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Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- announced for PS3, releasing 2013

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2012, Square Enix have announced a HD collection of Kingdom Hearts titles, named Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. The collection includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hears 358/2 Days, all for the PlayStation 3. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Re:Chain of Memories will be HD remasters, and have trophy support, while 358/2 Days will simply be cutscenes remade into HD for a Theatre Mode. The release date as this stage is simply 2013.

Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- official website

Update 1: Message from the KINGDOM has provided us with more information about Kingdom Hearts for PC Browsers. Oishii from KH13 is translating this information, and you can read it below.

In memory of this year being the 10th Anniversary of the "Kingdom Hearts" series, we are compiling a collection of the first works "Kingdom Hearts" and "KH Re:Chain of Memories" in HD. Furthermore, 2009’s Nintendo DS game "KH 358/2 Days", which received much credit for its enjoyable story, will be compiled as well.

“Kingdom Hearts” (first work) game’s later release with various additional content “KH Final Mix” (Japanese language release) will receive an entire HD rendition.
With the two HD remakes, we will add fully remade HD event scenes from Nintendo’s DS game “KH 358/2 Days”. This remake will give a new feeling to the series, and the 3 editions to the series will be a collection you should look forward to.

Furthermore, KH and KH Re:CoM will also support PlayStation 3's trophy system.


Trade Name / Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-
Supporting model / Platstation 3
Genre / Role-Playing Game
Distribution / 2013 release
Suggested Retail Price / Pending
Rating (CERO) / Rating Pending

※Official site will be open 9/20 (Thursday)

Update 2: Footage from Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 Remix- is being shown in the Square Enix Mega Theatre at Tokyo Game Show 2012. This means we might see recordings soon!

Update 3: Square Enix have updated their TGS 2012 website with a page for the Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-.

Update 4: 4Gamer.net have published an article revealing some more small details about the announcements. While Kingdom Hearts Final Mix originally had English voice acting, the version of the game appearing in the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- will have Japanese voice acting-- including all extra scenes.

Update 5: Footage from Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX continues to be shown at Tokyo Game Show 2012. Both ArikaMiz and aibo_ac7 have Tweeted some small details about the video, revealing that some text scenes from 358/2 Days will be made into HD cutscenes. The video shown contains clips from all the opening video of all 3 games, as well as a scene with Xion and Axel, where Axel says "let's go to the beach", and Xion responds. (Thanks to goldpanner for the translation.)

Update 6: Thanks to Ryan from KH13 for the find, we now have the first recorded footage of Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- from Square Enix's booth at Tokyo Game Show 2012. You can watch this short clip below.

Update 7: Thanks to goldpanner, we now have a translation of ReBirth Wings' trailer impressions. You can read these below.

It was basically a long succession of famous scenes and elements.

♪Hikari (orchestral version)

- Images only
Destiny Islands, Kairi and Sora looking at the ocean. From the first game.
It starts off a small screen, but right after it becomes a big screen. No need for the usual frame!

- Text
『Kingdom Hearts Final Mix』『Japanese Voice Version』

- Speech only
Ansem: “This world has been connected. Tied to the darkness.” From the first game

- Images only
Destiny Island swallowed by the darkness, Kairi disappearing.
Both from the first game

- Image and dialogue
Destiny Islands, Riku who can’t hide how happy he is to be able to leave. From the first game.
Riku: “There’s no use being afraid... I’m not afraid of the darkness!”

- Text
『Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories』

- Dialogue only
Marluxia: “You still haven’t realised? To find is to lose and to lose is to find. That is the way of things in Castle Oblivion.”
From CoM

- Images only
Sora standing in front of Castle Oblivion.
From CoM

- Text
『A new edition of the early second title of the series』

- Images and dialogue
Traverse Town, Sora, Donald and Goofy putting their hands together. From the first game.
Donald: Donald Duck.
Goofy: Name’s Goofy!
Sora: I’m Sora.
Goofy: All for one, one for all!

- Text
『Remastered in HD』

- Images and Dialogue
The lobby of Castle Oblivion, Axel talking to Sora. From CoM.
Axel: “The light within the darkness. You've lost sight of it, Sora. You've forgotten forgetting.”

- Dialogue
Sora: “It’s found a home with all the friends I’ve made. I’ve become a part of their heart just as they’ve become a part of mine.” From the first game

- Images
Ariel, Peter Pan, Pooh, Beast, Jack, Riku, Kairi appear in succession. All from the first game

・Images and dialogue
Riku Replica, having appeared in front of Riku. From CoM.
Replica: “This should come as a relief, then: I'm a replica of you that Vexen made.”

・Images and dialogue
Ansem standing on Destiny Islands, which has been swallowed into the End of the World. From the first game.
Ansem: “So, you have come this far and still you understand nothing.”

・Text
『Play Station 3 Trophy Support』

・Dialogue
Ansem: “ Every light must fade, every heart return to darkness!” From the first game

・Images
Screens of battle. All from the first game, interface is exactly the same as the first game.
I can’t confirm the shortcuts but I think there were probably three.
The battle locations are Monstro, Agrabah, Neverland and Halloween Town

・Images
After showing Sora and Namine on Destiny Islands, Lexaeus, Larxene, Vexen, Marluxia appear in succession.
All from COM.
Right after, it goes straight into the Sora described ↓

・Image and dialogue
Castle Oblivion, Sora protecting Namine. From CoM.
Sora: “These memories that you gave me... In my head I know they're lies, but they still... feel right. Like my promise. I said I'd protect you...”

・Images and dialogue
Hollow Bastion, Riku holding Ansem back. From the first game.
Riku: “You’ve got to run! The Heartless are coming!”

・Images and dialogue
Sora, blocking the possessed Riku’s Keyblade. From the first game.
Sora: “Forget it! There’s no way you’re taking Kairi’s heart!”

・Images and dialogue
Sora fading away, and everyone trying to stop it. From the first game.
Donald: No, wait!
Kairi: Sora!
Donald: Sora! Come back, Sora!

♪Xion (the formal name is so hard to type so bear with this for now orz)

・Text
『And so...』
『Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days HD Remake Theatre Edition』

・Twilight Town, on top of the clock tower.
Axel proposing to Roxas and Xion that they go to the beach. In the original game this was a text conversation, and this is the first time this scene has been voiced.
By the way, I think all of them were sitting in the original cutscene but in this they are all standing.
Axel: I've got it!
Roxas: Huh? Got what?
Axel: Let's go to the beach next time we get a day off.
Xion: The beach? Where did that come from?
Axel: What, don't you want to go somewhere different for a change?
Xion: ...I'll join you...if I can.
Roxas: Of course you can, Xion.
Axel: You'll have a blast, trust me.
Xion: Well...all right, sure. Let's do it.

・Logo, showing release date: 2013

Update 8: 20 seconds of the Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2012 has been found, visible in the corner/background of a Famitsu livestream from the event. You can watch this here, on our YouTube channel.

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Kirux

Member

They probably won't change the gameplay. However, it is very likely for the cutscene skipping part.

 

Simultaneously boo and yay.

Weiss

Member

Simultaneously boo and yay.

 

Damn qouta!

J. Severe

Member

Dang, that trailer impression was awesome. I can't wait to see the thing for myself. :D The low-quality gameplay footage was nice also, I guess... I love how it breaks out of the usual border that's in the trailer for all the other games. :P It also seems that Sora's face has changed to the one he has in KH3D... Was that done to make it match with the newer titles, so is the Osaka team working on this?

Rinax

Member

After showing Sora and Namine on Destiny Islands, Lexaeus, Larxene, Vexen, Marluxia appear in succession.

 

Where's Zexion?

hatok

Member

I have a question; do you think they'll update the combat mechanics of KH to be more similar to KHII? I really love reaction commands, and there better be a skip cutscene button, if I have to see Riku stab Maleficent ONE MORE TIME IN MY LIFE I will have to slap a hoe.

 

final Mix has the ability to skip cutscenes. so unless they decided to remove that, you should be fine

Skai

Member

 

Why would they make an HD Remix just to sell just a few more copies? It isn't a remake, it's a remastering. There's is a strong possibility for this to reach other countries, at least NA and PAL region.

KissyFace

Member

So you're pissy because people are going to buy a collection for a game series that they love for their own reasons, simply because you BELIEVE that Square is milking the franchise?

 

Like I said, it's not so much about milking, but the ignorance of the fanbase. All of my animosity would go away if Square were to release 2.5 in 2013 as well, instead of waiting a year.

KissyFace

Member

Hey, I'm going to buy both either way. Why? So I can relive my childhood and get extra content as a bonus. I never got the Final Mixes.

 

Now, while you say Noruma doesn't want Final Mixes to come to the West, that's old news. This is a HD collection, new console, old games, one bundle. He'd be ripping us off if this remains Japan exclusive and he probably knows it. Chances are, this will be released over here as well.

 

Besides, we don't know if there will be a 2.5 but if there is it's still more games graphically updated for our enjoyment. As a fan, I would buy it. So would others and they would happily buy it as fans too.

We're happy, Square Enix's wallet is happy, and they can make more excellent games.

Everybody wins, so don't chose to lose out by complaining about something so trivial. Just be happy. I've heard that's the key to happiness.

 

No one's happy about them leaving out KH2FM.

 

And the thing about Nomura wanting FM content to stay Japanese was just an example.

 

The version of Tarzan's world found in KH is the property of SE. So long as they keep it exactly the way it is (which they would, given that it's only a remastering), then there would be no reason for them not to use it. But it would have to be EXACTLY the way it is in KH, hence why they didn't use it in other games.

Weiss

Member

The version of Tarzan's world found in KH is the property of SE. So long as they keep it exactly the way it is (which they would, given that it's only a remastering), then there would be no reason for them not to use it. But it would have to be EXACTLY the way it is in KH, hence why they didn't use it in other games.

 

Finally! Someone in touch with how the law works!

atheist123

Member

you keep saying it would be over-pirated but never why. theres no reason kingdom hearts would be more pirated than any other game on PC. if the worst company ever that everyone hates like EA can maintain profit on PC than so can kingdom hearts.

 

as for JRPGS, the only thing that really strikes me as japanese about kingdom hearts is the art style, thats just it. all the gameplay resembles any other action RPG, and did you seriously just say american RPGs arnt cutscene heavy? clearly you have never played mass effect.

 

Games that sell well on PC generally have an online component. This requires a legal copy of the game. Thus motivating people to buy legal copies. KH doesn't have this.

Here's articles which show how misinformed you are: http://www.vg247.com/2012/08/22/ubisoft-pc-piracy-rate-around-95-f2p-is-the-way-forward/

http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/31/digital-piracy-bsa-study-2011/

Piracy is massive. I live with other guys and the only pc game they have legally bought has been Diablo 3. One of us download, say, Skyrim and give it to everyone else. It's cheaper, easier etc. Piracy is rampart. Accept it. KH coming to PC is a terrible idea. Keep the series console exclusive. Square is only releasing the browser game because it's a FTP; so they will make their money through micro-transactions.

Firaga

Member
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By now, you all probably know how I feel about this world....in fact, MANY of you have even given me your opinion on it....

 

HOWEVER....due to the announcement of KH1.5 Remix, I now have to wonder....

 

In the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix portion of the game....could we really see Deep Jungle 2013???

 

Think about it! The world has been erased from KH history since KH1, the only game its ever offcially been in....and now that KH1FM is coming to an HD port on the PS3 (along with Re:COM and Days (is it the full game or just HD cutscenes? I fogot. lol.)).....how is it gonna play out?

 

The rights to Tarzan were stripped away from this series right after KH1 died down and we moved on to COM....so if KH1 is being released again...what's Squeenix gonna do? PULL IT OUT OF THE GAME?! THAT'D BE MADNESS! D:

 

DJ haters....go ahead and rant, but, you gotta admit to yourselves.....that'd be like taking 1/8 of the story out. I'm just Super Saiyan.

 

And, yes, I know, the plot of the worlds don't matter that much....considering it's all about what happens in the orginal worlds that matter....BUT STILL......

 

Come on, people, think back to what ever age you were, when you picked up that PS2 controller and shoved the KH1 disc in for the first time...you remember how cute it was to see all your favorite Disney pals? Donald and Goofy? Mickey and Minnie?

 

And when you got to the Tarzan world....you can't tell me it wasn't SWEET when you found out that the apeman could be in your party? (first ever world exclusive party member, mind you. Real talk.)

 

Now, again, this is debatable.....Some of love DJ as much as I do....some of you don't.....and that's fine. However, this isn't about whether you like the world or not...this is about if its gonna be in the muthaflippin' game.

 

So, what do YOU think?

 

IMO: It's not likely that a lawsuit on game content can be thrown out the window so easily (i.e. DBZBT2 BGM in DragonBall Raging Blast 2....DB fanbase, you know what I'm talking about), so really, it's possible that we'll just brush on by the world....like, they'll mess with the coding and all that so it won't appear in game....if that is possible....IDK, they're Square Enix, for Christ sakes!

 

Okay, I;m getting frantic right now, so I'll leave the rest for you. Pro-Deep Jungle or Anti-Deep Jungle? Should in be in KH1.5 Remix? Would it matter? How would it be done?

 

Remember, the answer isn't too far off....

 

"It's always closer than you think." - Riku (KH2)

 

{NARUTO: Namikaze Chronicles - Chapter Two is up. Head on down, give it a read, and make sure to leave a review/suggestion}

Edited by Firaga96

Weiss

Member

Should it be in it? YES

Will it? ......"Can we get a lawyer in here!"

Wyle

Member

I see no reason for SE not to use the Deep Jungle. Nor am I so sure why people would hate it also. I certainly loved it even though I would get confused where to go half of the time. The only reason I picked up KHI was because it had Disney characters on it; that's how this whole obsession of mine started. I'd always love to see more Disney worlds like DJ in the series, especially since we haven't seen DJ since KHI.

HarLea Quinn

Member

I hated Deep Jungle so I couldnt care less. However, since we don't know the legalities in the original contract we don't even know if this will even be an issue .

"Photos"GIM?

Member
(edited)

I see no reason for SE not to use the Deep Jungle. Nor am I so sure why people would hate it also. I certainly loved it even though I would get confused where to go half of the time. The only reason I picked up KHI was because it had Disney characters on it; that's how this whole obsession of mine started. I'd always love to see more Disney worlds like DJ in the series, especially since we haven't seen DJ since KHI.

 

Your forgetting that Kingdom Hearts lost the right for the world and the characters within it.

 

btw good question mate.

Edited by Joseph Martin Canillas

Firaga

Member

I see no reason for SE not to use the Deep Jungle. Nor am I so sure why people would hate it also. I certainly loved it even though I would get confused where to go half of the time. The only reason I picked up KHI was because it had Disney characters on it; that's how this whole obsession of mine started. I'd always love to see more Disney worlds like DJ in the series, especially since we haven't seen DJ since KHI.

 

They wouldn't use it because they lost the rights to use it...that's exactly what this topic is about...

 

After KH1, The Edgar Rice Burroughs Estate (ERB's the dude who wrote the Tazan novels) told Squeenix and Disney, "You know what? You can't use the image/elements of Tarzan anymore."

 

That's why only scans of a Deep Jungle world exist in COM...because at that point, the rights were already lost.

Just have to say real quick, I was 15 when i started KH (I started dealing with video games later in life) so I can't claim much excitement over teaming up with Tarzan, or Donald Duck, or any other Disney character.

That being said, you might understand why I'm neutral on Deep Jungle, it was a world, it took me a while to navigate it well, but I liked sliding on trees. My biggest complaint is its conspicuous absence from CoM and Coded. I would hope it's in 1.5, just because that would be so clearly missing, even worse than in the other games. It didn't do anything grand or the story, aside from remind us Sora's still really looking for Riku and Kairi, but he shouldn't drive.

Oniaku

Member

I think it could be in the game, or they might replace it with a Jungle Book based world.

Firaga

Member

I think it could be in the game, or they might replace it with a Jungle Book based world.

 

0-0....hell no....

DJ369

Member

I don't think Deep Jungle's coming back. Look up the film on wikipedia.

"Photos"GIM?

Member

Just have to say real quick, I was 15 when i started KH (I started dealing with video games later in life) so I can't claim much excitement over teaming up with Tarzan, or Donald Duck, or any other Disney character.

That being said, you might understand why I'm neutral on Deep Jungle, it was a world, it took me a while to navigate it well, but I liked sliding on trees. My biggest complaint is its conspicuous absence from CoM and Coded. I would hope it's in 1.5, just because that would be so clearly missing, even worse than in the other games. It didn't do anything grand or the story, aside from remind us Sora's still really looking for Riku and Kairi, but he shouldn't drive.

 

The only real important part of this world was that they found a gummi piece which was speculated to belong to mickey and was to warp the gummi ship from one place to another. Other than that this world wasnt that important story wise unless you count the moral of the value of friendship.

My money's on.... maybe. I'm sure they could reacquire the license without too much trouble. I doubt whoever manages ERB's estate would take unintentional infringement personally.

Sora_Roxas26

Member

they will get it back, they can't take out one of the first worlds you go to in Kingdom Hearts history, they will pay a certain amount to get it back, this is just a forum topic for negative people to be negative

Firaga

Member
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they will get it back, they can't take out one of the first worlds you go to in Kingdom Hearts history, they will pay a certain amount to get it back, this is just a forum topic for negative people to be negative

 

Negative? There's no negative talk 'round these parts! I'm just curious is all....and....wait a minute, aren't you that guy from the Sora thread I made earlier?

Edited by Firaga96

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