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|release='''Playstation 4:'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] January 12, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>'''Xbox One:'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] February 18, 2020<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] February 18, 2020<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] February 18, 2020<br>'''PC:{{note|Digital only via Epic Games Store}}'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] March 30, 2021<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] March 30, 2021<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] March 30, 2021<br>'''Nintendo Switch:{{note|Cloud Version}}'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] February 10, 2022<ref>[https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/1483324709588680706 Nintendo Switch release date confirmation (Japanese)]</ref><br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] February 10, 2022<ref name="Switch">[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1483318234082250752 Nintendo Switch release date confirmation]</ref><br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] February 10, 2022<ref name="Switch" />
|release='''Playstation 4:'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] January 12, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>'''Xbox One:'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] February 18, 2020<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] February 18, 2020<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] February 18, 2020<br>'''PC:{{note|Digital only via Epic Games Store}}'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] March 30, 2021<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] March 30, 2021<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] March 30, 2021<br>'''Nintendo Switch:{{note|Cloud Version}}'''<br>[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] February 10, 2022<ref>[https://twitter.com/_KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1483321654046433283 '''''Twitter (@_KINGDOMHEARTS)''''']</ref><br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px|United States]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] February 10, 2022<ref name="Switch">[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1483318234082250752 '''''Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS)''''']: "Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5, 2.8, III + Re Mind (DLC) as well as the all-in-one Integrum Masterpiece all launch on Nintendo Switch via cloud on February 10th!"</ref><br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]]/[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] February 10, 2022<ref name="Switch" />
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'''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue''''', stylized as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue''''', is a compilation of three ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' titles set as a follow-up to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. The titles feature HD graphics, and are composed of a remastered version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', an immediate sequel to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', and an animated side-story to ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''.<ref name="SEPC">[http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/530/kingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue-coming-to-the-playstation4 '''''Square Enix Press Center''', "KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Coming To The PlayStation®4 System"'']</ref> The game was released in Japan on January 12, 2017,<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hir8nAGKLoo</ref>{{?}}<!--use correct format--> and was released worldwide on January 24, 2017 for the PlayStation 4<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKAR0uRZZ0</ref>{{?}}<!--use correct format-->, Febuary 18, 2020 for the Xbox One,<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/kingdom-hearts-hd-1.5-2.5-remix-hd-2.8-final-chapter-prologue-games-launch-on-xbox-one/.156581 Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Games Launch on Xbox One] -Anime News Network</ref>, PC via the {{w|Epic Games Store}} on March 30, 2021<ref>[https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-final-chapter-prologue/home]</ref>, and the cloud version announced for the Nintendo Switch.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1445402204190515216 Nintendo Switch Announcement For KH Games]</ref>
'''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue''''', stylized as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue''''', is a compilation of three ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' titles set as a follow-up to ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. The titles feature HD graphics, and are composed of a remastered version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', an immediate sequel to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', and an animated side-story to ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''.<ref name="SEPC">[http://press.na.square-enix.com/releases/530/kingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue-coming-to-the-playstation4 '''''Square Enix Press Center''', "KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Coming To The PlayStation®4 System"'']</ref> The game was released in Japan on January 12, 2017, and was released worldwide on January 24, 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Febuary 18, 2020 for the Xbox One, March 30, 2021 on PC via the {{w|Epic Games Store}}, and February 10, 2022 on Nintendo Switch as a Cloud version.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1445402204190515216 '''''Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS)'''''] "Cloud versions of Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, 2.8 and 3 (+ Re Mind) are coming to Nintendo Switch"</ref>


The PS4 version was later re-released in North America as part of a combo pack known as ''[[Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far]]'' alongside the PS4 version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
The PS4 version was later re-released in North America as part of a combo pack known as ''[[Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far]]'' alongside the PS4 version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]''.
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==Content==
==Content==
===''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''===
''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'' is an upgraded version of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' that features an overhauled battle system and improved graphics.<ref name="siliconera">[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/19/details-on-whats-new-in-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-and-aquas-story/ '''''Siliconera''', "Details On What's New In Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 And Aqua's Story"'']</ref> [[Reality Shift]] and [[Flick Rush]] are now able to be performed through the PlayStation 4 controller, and new [[Dream Eater]]s have been added, such as [[Catanuki]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAWlmVkHUSM Kingdom Hearts 2.8 - E3 2016 LiveCast | PS4]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAASSC_4iCQ&feature=youtu.be 【KH2.8】プレミアムショーケース[E3 2016 試遊版プレイ動画]</ref>
''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'' is an upgraded version of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' that features an overhauled battle system and improved graphics.<ref name="siliconera">[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/19/details-on-whats-new-in-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-and-aquas-story/ '''''Siliconera''', "Details On What's New In Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 And Aqua's Story"'']</ref> [[Reality Shift]] and [[Flick Rush]] are now able to be performed through the PlayStation 4 controller, and new [[Dream Eater]]s have been added, such as [[Catanuki]].


===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'' tells the story of [[Aqua]]'s journey in the [[Realm of Darkness]] leading into ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.<ref name="SEPC"/> Rendered entirely in {{w|Unreal Engine 4}} and {{w|Kingdom Shader}},{{fact}} it lasts as long as it takes to venture through a single world in a main-series game.<ref name="siliconera"/>
''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'' tells the story of [[Aqua]]'s journey in the [[Realm of Darkness]] leading into ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. Rendered entirely in {{w|Unreal Engine 4}} and {{w|Kingdom Shader}},{{fact}} it lasts as long as it takes to venture through a single world in a main-series game.<ref name="siliconera"/>


===''Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover''===
===''Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover''===
''[[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover]]'' is an 80-minute <ref>https://www.amazon.de/Kingdom-Hearts-Final-Chapter-Prologue/dp/B015QZDYKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480358075&sr=8-1&keywords=kingdom+hearts+2.8#productPromotions</ref>{{?}}<!--use correct format--> movie rendered entirely in Unreal Engine 4 and it utilizes the Kingdom Shader used in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.{{fact}} It tells the story of ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' from the [[foreteller]]s' perspective.<ref name="siliconera"/>
''[[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover]]'' is an 80-minute movie rendered entirely in Unreal Engine 4 and it utilizes the Kingdom Shader used in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.{{fact}} It tells the story of ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' from the [[foreteller]]s' perspective.<ref name="siliconera"/>


===Xbox One release===
===Xbox One release===

Revision as of 18:02, 18 January 2022

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8
Final Chapter Prologue
The logo of Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue
キングダムハーツ HD 2.8 ファイナルチャプタープロローグ
Kingudamu Hātsu HD 2.8 Fainaru Chaputā Purorōgu
Developer(s) Square Enix
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Release date(s) Playstation 4:
Japan January 12, 2017
Flag of the United States.png/Flag of Canada.png January 24, 2017
Europe/Flag of Australia.png January 24, 2017
Xbox One:
Japan February 18, 2020
United States/Canada February 18, 2020
Europe/Australia February 18, 2020
PC:Symbol - Crown.png
Japan March 30, 2021
United States/Canada March 30, 2021
Europe/Australia March 30, 2021
Nintendo Switch:Symbol - Crown.png
Japan February 10, 2022[1]
United States/Canada February 10, 2022[2]
Europe/Australia February 10, 2022[2]
Genre Console action role-playing game
Game modes Single player
Ratings ESRB: E10+
PEGI: 12+
Platform(s) PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Personal computer
Nintendo Switch

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, stylized as Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue, is a compilation of three Kingdom Hearts titles set as a follow-up to Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX. The titles feature HD graphics, and are composed of a remastered version of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, an immediate sequel to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and an animated side-story to Kingdom Hearts χ.[3] The game was released in Japan on January 12, 2017, and was released worldwide on January 24, 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Febuary 18, 2020 for the Xbox One, March 30, 2021 on PC via the Epic Games Store, and February 10, 2022 on Nintendo Switch as a Cloud version.[4]

The PS4 version was later re-released in North America as part of a combo pack known as Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far alongside the PS4 version of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX.

Content

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD is an upgraded version of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance that features an overhauled battle system and improved graphics.[5] Reality Shift and Flick Rush are now able to be performed through the PlayStation 4 controller, and new Dream Eaters have been added, such as Catanuki.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- tells the story of Aqua's journey in the Realm of Darkness leading into Kingdom Hearts III. Rendered entirely in Unreal Engine 4 and Kingdom Shader,[citation needed] it lasts as long as it takes to venture through a single world in a main-series game.[5]

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover is an 80-minute movie rendered entirely in Unreal Engine 4 and it utilizes the Kingdom Shader used in Kingdom Hearts III.[citation needed] It tells the story of Kingdom Hearts χ from the foretellers' perspective.[5]

Xbox One release

  • The Disney Interactive Studios logo was replaced with the Disney logo.
  • The Unreal Engine 4 logo was replaced with the Unreal Engine logo.
  • There is an option to change profiles by pressing the X button in the game selection screen.
  • The Streaming Restrictions guideline is now called "Before You Stream...".
  • Extras is replaced with Screen Options which adjusts the screen.

PC release

  • The ESC key brings up a menu which contains options for Graphics, Framerate, Before you Stream, and to exit to Desktop.

Trivia

An insert containing the incorrect release date for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.
Kingdom Hearts 2.8 insert containing an original release date.
  • An insert for Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue was included in releases of Final Fantasy XV. However, some of the inserts included the initial December 2016 release date that was delayed.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Twitter (@_KINGDOMHEARTS)
  2. ^ a b Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS): "Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5, 2.8, III + Re Mind (DLC) as well as the all-in-one Integrum Masterpiece all launch on Nintendo Switch via cloud on February 10th!"
  3. ^ Square Enix Press Center, "KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Coming To The PlayStation®4 System"
  4. ^ Twitter (@KINGDOMHEARTS) "Cloud versions of Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, 2.8 and 3 (+ Re Mind) are coming to Nintendo Switch"
  5. ^ a b c Siliconera, "Details On What's New In Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 And Aqua's Story"

External links

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD • Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover • Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
Kingdom Hearts series
Main titles
Kingdom Hearts (Final Mix) • Chain of Memories (Re) • Kingdom Hearts II (Final Mix) • 358/2 Days • coded (Re) • Birth by Sleep (Final Mix) • Dream Drop Distance (HD) • χ (Union χ) • χ Back Cover • 0.2 Birth by Sleep • Kingdom Hearts III (Re Mind)
Dark Road • Melody of Memory • Missing-Link • Kingdom Hearts IV
Dark Seeker Saga • χ series • Lost Master Arc
Other titles
Collections
HD 1.5 ReMIX • HD 2.5 ReMIX • HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Compilations
Trinity Master Pieces • II Final Mix+ • 10th Anniversary Box • HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX • The Story So Far • All-In-One Package • Integrum Masterpiece
Spin-off titles
V CAST • Mobile • Magical Puzzle Clash • Gummiship Studio • Digital Painter • Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign • VR Experience
Adaptations
Manga series • Novel series
The Sceptre and the Kingdom • Television pilot
Plot elements
Characters | Heartless | Nobody | Unversed | Dream Eater | Replica | Heart | Soul | Body | Memory | Light | Darkness | Keyblade | χ-blade | Keyhole | Gate | Mark of Mastery exam | Recusant's Sigil | Book of Prophecies | Black Box
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