited time!)
MARCH 27th
March Caprice Opening Trailer - Event Kick-Off
"Sanctuary" Performance by SilverTomMedia
"The Perfect Way to Bring Star Wars into Kingdom Hearts" by Focus
"The Music of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance" by Green Requiem
YouTube Channel Trailer by ultima
"Kingdom Hearts Song Cover Collection" by Phoenixmiko
"Passion (Autotune Cover)" by Phoenixmiko
Learning KH1FM Beginner Any% Speedrun by Level Story
AMV Showcase by Phil Gaimz
Kingdom Hearts 1 (Level 1 Proud) by Tatsoomaki
Kingdom Hearts AMV by yodizzle
Youtube Channel Trailer by Aeba
The Evolution of Xion's Theme! by Moosewayne
"The Other Promise" Performance by Ro Panuganti
A Kingdom Hearts Speedpaint Video by XLEHX (Les)
KH2FM Critical Any% Speedrun by YamYanity
"March Caprice for Melody of Memory" Performance by Nicole Maines
"What if Sora was Eaten by the Crocodile?" by RegularPat
Melody of Memory World Tour Any% Speedrun by ShibuyaGato
"Sanctuary" Performance by Shayne Plunkett aka Fabiotheiguana
Character Tier List by Super SpikeGhetti Bros
Melody of Memory World Tour Any% Speedrun by PreferredWhale6
KH OST Bracket Battle by Sound Ideas
"The Nameless Star" Music Restoration by Kinode
"Go For It!" Performance by Allison Martin Trombone
"Night in the Dark Dream" Performance by Joanne Moo
"Don't Think Twice" Performance by Seasalt
Hollow Bastion & Musique Pour La Tristesse De Xion by Somnio Strings
"Glitches Across the Kingdom Hearts Series" by Cherrycheese
KH Stream Highlight Reel by Ezra and Caleb
MARCH 28th
Oddly Specific KH Skribblio by Chaineh
"Darkness In One's Heart - KH3 Data Terranort Montage" by Omengta
"Goodbye KHUX" by Omengta
"Kingdom Hearts, a Critique and Commentary Introduction" by Level Story
Kingdom Hearts "Counting Stars" Animation by uts in boots
Melody of Memory Versus Mode by cgdeathitselff
KH2 Crowd Control Mod Premiere by waterkh
Link to All Medley by Titan_Trainer
KH2 Randomizer Race byDMSMario, Flargrah, TheManiacalGamer, NoLimit, SickBehemoth
Kingdom Hearts III / Re Mind Game Stream by Caitlin Wood
Kingdom Hearts Art Stream by Lo Bennett
"What if Roxas Was Reawakened Early?" by Walshy
Every Death in Kingdom Hearts Ranked by Billy the Child
KHX[chi]/Union Cross Fandub Trailer by LightyVox
KH3 Game Stream, Limit Cut Data Battles by Riley
KH:BBS Any% Speedrun by KittiesInMitties
Melody of Memory Special Challenge (Blindfolded Full Chains) by Limen
KH3 Critical Superbosses Challenge by Offstage-Tax
KH2FM Rando Stream by RegularRoxas
March Caprice Closing Video
We hope to see this event take place next year for Kingdom Hearts' 20th Anniversary!
Square Enix has revealed 2 new Kingdom Hearts III-themed plushes; this time being Terra and Ventus!
Both plushes have a base price of $43.99, but they are both currently 10% off for $39.59 until April 10, 2021. They also both have September 2021 release windows.
You can view the Ventus plush via our gallery below:
You can also view the Terra plush via our gallery below:
In addition to both the Terra and Ventus plushes currently being available for pre-order, there is already an Aqua plush released to complete the Wayfinder trio!
UPDATE [April 1, 2021]: The Terra and Ventus plushes are now available for pre-order on the Square Enix E-Store. Each plush will cost ¥4,180 (about $38.00) and is scheduled to release on August 7th.
Do you intend on purchasing either or both of these plushes to complete the Wayfinder set? Let us know in the comments below!
The long wait for Kingdom Hearts to be playable on PC has finally ended. Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III, and Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is now available to play on the Epic Games store.
To celebrate the PC launch, all 4 games have a 20% discount until April 6th. *All players that have pre-purchased will receive a partial refund of the difference automatically* In addition, players that pre-purchased the Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind DLC + Concert video will receive a three-month subscription to Disney+. (MUST NOT BE A CURRENT DISNEY+ SUBSCRIBER TO BE ELIGIBLE. Only available for North America)
Which game(s) will you play on PC first? Let us know in the comments below!
Square Enix has stealthily released a brand new update for Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory. This update, version 1.04, is officially stated to add a short scene to the ending, and to fix various bugs.
The altered cutscene has been uploaded by damo279. You can view this cutscene below:
Good Smile Company has revealed the Kingdom Hearts III Axel Nendoroid, which is currently available for pre-order on their regional stores!
This Nendoroid features Axel's iconic "Got it memorized?" expression, a composed expression and a gentle expression alongside a sea salt ice cream, Axel's Bond of the Blaze Keyblade, and his Eternal Flames Chakrams.
The Japanese store has the Nendoroid available for pre-order for ¥6,700 and a November 2021 release window, while the US store has the Nendoroid available for pre-order for $63.99 and a December 2021 release window.
You can view the Axel Nendoroid via our gallery below:
Do you intend on purchasing this Nendoroid for your Kingdom Hearts collection? Which other characters from the franchise do you want to see Nendoroids of? Let us know in the comments below!
Kairi and Aqua Nendoroids will likely be the next 2 we see considering they have already been confirmed by Good Smile Company themselves!
The Japanese Twitter account for Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] has announced the next story update will be going live at 15:00 JST (2:00 AM EST/11:00 PM PT) tomorrow.
The tweet mentions that the countdown is on for the end. It's unknown how many story missions will be part of this update as the February update only had one mission (Quest 976) which ended the Sugar Rush story line.
UPDATE [March 25, 2021]: Quest 977 has been released for both Japan and Global. In addition, the Keyblade War is now available to view in Theater mode.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] Dark Road is set to close on April 30th with the final story update for Japan while Global will shut down on May 30th.
Chapter 16 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga is now available in English from Yen Press. Follow the Connection can be bought as a digital download from Amazon, Book Walker, ComiXology, Google Play, iBooks, and Kobo. The issue's price varies from $1.99 for the United States to $2.99 in Canada.
Chapter 16 was released in Japanese on Gangan Online back on March 11th. Chapter 17 is planned to release on Gangan Online on April 8th.
You can also check out the articles for the previous chapters by clicking on the links below!
Chapter 0 Prologue Japanese English
Chapter 1 The New Departure Japanese English
Chapter 2 Olympus Coliseum Part 1 Japanese English
Chapter 3 Olympus Coliseum Part 2 Japanese English
Chapter 4 Olympus Coliseum Part 3 Japanese English
Chapter 5 Olympus Coliseum Part 4 Japanese English
Chapter 6 Olympus Coliseum Part 5 Japanese English
Chapter 7 Olympus Coliseum Part 6 Japanese English
Chapter 8 Olympus Coliseum Part 7 Japanese English
Chapter 9 The Dark World Japanese English
Chapter 10 Unbreakable Connection Japanese English
Chapter 11 The Self inside the Mirror Japanese English
Chapter 12 Reunion Japanese English
Chapter 13 Warmth Japanese English
Chapter 14 Destiny Island Japanese English
Chapter 15 Remaining Light Japanese English
Chapter 16 Tracing the Bond Japanese
In addition, Volume 2 of the manga is set to release on June 11th in Japan.