Square Enix confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and will launch worldwide on October 8, 2026.
The announcement specifies the compilation will be available both at retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop, marking a major entry for the platform’s upcoming software lineup.
What was announced
Square Enix announced that Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 October 2026.
The company stated the collection will be sold at retail and offered digitally via the Nintendo eShop on that date for worldwide markets.
The news was revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct presentation shown earlier today.
Release details and platforms
The release is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and will be distributed through traditional retail channels as well as the Nintendo eShop.
The October 8, 2026 launch date is a firm, publisher-provided date; no additional platform ports or special editions were detailed in the Direct announcement.
Developer context
Kingdom Hearts is a flagship franchise published and developed by Square Enix in partnership with Disney.
The Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III compiles the mainline entries—titles that have been key to Square Enix’s modern catalog.
Square Enix is widely known for the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series and continues to support multi-platform releases and compilations aimed at both longtime fans and newcomers.
Statement rewritten for clarity
In clear journalistic terms, Square Enix confirmed during the Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III will be released worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, and will be available both as a physical retail product and as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop.
About the reporting
This article is based on the official Nintendo Direct presentation and publisher details released by Square Enix.
Reporting was contributed by Alex Seedhouse, a specialist in Nintendo coverage with 16 years’ experience, who has covered multiple console generations and attended major industry events including E3 and gamescom.
Seedhouse is a Metacritic-approved critic and has led coverage of Nintendo hardware and software for outlets focused on the platform.
For further updates, consult Nintendo’s official announcements and the Square Enix press channels for any post-Direct details, including editions, pricing, and additional platform information as it becomes available.
The announcement specifies the compilation will be available both at retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop, marking a major entry for the platform’s upcoming software lineup.
What was announced
Square Enix announced that Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 October 2026.
The company stated the collection will be sold at retail and offered digitally via the Nintendo eShop on that date for worldwide markets.
The news was revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct presentation shown earlier today.
Release details and platforms
The release is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and will be distributed through traditional retail channels as well as the Nintendo eShop.
The October 8, 2026 launch date is a firm, publisher-provided date; no additional platform ports or special editions were detailed in the Direct announcement.
Developer context
Kingdom Hearts is a flagship franchise published and developed by Square Enix in partnership with Disney.
The Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III compiles the mainline entries—titles that have been key to Square Enix’s modern catalog.
Square Enix is widely known for the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series and continues to support multi-platform releases and compilations aimed at both longtime fans and newcomers.
Statement rewritten for clarity
In clear journalistic terms, Square Enix confirmed during the Nintendo Direct that the Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III will be released worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, and will be available both as a physical retail product and as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop.
About the reporting
This article is based on the official Nintendo Direct presentation and publisher details released by Square Enix.
Reporting was contributed by Alex Seedhouse, a specialist in Nintendo coverage with 16 years’ experience, who has covered multiple console generations and attended major industry events including E3 and gamescom.
Seedhouse is a Metacritic-approved critic and has led coverage of Nintendo hardware and software for outlets focused on the platform.
For further updates, consult Nintendo’s official announcements and the Square Enix press channels for any post-Direct details, including editions, pricing, and additional platform information as it becomes available.