There is perhaps solely three numbered Kingdom Hearts entries, however the franchise has seen greater than a handful of non-numbered entries on numerous completely different platforms over time which have turned out to be bafflingly essential to the sequence’ overarching sequence, typically to stunning levels. Stepping into Kingdom Hearts as a newcomer can, as such, be a bit daunting, although Sq. Enix has launched a brand new video that will help you with that very course of.
Within the newly launched video, Sq. Enix goes over the thought order to play Kingdom Hearts video games in. After mentioning that beginning with the newest launch (on this case, Kingdom Hearts 3) is completely effective (we wouldn’t advocate it although), the video begins with going over the discharge order of the Darkish Seeker saga.
Particularly, the video sticks with Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, beginning with then transferring into Re:Chain of Reminiscences, after which Kingdom Hearts 2. From there, it strikes to Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days’ cutscene compilation (or you would simply play the precise sport, when you have a DS), then Beginning by Sleep Last Combine, earlier than transferring to the second assortment, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Chapter Prologue.
The order throughout three entries right here is Dream Drop Distance, Kingdom Hearts χ Again Cowl (which, for many who don’t know, is an HD cutscene assortment of what was initially an internet browser game- no, critically), and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Beginning by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage. And after that, lastly, there’s Kingdom Hearts 3.
In fact, many will wish to play the sequence in its chronological order, which is one thing that the video goes over as properly. As you possibly can think about, there’s a variety of element to go over, so make sure that to take a look at the video beneath.
Sq. Enix is presently additionally engaged on Kingdom Hearts 4, which we might allegedly see at Disney’s D23 in August, forward of a possible launch in 2025.