The beloved Square Enix and Disney crossover seriesKingdom Heartsis coming to PC for the first time. On March 30th, PC players will be able to experience nearly every game in theKingdom Heartsseries, exclusively through the Epic Games Store.
This bombshell was announcedas part of Epic Games' Spring Showcase. The four titles coming to PC areKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX,Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue,Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind, and the recently releasedKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
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While this may not seem like many games to an outsider, to a fan, this is a treasure trove of content.1.5 + 2.5and2.8are collections that feature multiple mainlines titles, including critically-acclaimed darlingsKingdom Hearts 2andBirth by Sleep. Additionally,3+ Re Mindincludes the series' most recent mainline title as well as its content-packed DLC.Melody of Memoryis a rhythm game spinoffthat released last November, compiling the series' stellar soundtracks from composer Yoko Shimomura. These combined titles contain most of series' story so far, a perfect way for players to get caught up before the next major release.
This bunch does not include the mobile game,Union X [Cross], or a handful of previous spinoff titles, but overall, PC players will still have plenty of the essentials to try out. Each title will be priced at $59.99, except for1.5 + 2.5, which will cost $49.99. This is quite the price increase from thePlayStation and Xbox releases, which are regularly discounted. TheKingdom Hearts All-in-One Packageon PlayStation 4 and Xbox One often sells for $29.99, including all prior games minus theRe MindDLC andMelody of Memory. Purchasing those games on PC will make much more of a dent in one’s wallet.
This reveal is both exciting and deflating for fans.Kingdom Heartscoming to PC in any capacity is excellent news, as an entirely new audience of players will be able to try the series out. However,the Epic Games Store exclusivitywill likely deflate those who prefer other launchers, and the pricing is significantly higher than other consoles. If one has a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One already, there’s really no reason to go for the PC release.
However, players who don’t own those consoles and don’t mind the Epic Games Store exclusivity are in for a real treat. TheKingdom Heartsseries is known for its incredible action RPG combat, lovely music, and likeable characters. While the circumstances of the release may not be ideal, it is still exciting that more people will be able to check out this one-of-a-kind series.
TheKingdom Heartsseries is currently available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will release for PC on March 30th.
