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Square Enix has revealed that the ever-elusive Kingdom Hearts III Alba & Ater Chess Set has been delayed across all regional storefronts. Each delayed date is listed below: Square Enix JP Store - August 27th, 2022 (Initially April 30th, 2022) Square Enix EU Store - November 18th, 2022 (InitiallyJuily 29th, 2022) Square Enix NA Store - October 2022 Release Window (Initially July 2022) We'll be sure to keep you all contintually updated regarding the shipment status of this Chess Set. View our announcement coverage. You can view images of this upcoming product via our gallery below: Thanks to prominent Kingdom Hearts community member Churro for sharing this significant information. View full article

Square Enix has listed new Kingdom Hearts-themed room fragrance mists available for pre-order via their Japanese digital storefront. Based on Roxas, Xion, and Axel, each of these scents is distinct while also altering depending on how much time has passed. You'll notice that each mist has three notes attached to them. Their meanings are as follows: Top Note: These are the scents you'll smell during the first 15 to 20 minutes after the fragrance is applied. Middle Note: These are the scents you'll smell from 20 minutes to 2 hours after the fragrance is applied. Last Note: These are the scents you'll smell after more than 2 hours have passed since the initial application. Depending on the provided quality, these last note scents can potentially last as long as half a day. Descriptions for the Roxas, Xion and Axel room fragrance mists are provided below alongside images viewable via our galleries: Roxas Top Note: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain Middle Note: Clover, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli Axel Top Note: Lemon, Apple, Bamboo Middle Note: Jasmine, Peach, White Rose, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Cedarwood Xion Top Note: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon Middle Note: Tea Fragrance, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root Last Note: Sea Salt, Labdanum, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood Thanks to our team's Ryuji for translating certain terms. Each fragrance mist of the Days trio is ¥5,940, and shipments are expected to occur on October 8th, 2022. Lastly, store links for the Roxas, Xion and Axel fragrance mists are accessible below: Roxas Xion Axel NOTE: These items cannot be shipped overseas due to them being marked as flammable. Room fragrance mists themed around Sora, Kairi, and Riku were revealed earlier this year. View full article

Final Fantasy VII Remake has received many unique mods, comprising cosmetic alterations to gameplay changes. Recently, one standout mod that can be seen as a fusion of both umbrella avenues is by user ColossalCake, depicting protagonist Cloud Strife with the iconic Kingdom Key. This weapon was actually made from scratch to fit Final Fantasy VII Remake's world better, as its size should reflect. In fact, the sheer difference in size between this recreation and the Kingdom Key in Kingdom Hearts proper has to do with it mimicking the hitboxes of Cloud's weapons in-game. However, the sound effects emitted from the Kingdom Key here are cleverly taken from Kingdom Hearts III. Regarding gameplay incorporations, the Kingdom Key houses four unique Materia slots, which, for those unaware, are essentially ways to customize weapon builds. Additionally, it can replace either the Buster Sword or Mythril Blade weapons for Cloud. Lastly of note is that aside from ColossalCake performing the mod's texture and modeling work, the following individuals also provided noteworthy contributions of their own: matyalatte for their FF7R-mesh-importer, FF7R-DDS-tools, and Blender-Uasset-Add-on tool. Yoraiz0r for their AudioMog tool. spiritovod for their Umodel tool. FluffyQuack for their unrealpak tool. If you'd like to download this impressive mod and/or view additional screenshots, check out its dedicated Nexus Mods page. View full article

Square Enix has announced that they are collaborating with Japanese 7-Elevens to sell exclusive Kingdom Hearts-related merchandise. Fans will be available to purchase these items physically from stores on July 15th, 2022, while digital pre-orders can be made now for pick-ups later. Each item is described below, alongside provided store links and galleries. The newly unveiled merchandise partially comprises 20th Anniversary eco-friendly bags by shop LOVELESS for ¥2,819, containing pouches depicting either Chain of Memories Dive to the Heart Sora or Sora and Mickey from Dream Drop Distance atop a Station of Awakening. Moreover, Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary LOVELESS Coffee Cup Tumblers will be available for ¥2,409. The Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix title screen artwork is viewable on one Tumbler, while the other shares the iconic Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days clear art. Lastly, a LOVELESS branded bifold wallet engraved with iconic Kingdom Hearts symbols will be purchaseable for ¥2,640. Genesis would surely love these products. View full article

Square Enix has unveiled new Kingdom Hearts apparel via their Japanese digital storefront, comprising a hoodie themed around Roxas. This item is fully made out of cotton and costs ¥9,680, with an expected shipment date of October 8th, 2022. It certainly looks quite rad. Perhaps I'll consider purchasing it if it becomes listed on the North American storefront. The hoodie is also available to pre-order from reliable retailer Aitai Kuji for ¥8,500. You can view officially provided images of this upcoming product via our gallery below: View full article

Retailer Sega Plaza has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise. The first set of items is Kingdom Hearts Premium Cushions, which are... certainly something. Two pillows simply boast the series' traditional logo, while the other two share iconic key visuals. Additionally, there is a Stainless Steel Bottle depicting Sora in his Kingdom Hearts III attire. These products are planned to be obtainable on July 15, 2022 via crane games. You can view the Kingdom Hearts Premium Cushions and Stainless Steel Bottle via our galleries below: View full article

Merchandise retailer U-Treasure has announced that celebratory Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary watches are available to pre-order via their digital storefront. Sora's iconic crown symbol is on the frontsides, while the backsides are engraved with the 20th Anniversary logo. The watches are choosable in black and white varieties, costing ¥36,300, with shipments tentatively occurring on December 20, 2022. Additionally, the pre-order windows will close on August 15, 2022. You can view officially provided images of these two watch color variations via our galleries below: View full article

Square Enix has listed a new Kingdom Hearts plush, a Shadow Amigurumi. Amigurumi are essentially Japanese crocheted or knitted items, except crafted as 3D models. The Shadow Amigurumi is available for pre-order from Square Enix Japan's digital storefront for ¥4,180, and shipments are expected to occur on October 29, 2022. You can view officially provided images of this upcoming product via our gallery below: UPDATE (6/24/2022): The plush, officially translated as Knitted Shadow, is now available for pre-order via Square Enix North America's digital storefront for $44.99 ahead of a February 2023 shipment. View full article

Square Enix has unveiled the fourth Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Magnet Gallery Blind Box set. There are 10 different magnets depicting specific segments of box art throughout the franchise, though since it's a Blind Box, there's a likely chance that a customer won't receive all magnets with one purchase. The collective merchandise is currently available to pre-order via Square Enix North America's digital storefront for $100.00, and an October 2022 shipment is expected. You can view the Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Magnet Gallery Vol. 4 Blind Box set via our gallery below: View full article

While this news isn't strictly Kingdom Hearts-related, we feel that it is significant enough to discuss. Recently, several interviews with Naoki Yoshida, the producer for the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI, were shared via countless outlets. Of those interviews, two stand out in correlation to Kingdom Hearts. Firstly, Washington Post's interview with Yoshida shared the following statements: Additionally, Japanese publication Game Watch conducted an interview providing a notable Kingdom Hearts-centric response: Thanks to our team's Ryuji for translating the aforementioned passage. This news is quite thrilling as Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind's boss design was phenomenal. The Limit Cut Data battles and Yozora fight are genuinely remarkable, and knowing that that talent is fueling Final Fantasy XVI can only be a stellar sign. What are your thoughts on Naoki Yoshida's statements? View full article