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Kingdom Hearts
The Kingdom Hearts series is preparing for its 25th anniversary in August 2026, with a native Switch 2 release of the main collection set for October 8, and Kingdom Hearts IV confirmed for multiple platforms including Switch 2, though no release date has been set.
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Jul 3
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts series will receive native Nintendo Switch 2 ports, releasing on October 8. The lineup includes KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind, as well as a collection bundling all three titles, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III]. The first title will also be available on the original Switch. Concurrent with the announcement, Square Enix discontinued sales of the cloud versions of these games on Switch as of June 9. Owners of the cloud versions can transfer their save data to the new native ports and purchase the corresponding downloadable versions at a discounted price. The cloud versions will remain playable until June 9, 2027, after which the service ends.
Kingdom Hearts IV was also announced for Nintendo Switch 2 during the same Nintendo Direct, alongside previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. The company did not provide a release date but released a new trailer showing protagonist Sora fighting in Quadratum, a world resembling modern Tokyo. The trailer marks the first significant update on the game since its initial reveal in April 2022. The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] will also launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 8.
In the lead-up to the 25th anniversary, BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the complete prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS 25th Anniversary lottery on June 24, 2026. The top A Prize is a Sora statue that includes a stained glass-like background accessory. The Last One Prize and Double Chance Campaign prize is a Riku statue, marking the first time Riku has been made into a statue for this lottery series. The lottery will be available at stores starting August 15, 2026. Meanwhile, Square Enix opened a permanent cafe and shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo on June 12, featuring themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist series, with a reservation-priority cafe and a ground-floor shop open to all.
Key facts
- Native Switch 2 ports release date
- October 8 ↗
- Kingdom Hearts IV platforms
- PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store ↗
- Kingdom Hearts IV trailer shown
- New trailer showed Sora fighting in Quadratum, a world resembling modern Tokyo ↗
- Cloud versions discontinued
- Sales of cloud versions on Switch discontinued as of June 9; cloud versions remain playable until June 9, 2027 ↗
- Ichiban Kuji 25th Anniversary lottery start date
- August 15, 2026 ↗
- First Riku statue in Ichiban Kuji series
- Riku statue is the Last One Prize and Double Chance Campaign prize ↗
- Graniph collaboration item count
- 19 items ↗
- Steam series bundle discount
- 60% off, dropping from 17,160 yen to 6,864 yen, sale until July 10 ↗
Timeline
- Jul 3, 2026 Yoko Shimomura 39th Anniversary Orchestra Concert Set for September 25
- Jun 27, 2026 Kingdom Hearts Series Bundle Gets 60% Discount on Steam
- Jun 27, 2026 Kingdom Hearts III Sora Gets Fully New Articulated Figure
- Jun 24, 2026 Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS 25th Anniversary Full Lineup Revealed
- Jun 15, 2026 Graniph And Kingdom Hearts Launch 19-Item Apparel Collaboration
- Jun 11, 2026 Square Enix Opens Permanent Cafe and Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Jun 11, 2026 Kingdom Hearts III Performance Comparison Pits Switch 2 Against Steam Deck and PS5
- Jun 10, 2026 Graniph and Kingdom Hearts Drop 19-Item Apparel Collaboration
- Jun 9, 2026 Kingdom Hearts Series Gets Native Switch 2 Release on October 8
- Jun 9, 2026 Kingdom Hearts IV Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, New Trailer Shows Sora in Quadratum
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself
sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Release
- game · until July 10 · Steam · 2026-06-27
- Release
- manga · June 16, 2026 · 2026-06-15
- Release
- game · June 16, 2026 · 2026-06-10
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Jul 3
Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
Jun 27
Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series bundle is 60% off on Steam, dropping from 17,160 yen to 6,864 yen. The bundle includes HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III plus Re Mind DLC. The sale runs until July 10.
Jun 27
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for a new articulated figure of Sora from "Kingdom Hearts III" as part of its FORM-ISM ACT series. The figure features an all-new sculpt based on the original character design, with a range of motion intended to maintain the form while allowing various poses from the game. It includes two Keyblades: the Kingdom Chain and Crystal Snow. A clip-type stand is also included to assist with self-standing. The figure is priced at 13,200 yen (tax included), with AmiAmi offering it at 11,880 yen. It measures approximately 160mm in height and is made of PVC and ABS. Release is scheduled for January 30, 2027. Pre-orders are available through the Square Enix e-STORE and AmiAmi.
Jun 24
BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the complete prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS 25th Anniversary lottery on June 24, 2026. The top A Prize is a Sora statue that includes a stained glass-like background accessory, a feature carried over from a previous KINGDOM HEARTS Ichiban Kuji. The Last One Prize and Double Chance Campaign prize is a Riku statue, marking the first time Riku has been made into a statue for this lottery series. The C Prize Desktop Figure set includes the King, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Other prizes include a blanket, art dish, hand towel selection, world logo rubber charms, and a keyblade charm collection. The lottery will be available at stores starting August 15, 2026, with each play costing 790 yen including tax. The full lineup spans nine prize tiers, from A through G plus the Last One and Double Chance prizes.
Jun 15
Graniph will release a 19-item Kingdom Hearts collaboration on June 16, 2026, featuring T-shirts, bottoms, caps, bags, wallets, and socks. The lineup includes designs based on Sora, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, the Keyblade, Organization XIII, and worlds like Halloween Town and San Fransokyo. Prices range from 1,200 yen for socks to 7,900 yen for sweat pants.
Jun 11
Square Enix's officially licensed permanent cafe and shop, 'Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU,' opened June 12 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. The three-floor venue features themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist series, with a reservation-priority cafe and a ground-floor shop open to all.
Jun 11
A YouTube performance analysis by ElAnalistaDeBits compares Kingdom Hearts III on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 via backward compatibility. The Switch 2 version achieves higher average frame rates than the Steam Deck but remains unstable, while the PS5 version holds a steady 60fps. The Switch 2 version is currently a demo and may see final optimizations.
Jun 10
Graniph will release a 19-item Kingdom Hearts collaboration on June 16, 2026, featuring T-shirts, hoodies, bags, socks, and more. Designs draw from Sora, Mickey Mouse, Organization XIII, and locations like Halloween Town and San Fransokyo. Advance web reservations open June 10.
Jun 9
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts series will receive native Nintendo Switch 2 ports, releasing on October 8. The lineup includes KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind, as well as a collection bundling all three titles, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III]. The first title will also be available on the original Switch. Concurrent with the announcement, Square Enix discontinued sales of the cloud versions of these games on Switch as of June 9. Owners of the cloud versions can transfer their save data to the new native ports and purchase the corresponding downloadable versions at a discounted price. The cloud versions will remain playable until June 9, 2027, after which the service ends. The announcement also confirmed that the upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS IV will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Jun 9
Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. The company did not provide a release date but released a new trailer showing protagonist Sora fighting in Quadratum, a world resembling modern Tokyo. The trailer marks the first significant update on the game since its initial reveal in April 2022. Square Enix also announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III], bundling Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The collection and its individual titles will launch on October 8. Players who owned the cloud versions of the games on Nintendo Switch can transfer their save data and receive a discounted upgrade price.