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===Patch update data===
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**1.01: Released on January 24, 2019. The [[Memory Archive]] was added to the Title Menu.<ref>[https://www.jp.square-enix.com/kingdom/episode/ Square Enix's site's Episode]</ref> The English release for this DLC was given an English Dub.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-01-28/get-up-to-speed-on-kingdom-hearts-story-through-5-cute-timeline-videos/.142674 Get Up to Speed on Kingdom Hearts' Story Through 5 Cute Timeline Videos]</ref>
 
**1.02: Released on January 30, 2019. The epilogue ending for ''Kingdom Hearts III'' is made available upon beating the game.
* 1.01: Released on January 24, 2019.  
**1.03: Released on January 31, 2019. A [[Yozora (video)|secret ending video]] is added to the game and capable of being unlocked under certain conditions.
** The [[Memory Archive]] was added to the Title Menu.<ref>[https://www.jp.square-enix.com/kingdom/episode/ Square Enix's site's Episode]</ref> The English release for this DLC was given an English Dub.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-01-28/get-up-to-speed-on-kingdom-hearts-story-through-5-cute-timeline-videos/.142674 Get Up to Speed on Kingdom Hearts' Story Through 5 Cute Timeline Videos]</ref>
**1.04: Released on April 23, 2019. The difficulty level [[Critical Mode]] was added as well as new exclusive abilities; the enemy AI is adjusted, treasures in the [[Frozen Slider]] mini-game can be checked from the results screen and Gummiphone; synthesized items in the Moogle Shop now have checkmarks; Game Help messages added; and New Save Data created after being installed.
* 1.02: Released on January 30, 2019.  
**1.05: Released on April 23, 2019. A New Game Plus is added allowing players to transfer items including Keyblades to a new save file and Photo capacity in the Gummiphone is now increased to 200.
** The epilogue ending for ''Kingdom Hearts III'' is made available upon beating the game.
**1.06: Released on November 15, 2019. The Title Menu has been changed so that the "Theater", "Memory Archives", and "Tutorials" are now under a "Special" tab, instead of individually listed on the title screen. Various other issues have been fixed, including the [[Lock-On]] switching feature.
* 1.03: Released on January 31, 2019.  
**1.07: Released on January 22, 2020. The [[Proof of Promises]] and the [[Proof of Times Past]] can be exchanged at the Moogle Shop for the Keyblades [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]], respectively. New Formchanges and abilities are also added. The Title Menu has been updated to include a link to the PlayStation Store. Select cutscenes have been modified, and the sky above the Keyblade Graveyard after defeating the [[real Organization XIII]] has changed. The previously optional cutscenes with [[Naminé]] and the [[Nameless Star]] in [[The Final World]] have been added to the Theater Menu.
** A [[Yozora (video)|secret ending video]] is added to the game, and capable of being unlocked under certain conditions.
**1.08: Released on January 22, 2020. Players are able to skip cutscenes in the opening customization and tutorial sections in the [[Dive to the Heart]].
* 1.04: Released on April 23, 2019.  
**1.09: Released on January 22, 2020. Improvements have been made to air combo chains; combo finishers can be canceled using [[Dodge Roll]] and [[Air Slide]]; and [[Magic Flash]] has been redone with new animation and a clearer hitbox.
** The difficulty level [[Critical Mode]] was added, with the exclusive abilities [[Critical Counter]], [[Critical Recharge]], and [[Critical Converter]].
**1.10: Released on February 11, 2020. The number of active [[Premium Menu]] codes is now displayed on the in-game HUD.
** The [[Proof of Promises]] and [[Proof of Times Past]] are added.
** The enemy AI is adjusted.
** Treasures in the [[Frozen Slider]] mini-game can be checked from the results screen and Gummiphone.
** Synthesized items in the Moogle Shop now have checkmarks.
** Game Help messages added.
** New Save Data created after being installed.
* 1.05: Released on April 23, 2019.
** A New Game Plus option is added, allowing players to transfer Proofs, Keyblades, and unlocked selfie poses to a new save file.
** Photo capacity in the Gummiphone is now increased to 200.
* 1.06: Released on November 15, 2019.
** The Title Menu has been changed so that the "Theater", "Memory Archives", and "Tutorials" are now under a "Special" tab, instead of individually listed on the title screen.
** Various other issues have been fixed, including the [[Lock-On]] switching feature.
* 1.07: Released on January 22, 2020.  
** The [[Proof of Promises]] and the [[Proof of Times Past]] can be exchanged at the Moogle Shop for the Keyblades [[Oathkeeper]] and [[Oblivion]], respectively. These Keyblades come with new Formchanges.
** New abilities are also added, and are available to a save file once it has cleared the game: [[Quick Slash]], [[Flash Step]], [[Radial Blaster]], [[Aerial Sweep]], [[Aerial Dive]], and [[Last Charge]]. These abilities are carried over when New Game Plus is used.
** The Title Menu has been updated to include a link to the PlayStation Store.
** The sky above the Keyblade Graveyard after defeating the [[real Organization XIII]] has changed from grey clouds and purple flaming rain, to a shining twilight.
** Select cutscenes have been modified (mainly scenes in the Keyblade Graveyard, or the ending)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC_DAlu9HWA Kingdom Hearts 3 - Old and Updated Cutscenes Comparison - Main Story]</ref>:
*** In a scene involving Axel and Xemnas, the laser dome has and fires significantly more laser bolts.
*** A scene involving Master Xehanort and Kairi now has more-dramatic background music, instead of being mostly silent.
*** Scenes involving the sky above the Keyblade Graveyard have been updated to the new version of the sky. Shots showcasing the dark rain have been removed, since the rain no longer appears.
*** The pre-rendered ending cutscenes now have brighter lighting and more-vibrant colors. A shot in Destiny Islands now focuses on Riku instead of Donald and Goofy.
** The previously-optional cutscenes with [[Naminé]] and the [[Nameless Star]] in [[The Final World]] have been added to the Theater Menu.
* 1.08: Released on January 22, 2020.  
** Players are able to skip cutscenes in the opening customization and tutorial sections in the [[Dive to the Heart]].
* 1.09: Released on January 22, 2020.  
** Improvements have been made to air combo chains.
** Combo finishers can be canceled using [[Dodge Roll]] and [[Air Slide]].
** [[Magic Flash]] has been redone with new animation and a clearer hitbox.
* 1.10: Released on February 11, 2020.  
** The number of active [[Premium Menu]] codes is now displayed on the in-game HUD.
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