Square Enix has released a new promotional video marking the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise and confirming the collection's launch date.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] is scheduled to arrive on October 8, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The compilation promises remastered versions of almost every title in the series, spanning mainline entries and notable spinoffs.
Background and context
Kingdom Hearts is a long-running crossover action-RPG series first released in 2002 through a collaboration between Square (now Square Enix) and Disney.
The franchise combines Square Enix’s action-RPG design with Disney and Pixar intellectual properties and follows protagonist Sora alongside companions Donald Duck and Goofy as they travel through themed worlds.
Promo video details
Square Enix’s new two-and-a-half-minute trailer showcases gameplay and cutscene footage from the three mainline Kingdom Hearts titles.
The footage highlights encounters between Sora, Donald and Goofy and a wide roster of Disney and Pixar characters.
While the trailer’s audio and on-screen text are presented in Japanese, the visuals convey the collection’s scope and content to international viewers.
Notable factual points
- Release date: October 8, 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
- Reported Switch 2 install size: approximately 131 GB
- Content: Remastered versions of the mainline Kingdom Hearts titles and many spinoffs
Reception and critical notes
Nintendo Wire’s review of the Switch 2 edition praised the collection for the franchise’s enduring appeal and the value of compiling so many entries in one package, while also noting minor optimization limitations in the older titles.
The review emphasized the collection’s importance for both long-time fans and newcomers seeking a consolidated Kingdom Hearts experience.
Why it matters
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] release represents a major archival and commercial milestone for Square Enix as it consolidates multiple generations of titles for modern hardware.
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners in particular, the reported 131 GB install size is a technical detail that will influence digital download and storage planning on the platform.
For readers interested in the latest official materials, Square Enix’s promotional trailer and the official product pages provide the primary sources for the release date, platforms and file-size information.