Square Enix has quietly replaced the box art for the announced Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] on its website after fans flagged the original image as appearing AI-generated.
The collection, announced during a recent Nintendo Direct, is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026.
Background
Kingdom Hearts is a long-running collaboration between Square Enix and Disney, with series creator Tetsuya Nomura responsible for much of the franchise's iconic character illustrations.
The new compilation bundles the first three mainline entries and was shown as part of Nintendo's promotional slate for the Switch 2.
Square Enix lists the release as a game-key card product for the system.
What changed and how fans reacted
Users on social platforms and discussion forums drew attention to the initial box art posted by Square Enix, saying the image bore hallmarks of AI-generated work.
In journalistic terms, fans expressed that the artwork looked algorithmically produced rather than faithful to Nomura's established style, and they pointed to specific anomalies in the artwork — for example, observers cited mismatched fingers on Donald Duck and unusual proportions on Sora's footwear as visual issues.
Reporting and official response
Reddit users and other community members subsequently noticed the artwork on Square Enix's official product page had been updated to a different image that more closely resembles Nomura's original illustration style.
Square Enix has not issued a formal statement explaining the reason for the change or detailing whether the new image replaces a previously intended design.
There has also been no official announcement about any print runs or packaging revisions tied to the updated art.
What this means for the release
The October 8, 2026 release date and Switch 2 platform listing remain in place per Square Enix and Nintendo Direct materials.
Beyond the change to the artwork on Square Enix's site, no additional official details about packaging, special editions, or distribution changes have been published.
As the release approaches, industry observers and fans will be watching for an official explanation from Square Enix.
For now, the updated box art is live on the publisher's product page and the collection remains slated for Nintendo Switch 2 on the announced date.
The collection, announced during a recent Nintendo Direct, is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026.
Background
Kingdom Hearts is a long-running collaboration between Square Enix and Disney, with series creator Tetsuya Nomura responsible for much of the franchise's iconic character illustrations.
The new compilation bundles the first three mainline entries and was shown as part of Nintendo's promotional slate for the Switch 2.
Square Enix lists the release as a game-key card product for the system.
What changed and how fans reacted
Users on social platforms and discussion forums drew attention to the initial box art posted by Square Enix, saying the image bore hallmarks of AI-generated work.
In journalistic terms, fans expressed that the artwork looked algorithmically produced rather than faithful to Nomura's established style, and they pointed to specific anomalies in the artwork — for example, observers cited mismatched fingers on Donald Duck and unusual proportions on Sora's footwear as visual issues.
Reporting and official response
Reddit users and other community members subsequently noticed the artwork on Square Enix's official product page had been updated to a different image that more closely resembles Nomura's original illustration style.
Square Enix has not issued a formal statement explaining the reason for the change or detailing whether the new image replaces a previously intended design.
There has also been no official announcement about any print runs or packaging revisions tied to the updated art.
What this means for the release
The October 8, 2026 release date and Switch 2 platform listing remain in place per Square Enix and Nintendo Direct materials.
Beyond the change to the artwork on Square Enix's site, no additional official details about packaging, special editions, or distribution changes have been published.
As the release approaches, industry observers and fans will be watching for an official explanation from Square Enix.
For now, the updated box art is live on the publisher's product page and the collection remains slated for Nintendo Switch 2 on the announced date.
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