Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Is Out Now on Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox: Price, What's Included and Performance

The whole Dark Seeker Saga is out today on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here's what's in the $74.99 bundle, upgrade discounts and how it runs.

Sora's entire journey so far is finally playable on current-generation hardware. Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launches today, October 8, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store, bundling every chapter of what Square Enix calls the Dark Seeker Saga into one package.

For Nintendo fans, this is the bigger story. Until now, Kingdom Hearts on Switch meant cloud versions that streamed the games from a server. The Switch 2 release runs natively on the console, which is what many players have been asking for since the cloud ports first appeared. And for everyone else, it's the most straightforward way yet to catch up before Kingdom Hearts IV.

The key facts

What's in the box

The collection is made up of three existing compilations, each of which can also be bought individually:

• Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX – the remastered Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and Birth by Sleep Final Mix, plus the stories of 358/2 Days and Re:coded presented as HD cinematic compilations.
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue – Dream Drop Distance HD, the Aqua-focused Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, and the Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover movie.
• Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind – the third numbered game with the Re Mind DLC included as standard, adding extra story content, tougher boss fights and gameplay options.

That covers everything from Sora leaving Destiny Islands to the final showdown with Xehanort. One caveat worth knowing: 358/2 Days and Re:coded are still not playable here. Both remain cutscene compilations, just as they were in earlier releases, and Melody of Memory isn't part of the package at all.

Each platform also gets its own exclusive Keyblade as a purchase bonus. On PS5, Sony's store lists it as the Midnight Blue Keyblade.

Price, upgrades and early access

On the US PlayStation Store, the full collection costs $74.99, and Pocket Tactics lists the same US price. Regional pricing varies, so check your local store.

If you already own the games digitally, there's a discount. Square Enix confirmed that owners of the Switch cloud versions, PS4 versions or Xbox One versions get 50% off when buying the new digital releases on Switch 2, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. That applies both to pre-orders and to purchases after launch.

Save data is a different story. Only players coming from the Switch cloud versions can carry their saves over to Switch 2. PS4 and Xbox One players won't be able to transfer progress to the new versions.

Digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S came with 48 hours of early access, which is why some players have already been playing since Tuesday. Note that on Xbox, the platform-exclusive Keyblade is tied to the digital edition.

Original Switch owners aren't completely left out either: a native Switch version of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX launches alongside the collection today.

How it runs on Switch 2

Reviews started landing earlier this week, and the early verdict on the Switch 2 version is positive. Siliconera scored it a 9 and reported that the older games, including Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts II, Birth by Sleep and Re:Chain of Memories, hold a stable 60fps, with very short loading times. Pocket Tactics praised the native version as a big step up from the cloud releases in both docked and handheld play.

The one recurring complaint is Kingdom Hearts III. Several reviewers note that it doesn't consistently hold 60fps on Switch 2, with frame rate dips in busier areas. Reports collected by Playnews also point to some choppiness in Kingdom Hearts 0.2 in handheld mode. It's playable, but if smooth performance in the third game matters most to you, it's worth reading platform-specific reviews before you buy.

Why it matters now

The timing isn't accidental. When Square Enix announced the collection in June, it also released a new Kingdom Hearts IV teaser that confirmed the next mainline game is coming to Switch 2 as well. With the whole saga now available natively on every major console, newcomers have a clear route into a series famous for its tangled timeline, and returning fans have an easy way to refresh their memory before Sora's next chapter.

There's still no release date for Kingdom Hearts IV, so there's no rush. But if you've been waiting for a proper, non-streamed way to play Kingdom Hearts on a Nintendo system, or you simply want the whole saga in one place on PS5 or Xbox, today is the day.

Quick buying advice

• New to the series? The full collection is the best value. Start with Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and play in the order the compilations suggest.
• Own the PS4, Xbox One or Switch cloud versions digitally? Check your store for the 50% upgrade price before paying full price.
• Only want the latest chapter? Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind is available on its own.
• Playing on Switch 2? Expect excellent performance in the older games and some dips in Kingdom Hearts III.

This article was written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games are updated regularly, so details may change.