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In the September 14th issue of Famitsu Weekly, the Kingdom Hearts series has yet another feature. This feature focuses on Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and all the news that has recently been revealed. In this feature, Kingdom Hearts series co-director, Tai Yasue, has shared some comments. In addition to Yasue's comments, another important feature is that Chirithy, in Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover, has been shown for the first time in his HD, Unreal Engine 4 form. You can check out screenshots & translations from the Famitsu Weekly feature below, in our gallery. Translations courtesy of Catherine Mueller ([email protected])

The official Japanese Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue website has updated. This update divides the site with the 3 games in the collection, and a mysterious section called 'special/DLC'. While we're unsure what this section is, it could just be media/trailers. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on January 12, 2017 in Japan, and on January 24, 2017 everywhere else. An extended Tokyo Game Show 2016 trailer was released today. What do you think the section is? Let us know in the comments below!

UPDATE: A full translation has been provided by Goldpanner! You can read it below. The original article follows. Tetsuya Nomura shared a message on Twitter about recent Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue news. In this message, he has confirmed a PlayStation 4 Pro version will be made for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. He also says that the trailer will not be the last, and says that the music in the recent trailer was produced for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep's opening. You can read some translations below thanks to @r_kane1 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on January 12, 2017 in Japan, and on January 24, 2017 everywhere else. An extended Tokyo Game Show 2016 trailer was released today. Are you getting Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue for the PS4 Pro? Let us know!

UPDATE 3: Square Enix has uploaded in-game renders for Chirithy, Riku, and Sora. You can see them below. UPDATE 2: Square Enix has uploaded HQ screenshots from the trailer. You can see them below. Update: The English trailer is here! During Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia's TGS pre-conference, Square Enix released an extended version of the brand new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer. This extended trailer shows off extra gameplay from the original trailer that was also revealed at the conference. You can check out this extended trailer below. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on January 12, 2017. Did you like the new trailer? Let us know in the comments below!

During Sony's pre-TGS 2016 press conference, a shortened version of the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer was shown, with a release date: Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue will release in Japan on January 12, 2017. An extended version of the trailer will be released on the next hour. Will you be picking up Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue when it releases on January 12th, 2017? Let us know in the comments below!

Our coverage of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia's annual TGS pre-conference has begun! From 3:00 AM USA EDT till 4:30 AM USA EDT (12:00 AM USA PDT till 1:30 AM USA PDT), Sony will be showcasing current & upcoming games on PlayStation consoles. The press conference will be held at the Roppongi Midtown Hall in Tokyo, Japan. With a brand new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer confirmed to be uploaded at 4:00 AM USA EDT/1:00 AM USA PDT/17:00 JST, we'll be keeping you updated with all possible announcements for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue during SCEJA's pre-conference. Articles/Show Floor Updates <3 - Brand new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer releasing on September 13th at 17:00 JST (4:00 AM USA EDT, 1:00 AM USA PDT) - New Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer released; Kingdom Hearts 2.8 to release on January 12th, 2017 - Extended Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer released; Kingdom Hearts 2.8 to release in English on Jan. 24th 2017! - Cover artwork for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue revealed! - Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue confirmed for PlayStation 4 Pro release, Hikari music produced for KH 0.2 opening & more! - Mysterious 'DLC' menu appears with the Japanese Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue website update! - Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue bundle listed on Square Enix Japan's store, includes keychain of Lea's Keyblade - Large banner of the new Kingdom Hearts HD boxart spotted at TGS 2016! - Shadow Heartless and Meow Wow static arts figures are seen at TGS 2016, fully painted! - Square Enix staff are seen sporting shirts designed by Tetsuya Nomura at TGS 2016! - KH3 Sora Play Arts Kai figure shown at TGS 2016 with new heart-shaped stand! - Organization XIII Roxas PAK figure shown at TGS 2016 with color! - Riku PAK figure shown at TGS 2016! Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue TGS 2016 Trailer (English) <3 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue TGS 2016 Trailer (Japanese) <3 Images <3

Tetsuya Nomura, via the official Japanese Kingdom Hearts Twitter account, has confirmed that a new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer will be released at 4:00 AM USA EDT (17:00 JST, 1:00 AM USA PDT) on September 13th. Translated tweet from Tetsuya Nomura can be viewed below thanks to @r_kane1 The official Twitter account will be sharing the new trailer. as soon as it releases.

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue was recently featured in the previous issue of Jump Magazine, a Japanese magazine covering various video games. The feature can be seen below, in Japanese with new renders of Sora & Riku from Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD. Thanks goes to @RedMakuzawa for the tip. The content seems to be an overview of the title and expressing it's a lead to Kingdom Hearts III. We'll provide clearer translations as soon as they are available. Update: Translations have been provided thanks to Goldpanner! Release date: Scheduled for December 2016 Price: TBA Maker: Square Enix Console: PS4 Genre: RPG Three popular-series Kingdom Hearts games in one new RPG title! The Story That Leads Into KH3!!! An adventure fantasy woven from dreams hopes and bonds! "Three new titles to enjoy from this popular series!! Sora, a boy chosen by the Keyblade, and his Disney friends have a huge adventure!! --Katayan "The HD remastering makes for super beautiful image quality! Plus, being able to play three titles is a bargain!" --Kimu KHDDD HD Riku: Calm, cares for his friends. The reliable other protagonist. He heads on a new journey with Sora. KHDDD HD Sora: The main character. Along with his best friend Riku, he sets out on a journey to free worlds which have been trapped in sleep! A deluxe new three-in-one KH title! KH 0.2 BBS Fragmentary Passage: A completely new title that tells the story of what happened after BBS! Keyblade Master Aqua was left in the Realm of Darkness. The story of what happened to her after that. KH Key Back Cover: A new cinematic title that tells the behind-the-scenes story of the earliest story in the series! The strange story of a master who can see the future and his disciples told in a brand-new cinematic title. KH DDD HD: The newest title in the series now remastered in HD!! Sora and Riku are on a new journey to free the worlds trapped in sleep.

Kingdom Hearts did not appear at the event. Tokyo Game Show 2016 is next week, so stay tuned! Our coverage for the PlayStation Meeting in New York has begun! Starting at 3:00 PM USA EDT on September 7th 2016, the PlayStation Meeting is an event held by Sony to reveal some exciting announcements concerning PlayStation. The Kingdom Hearts series has been a part of PlayStation consoles since the release of the very first game, with Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue & Kingdom Hearts III releasing on the PlayStation 4 as the newest additions to the series. Could Kingdom Hearts appear? Let's find out together: Livestream <3 Live Updates <3 (2:30 PM USA EDT) - 30 minutes till the PlayStation Meeting begins! (2:50 PM USA EDT) - 10 minutes till the PlayStation Meeting! (3:00 PM USA EDT) - The PlayStation meeting is starting! (3:11 PM USA EDT) - The PlayStation 4 Slim has been announced! (3:12 PM USA EDT) - The PlayStation 4 Pro has been revealed! (3:49 PM USA EDT) - The PlayStation meeting has ended, with no mention of Kingdom Hearts.

The official Square Enix Japan shop has updated with a page for Tokyo Game Show 2016 merchandise. Among the merchandise that will be available for TGS 2016 is Kingdom Hearts. The brand new wall scroll that was recently revealed for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue will be available at the event. The wall scroll is 2,800 yen at the event (Around $27.58 USD). Aside from the new wall scroll, the Kingdom Hearts Heartless & Unchained χ mugs will also be available for purchase. These mugs will be 2,000 & 2,200 yen respectively. ($19.71 & $21.68 USD) Would you like to buy the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue wall scroll? How about those mugs? Let us know in the comments below!

With the 1st anniversary of the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ passing by and Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] coming to an end, new story elements have begun to develop in Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ. The first part of these new story elements is the introduction of a new world - Castle of Dreams. Based off of the Disney film Cinderella, Castle of Dreams is the 1st of 3 worlds that will be newly introduced into Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ. This new world will be introduced in-game in October. Did you also think Castle of Dreams would make an appearance in Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ? Let us know in the comments below!