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'''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''''', stylized as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX''''', is | '''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''''', stylized as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX''''', is a compilation of various games from the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' that have been fully remastered in HD. It is a follow-up to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' and includes remastered versions of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''. It also features a collection of HD cutscenes from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''<ref name="psblog"> | ||
[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/14/kingdom-hearts-hd-2-5-remix-coming-to-ps3-in-2014/ PSN Blog]</ref>. | [http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/14/kingdom-hearts-hd-2-5-remix-coming-to-ps3-in-2014/ PSN Blog]</ref>. The release of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' marks the first time ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' have been available outside of Japan. | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
*'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''''' | *'''''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''''' | ||
*'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''''' | *'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''''' | ||
*'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''''' <sup>(HD Cinematic Story Videos)</sup> | *'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''''' <sup>(HD Cinematic Story Videos)</sup> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' was first hinted at during the ending credits of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', as they contain footage from ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. In October of 2013, Tetsuya Nomura said that ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' will contain more graphical improvements than ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''.<ref>[http://sqex.info/nomura-discusses-new-kh3-trailer/ SQEX Info]</ref> In December of 2013, Nomura also said that due to ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' being shorter than ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', new scenes featuring events that took place in Disney worlds and during battles were added. In addition, new scenes connecting ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' have been included. Nomura lastly stated that development of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' was faster than that of its predecessor because the team that developed ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' had established a system for making games in HD.<ref> [http://sqex.info/nomura-discusses-kh2-5-kh3-khx SQEX Info]</ref> As of March, 2014, all lines in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' had been recorded.<ref>[http://blog.hokanko-alt.com/archives/37613547.html 速報＠保管庫]</ref> In an interview with ''Famitsu Weekly'' in April of 2014, Shinji Hashimoto stated that the additional cutscenes had also been completed and the game was nearing its final stage of development.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/08/square-enix-final-fantasy-x-3-state-final-fantasy-xv-dissidia/ '''''Siliconera:''''' ''Square Enix On Final Fantasy X-3, The State Of Final Fantasy XV, And Dissidia'']</ref> On June 5, 2014, Square Enix announced the release dates for the Japanese, European, and North American versions of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''. Along with this announcement came a new trailer for the game compilation that was featured at E3 2014. Announcement of an Ultimania dealing with the entire ''Kingdom Hearts'' series would be sold with the game<ref>[http://store.jp.square-enix.com/detail/9784757543843 Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania Memorial - Square Enix eStore]</ref>, and an official soundtrack was to be released, as well<ref>[http://store.jp.square-enix.com/special/khhd2 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX - Square Enix eStore]</ref>. On June 6, 2014, Square Enix France released a ten-minute video featuring gameplay from both ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' from the HD compilation. In an interview during E3 2014 on June 10, 2014, Tai Yasue said that the development of the compilation was far easier than the development of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', that the ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' cutscenes (two of which were completely new) extended to three hours, and that the Mirage Arena in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' would not have multiplayer capabilities through PlayStation Network. Following this bit of news, Yasue said the Mirage Arena had been tweaked to be more enjoyable as a single-player arena.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMayL01TQWY Square Enix Presents: E3 2014 Live Day 1]</ref> On June 12, 2014, Tai Yasue confirmed in an interview with IGN that there would be new secret cutscenes in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' that would relate to the previous games in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, as well as to ''Kingdom Hearts III''.{{fact}} Yasue also mentioned during E3 2014 that over ninety instrumental tracks in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' had been reorchestrated in Boston. The Video Game Orchestra and its recording division, SoundtRec Boston, confirmed this on June 13, 2014 via Facebook.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/VGOOnline/posts/10152505255645761 Video Game Orchestra - Facebook]</ref> | |||
Square Enix announced the release dates for the Japanese, European, and North American | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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| キングダム ハーツ HD2.5リミックス Kingudamu Hātsu HD 2.5 Rimikkusu | |
| Developer(s) | Square Enix |
| Publisher(s) |  Square Enix
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| Release date(s) | October 2, 2014 / December 2, 2014[1] December 5, 2014[1] 2014
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| Genre | Console action role-playing game |
| Game modes | Single player |
| Ratings | CERO: TBA ESRB: TBA PEGI: TBA |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, stylized as Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX, is a compilation of various games from the Kingdom Hearts that have been fully remastered in HD. It is a follow-up to Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX and includes remastered versions of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix. It also features a collection of HD cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[2]. The release of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX marks the first time Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix have been available outside of Japan.
Content
- Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD Cinematic Story Videos)
Development
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX was first hinted at during the ending credits of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, as they contain footage from Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. In October of 2013, Tetsuya Nomura said that Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX will contain more graphical improvements than Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX.[3] In December of 2013, Nomura also said that due to Kingdom Hearts Re:coded being shorter than Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, new scenes featuring events that took place in Disney worlds and during battles were added. In addition, new scenes connecting Kingdom Hearts Re:coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance have been included. Nomura lastly stated that development of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX was faster than that of its predecessor because the team that developed Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX had established a system for making games in HD.[4] As of March, 2014, all lines in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX had been recorded.[5] In an interview with Famitsu Weekly in April of 2014, Shinji Hashimoto stated that the additional cutscenes had also been completed and the game was nearing its final stage of development.[6] On June 5, 2014, Square Enix announced the release dates for the Japanese, European, and North American versions of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX. Along with this announcement came a new trailer for the game compilation that was featured at E3 2014. Announcement of an Ultimania dealing with the entire Kingdom Hearts series would be sold with the game[7], and an official soundtrack was to be released, as well[8]. On June 6, 2014, Square Enix France released a ten-minute video featuring gameplay from both Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix from the HD compilation. In an interview during E3 2014 on June 10, 2014, Tai Yasue said that the development of the compilation was far easier than the development of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, that the Kingdom Hearts Re:coded cutscenes (two of which were completely new) extended to three hours, and that the Mirage Arena in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix would not have multiplayer capabilities through PlayStation Network. Following this bit of news, Yasue said the Mirage Arena had been tweaked to be more enjoyable as a single-player arena.[9] On June 12, 2014, Tai Yasue confirmed in an interview with IGN that there would be new secret cutscenes in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded that would relate to the previous games in the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as to Kingdom Hearts III. Yasue also mentioned during E3 2014 that over ninety instrumental tracks in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX had been reorchestrated in Boston. The Video Game Orchestra and its recording division, SoundtRec Boston, confirmed this on June 13, 2014 via Facebook.[10]
Videos
D23 Japan Expo
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Jump Festa 2014
| Jump Festa 2014 |
| <youtube width="320" height="240">QIEUbW4cEJQ</youtube> |
E3 2014
| E3 2014 |
| <youtube width="320" height="240">GYgGm5HZ-RQ</youtube> |
Gameplay Trailer
| Gameplay Trailer |
| <youtube width="320" height="240">Hrb1mFJmYi8</youtube> |
External links
Notes and references
- ^ a b Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Release Date
- ^ PSN Blog
- ^ SQEX Info
- ^ SQEX Info
- ^ 速報＠保管庫
- ^ Siliconera: Square Enix On Final Fantasy X-3, The State Of Final Fantasy XV, And Dissidia
- ^ Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania Memorial - Square Enix eStore
- ^ Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX - Square Enix eStore
- ^ Square Enix Presents: E3 2014 Live Day 1
- ^ Video Game Orchestra - Facebook
