Nintendo and Square Enix announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection, a bundle of multiple titles arriving on Oct. 8, 2026 [1].
This release marks a significant shift for the franchise by bringing its extensive back-catalog to current-generation hardware. By consolidating several entries into one package, the companies said they aim to provide players with an "incredible value" bundle [2].
The collection includes KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III, along with the Re Mind DLC [3]. These titles represent the core narrative arc of the series, now streamlined for modern systems.
According to the announcement made during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, the games will launch across four primary platforms [4]. The collection is slated for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2 [3].
This multi-platform approach ensures that the series is accessible to the widest possible audience. The inclusion of the Nintendo Switch 2 suggests a strategic partnership to leverage the new hardware's capabilities for these remastered titles [4].
The announcement was revealed via an official trailer during the online broadcast [2]. The partnership between the publisher and developer focuses on updating the user experience for the latest console generation while maintaining the integrity of the original stories [2].
“The collection is slated for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2.”
The launch of the Kingdom Hearts Collection on the Nintendo Switch 2 and other current-gen consoles indicates a move toward platform agnosticism for Square Enix's legacy titles. By bundling the primary saga, the companies are lowering the barrier to entry for new players who may have been deterred by the series' fragmented release history across multiple older generations of hardware.
