Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix coming to PS3 in 2014

Square Enix has announced at D23 Expo Japan that it has officially begun development for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix. A follow up to the recently released Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, the title is slated for release next year.

Adding further depth and detail to the Kingdom Hearts series, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix is a fully remastered HD compilation of the PlayStation 2 title Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix and the PSP title Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix. Both, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, will be available for the first time for the PlayStation 3. Theatrical cut-scenes from the Nintendo DS title Kingdom Hearts Re:coded will also be included in the compilation.

Picking up after Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, players will be able to continue on their adventures with Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy, and also explore the origins of the Kingdom Hearts series with characters Terra, Aqua and Ventus – all with high-definition visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix will provide fans with the chance to replay the games of the celebrated franchise, and also lead into the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 3, which is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.