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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter announced for PS4

Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter for PlayStation 4 during SCEJA Press Conference 2015.

The collection will include Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts Chi: Back Cover (theater scenes), and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep: A Fragmentory Passage, a completely new short episode that leads into Kingdom Hearts III.

DarkOcelet3173d ago (Edited 3173d ago )

Day 1. Its a bummer that 2.5 and 1.5 are not announced for PS4.

Also Aqua's short teaser seems to be on Unreal Engine 4. It would be awesome if we will be able to control Aqua/Terra/Ventus in KH3.

Or maybe they will get Birth By Sleep 2. That would be sick!

NewMonday3172d ago

these numbers are confusing, cant tell what is what

only played the 2 main games and the DS game with card combat

can some one help with the total chronology?

Taero3172d ago

@1.1.1 http://kingdomhearts.wikia....

Click through each one and you can read the story summaries.

NewMonday3172d ago

@Taero

thanks

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Magicite3173d ago

Im replaying 1.5 and 2.5 right now, cant wait for 2.8 and eventually 3!

DarkOcelet3173d ago

I am guessing that KH3 will either be released March 2017 or Q4 2016.

Hairy Chewie3172d ago

Hoping 1.5 appears on PS plus. Would be good to play through it again before 3 drops.

-Foxtrot3172d ago (Edited 3172d ago )

This is a little suspicious don't you think? The Final Chapter before KH3 and it's called 2.8

Sorry but I'm not buying it, it's pretty obvious what they are going to do. Just before KH3 comes out they'll reveal 2.9.

Kingdom Hearts 2.9 will include everything including everything from 1.5 to 2.8

People don't be fooled, you may aswell hold off and wait for the complete version, it's pretty obvious it's going to happen. If it was really the final game before KH3 then it would be 2.9

DarkOcelet3172d ago

I said a similar comment down below but here is my theory.

2.8 is for Dream Drop Distance
0.2 is for BBS continuation

2.8+0.3= 3

Kingdom Hearts 3.

-Foxtrot3172d ago

Yeah I doubt that.

It's obvious 2.9 will be the complete bunch of games.

They did a collection not long ago with both 1.5 and 2.5 bundled together so it's more likely that they are saving 2.9 for the final one.

You wouldn't call it the final one leading up to KH3, 2.8 because people would be expecting 2.9.

Spotie3172d ago

I think it's just your natural skepticism and negativity at play, Fox.

-Foxtrot3172d ago

@Spotie

Oh jumping on the bandwagon are you.

Well I'll favourite this article until they announce Kingdom Hearts 2.9 next year

Outside_ofthe_Box3172d ago

Yup 2.9 is coming, no way they call it 2.8 then release KH3, doesn't make sense to call it 2.8. Why not call it 2.9???

People are getting fooled here. I'll wait for 2.9 or a bundle that includes 1.5, 2.5, and 2.9, yall can go and hand over money to SE for all I care.

SE is really milking this hard.

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Stallion3172d ago

>a completely new episode that leads into Kingdom Hearts III

Well that's not true. BBS in 2.5 had it. You unlock it after beating all the campaigns or something, which makes it even weirder that their releasing it. Or is it a continuation of that last episode? Geez.

kingdom183172d ago

It is completely new, it connects TO that last bit that you see in BBS after completing each character where Aqua is left in the Realm of Darkness. It is actually by my understanding a missing piece in the story that was rumoured to be in the original release of BBS but was eventually removed.

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Thatguy-3103173d ago

I wanted KH 1&2 :( oh well. At least it has 3D

Magicite3173d ago (Edited 3173d ago )

Basically to get all KH games, You will have to own PS3+PS4 and buy 1.5, 2.5, 2.8 AND 3 (although some are just a movies).
I dont see why Anyone would buy KH3 on X1 now. Its pretty much a must to play prequels.

WeAreLegion3173d ago

What a strange name and collection. Definitely getting it though.

ORyanDeee3173d ago (Edited 3173d ago )

Is this collection spin off's or something from Kh 1,2 and 3?

ninsigma3173d ago

Yep. Dream drop distance was the game on 3ds but it actually plays a big role in setting up the story for 3, so in a way it's almost a main title.I think Chi is the phone game but I'm not 100% sure on that.

kowan3172d ago

DDD is the only remastered game in the collection. KHX is a movie and BBS .2 is a entirely new current gen game.

DarkOcelet3173d ago

KH 3D is canon and happens after the events of KH Coded which is after the events of KH2.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 tells us what happens to Aqua after Birth By Sleep events so this will be interesting to tell.

In the end all those are canon to the series and important.

ninsigma3173d ago

Bah! I was hoping for the whole lot in one collection! Would have been great because we'd have the whole series in one place! Regardless I'll be getting this :D

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CR7JUVE1897560d ago

Wow. That's a lot of games. Still no PSP, PS1, or PS2 titles though....................

RetroCaptainSteve560d ago

A bunch of Ratchet and Clank games though.

Eidolon560d ago

streamed. gross. I have a PS3.

CR7JUVE1897560d ago (Edited 560d ago )

Yeah, but they are only putting back what was originally on PS Now in the first place. This isn't worth the Premium Tier as of right now. They need to do a lot better on their legacy consoles titles

BABI-PANGPANG560d ago

Insane lineup! Was actually thinking of getting back into Skyrim and always wanted to give Division 2 a go but never around it.

Class_Viceroy560d ago

Umm if you want to “get back into” Skyrim wouldn’t that mean you already own it? I mean like 95% or the human population owns a copy of that game in some format.

I’m just confused as to how you’re excited to get back into it when you could literally buy the game for $5-10 for years now. The Division 2 has also been $10 for a while now.

Your excitement just seems a little inauthentic and cheesy. If you really wanted to play those games you could have by now and for dirt cheap.

BABI-PANGPANG560d ago

Haha alright, alright. Let me elaborate, sweety 😉

Last time I played Skyrim was back when it originally appeared on the PS3, so going back to it would feel like somewhat of a fresh experience, with better graphics ofcourse. Also never touched the DLC so that's a plus!

Since I have a full-time job and value my social life a lot, I don't have all the time in the world to try out every game I'm curious about. The Division 2 did spark my interest but since I was pretty disappointed by the first one I decided to give other games more priority. But now that I've got some time off from work and Sony is offering it through Plus, I might as well give it a shot. No way I'm able to finish it but that's ok.

Also, Im a big sucker for the old Kingdom Hearts games, so happy for anyone that's gonna give them a try.

Wether you agree with me or not, don't let it ruin your day, alright?

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monkey602560d ago

Man PS Extra just isn't impressing me. I dont care that there's no big AAA games releasing day one on the service but the stuff they are adding is just old filler. I've played already.
Gamepass games might not all appeal to everyone but at least they give a broad mix of new games. Road 96, Echo Generation, Turtles, Streets of Rage, Signalis, Ghost Song, Somerville. They're all great additions.
Sony should have made some deals to bring the likes of F.I.S.T. RollerDrome and Inscryption to the service or games like them. Something of value.
I guess I got the wrong impression when they gave us Stray.

Eonjay560d ago

I feel the exact opposite. I have only played three of those games. I'm definitely taking advantage of this month.

monkey602560d ago

Good to hear. Hope you enjoy something you might not have otherwise

Eonjay560d ago

What you are saying makes sense for you because you have bought so many games. This isn't the case for most people. Services like this are great for finding and trying ges we might have been apprehensive about in the past. I finally get to try Ghost Recon, Earth Defense Force and KH 2.8

I understand your point of view tho.

gangsta_red560d ago

Echo Generation was an absolute blast to play. And I am enjoying Signalis at the moment, in between OW2 play. I definitely agree tho, the offerings for PS+ seem to be left overs from GP, they definitely need standout titles to make their service more appealing.

I guess if you don't have both consoles these would be some good games to play, but again, just as you stated, Sony should make more deals to bring games like similar to Stray to their service.

SurgicalMenace560d ago

There is another option; buy what you want to play instead of relying on a service to grant you access. All the games you mentioned are available for purchase. Sony is already granting a lot for only 120 yearly, that is equivalent to buying two games. Be grateful....

monkey602560d ago

I have bought those games. Well with the exception of Rollerdrome, I havent got that yet. And I have a library of over 800 games so you don't need to worry about my spending habits. I'm just saying the value just isn't there in the service for me. I find they do fantastic with the choices of games for PS Essential but Extra is disappointing and Premium is a joke. They really did just rebrand PSNow and there's no extra effort being made here. As it is, if my sub was up this month I wouldn't renew it

SurgicalMenace560d ago

Cool story bro, but I assure you that your spending habits are of no concern. While every person has their own taste, what stands out to me is the fact that you have 800 games but are complaining about what one serve offers over another.

I have well over 10k games but there is always an opportunity to discover and purchase more. Sony has one of the richest libraries acrossed several platforms so they don't need to offer more "appealing" games as they often just sell those. What sense would it make to give what's willing to be bought? GP has to appeal more because they're both losing market share and have a community of thrifty gamers. With a despondent economy of gamers you can't risk not offering everything to keep them engaged.

Crows90560d ago (Edited 560d ago )

For now. Stray was a day 1 release for instance. So was shadow warrior 3

shinoff2183560d ago

Fist looks incredible. Ive been waiting for a sale.

monkey602560d ago

It's a great game! I got equally excited for Clid the Snail but that was a dissapointment.

S2Killinit560d ago

Your opinion is the exact opposite of mine. I think the value of PSPlus is higher for my style of gaming.

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nevin1560d ago

Sony needs to just come out and address the state of PS1/PS2/PSP classics to the public.

I paid $28 in June to test out the premium. But it looks like I won't be renewing for $120 in Dec.

shinoff2183560d ago

You do have a point. I want more classics. There loaded ps1 ps2 wise. Whats the deal. I still think the service is on par with gamepass where everything stands right now. But i need sone of those classic titles.

gleepot560d ago

PS Plus has been such a disappointment so far

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Kingdom Hearts' 6 Best Character Adaptations

TF: “For this week's Raptor 6 we break down the 6 best character adaptations in the Kingdom Hearts universe, both Final Fantasy and Disney alike.”

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PhoenixUp1962d ago

Kingdom Hearts started that horrible trend of making Cloud into this angsty character across various media

pietro12121961d ago

He was already like that in FFVII

PhoenixUp1961d ago

Cloud was nowhere near as angsty in FFVII as he was in media starting with KH1

Knightofelemia1962d ago

I was always hoping they would add Rinoa to the game I always liked her and I was always curious on how her voice would sound when she spoke.

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What’s the Best Order to Play Kingdom Hearts?

Hardcore Gamer: Kingdom Hearts is no longer a fractured franchise. In the past, to enjoy the full story of the franchise required a PS2, Nintendo DS, PSP and Nintendo 3DS. That is no longer the case thanks to the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix. Now you can play every single Kingdom Hearts game on PS4 in the lead-up to Kingdom Hearts III. For players new to the franchise, this raises quite the conundrum, what order should they play the games?

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Sharingan_no_Kakashi2608d ago

In order that they released. Never play a game in order of story for 2 reasons.

1.) You'll have to deal with the fluctuating gameplay mechanics. (which admittedly you'll have to deal with in KH regardless) and-

2.) Because the flow of story is important. You might understand the story better playing in order of timeline, but it'll be more enjoyable if you play them in the order they released.

FullmetalRoyale2608d ago

Completely agree with you. Each entry adds to the story, by building on what came before. So I think they should be played in the order in which they released. Gameplay mechanics changing is a great point that you mention. Definitely the way to play them.

Spenok2608d ago

Not sure how I didn't know this before, but Days and Coded being turned into movies instead of letting us play the games ourselves really sucks.

TheGoodestBoi2607d ago

Just ordered the collection and haven't played KH before. So is the best order 1,2 then the backstories?

Eulderink2608d ago (Edited 2608d ago )

play 1 then 2 and then wait till 3 xD still waiting since ps2 era

DualWielding2608d ago

KH1, Re: CoM, Days, KH2, BBS, Coded, DDD, UX, UX BC, 0.2