Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package Getting Physical Release, But There’s a Catch

Summary

The Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package is being re-released in Europe, following an initial North American launch.
The package covers the entire Dark Seeker Saga, from Birth by Sleep all the way to Kingdom Hearts 3.
Pre-orders are available in Europe, giving more fans an easy way to catch up on the series before Kingdom Hearts 4.

On April 17, Square Enix revealed that the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package, which contains 10 titles up to the base release of Kingdom Hearts 3, will get a physical PS4 re-release on June 12. However, the re-issue of the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package will only be done in Europe, which is getting copies nearly five years after the North American release.

The Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package includes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue, and the base version of Kingdom Hearts 3. The HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX compilation includes the first two numbered Kingdom Hearts games, along with Birth By Sleep, Re: Chain of Memories, and cutscenes from 358/2 Days and Re:Coded. The latter compilation is highlighted by a high-definition port of the 3DS title Dream Drop Distance, and sets the stage for KH3. All the aforementioned Kingdom Hearts titles include original and remastered soundtracks by Yoko Shimomura.

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Nearly five years after the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package was launched in North America, more fans will soon be able to grab physical copies. As reported by Gematsu, the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package will launch on Thursday, June 12, across Europe. The PS4 compilation will be the same as the 2020 North American release, and will not include the Kingdom Hearts 3: Re Mind DLC nor the musical spin-off Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.

What Is Included In The Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package?

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain Of Memories
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (cutscenes)
Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep
Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded (cutscenes)
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-
Kingdom Hearts X Back Cover (cutscenes)
Kingdom Hearts 3 (base game, Re Mind DLC not included)

Pre-orders are now available at various retailers throughout Europe, though players in North America can still find copies for approximately $40 from retailers like Amazon. The 10-game package covers the entire Dark Seeker Saga and includes various Disney and Pixar worlds and characters for players to interact with.

The playable portion of the Dark Seeker Saga starts with Birth By Sleep, which details the tragic tale of Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. The fallout of Birth By Sleep ultimately shapes the destiny of characters like Sora, Riku, and Kairi. This destiny is then played out over subsequent entries, with the memories of Sora and his friends playing a major role in the process. The Dark Seeker Saga ultimately culminates in a Keyblade duel between Sora and Master Xehanort, though some questions still linger about Sora’s fate in the wake of the battle.

With Kingdom Hearts 4 still in active development at Square Enix, the Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package will be one of the best ways for fans to re-experience Kingdom Hearts 3 and be brought up to speed on the overarching plot. Only time will tell when Square Enix will give Kingdom Hearts fans another update about the upcoming fourth entry.