Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

Unreleased

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- is ninth game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system as a part of the complete Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue package. The story acts simultaneously as an epilogue to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep as well as a prologue for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III, following Aqua's journey through the Realm of Darkness. The game is developed through, acting as a sort of technical demo meant to give players a taste of Kingdom Hearts III's gameplay. The entry is roughly the size equivalent of a single Kingdom Hearts III world.

Chronologically, the main events of 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- occurs in the past after the events of the Secret Episode from Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix and coincides with the events from Kingdom Hearts. However, it is told as a story by King Mickey and Yen Sid to Riku and Kairi in the present (after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance) and leads to the events that will occur in Kingdom Hearts III.

Gameplay

 * Unlike previous games, Aqua starts at level 50.
 * The Command Menu is present, but excludes Summons.
 * Shotlock attacks return, with a similar Focus gauge.


 * Magic now leaves an effect on the surrounding environment. For example, Blizzard creates a sheet of ice to slide on.
 * Shortcuts have multiple "pages", scrolled via the D-pad separating Magic from Items.
 * "Situation Commands" are present.
 * Command Styles are present, activated through Situation Commands.
 * Flowmotion is available.
 * Aqua's appearance can be customized with different props or changing the color of her outfit.


 * Mickey is a party member near the end of the game.