When does Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launch? Square Enix set October 8, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Microsoft Store) — HD 1.5+2.5, HD 2.8, and KHIII + Re Mind. Not Kingdom Hearts IV.
Current target date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 (Collection launch). We update this page when studios or publishers move the window.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launches October 8, 2026. Bundles HD 1.5+2.5, HD 2.8, and KHIII + Re Mind. Platform Keyblades vary. Separate from undated Kingdom Hearts IV.
Collection launch
Thursday, October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 packs KH I–III into one multiplat shelf — native, not Switch cloud
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] locks Thursday, October 8, 2026 across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Microsoft Store). Square Enix’s pitch is the catch-up library: HD 1.5+2.5, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III with Re Mind — the path that ends before Quadratum’s IV chapter.
US digital pricing has floated from about $74.99 depending on platform and edition. Old Switch cloud versions are being wound down; this October SKU is the native replacement path, not another stream-to-TV compromise.
Confirmed: remaster mega-bundle on Oct 8 — not KH IV’s missing Friday
Scrapers will title every Keyblade headline “Kingdom Hearts 4 October.” Wrong box. Collection [I~III] is three already-shipped story arcs in one cart/download. IV remains undated multiplat vapor until Square prints a season. Buy this if you need Sora through Re Mind; wishlist IV separately.
What October 8 unlocks
One date — watch physical vs digital fine print.
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Oct 8, 2026 — Long Night Keyblade perk
- PlayStation 5
- Oct 8 — Midnight Blue Keyblade; fuller disc options reported
- Xbox Series X|S
- Oct 8 — Phantom Green Keyblade (digital path)
- PC
- Microsoft Store — same day
- Includes
- HD 1.5+2.5 · HD 2.8 · KHIII + Re Mind
- Does not include
- Kingdom Hearts IV
Before you pre-order the mega-bundle
- Confirm you want I–III catch-up, not the IV sequel countdown.
- On Switch 2, budget storage — physical may still mean a huge day-one download.
- Owners of older HD sets: check upgrade / ownership discounts on your storefront.
- Grab the platform Keyblade perk tied to your console choice.
- Cloud Switch SKUs are sunsetting — do not renew those as a substitute.
This is Square ending the “KH on Switch means cloud” era with a native I–III brick
Nintendo players spent years streaming Kingdom Hearts. Collection [I~III] on Switch 2 is Square admitting the Keyblade needs local silicon again — same Thursday Xbox and PS5 get the library without a PlayStation tax on the calendar.
October 8 is therefore less a remaster novelty and more infrastructure: get everyone through Re Mind on modern boxes before IV’s undated Quadratum drop. The interesting SEO fact is the bundle boundary, not another “Disney RPG October” generic.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this release date.
1When does Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launch?
October 8, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Microsoft Store. Square Enix opened pre-orders with the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct package.
2What games are inside the collection?
Three remaster bundles in one: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC). It is a story catch-up pack through III — not Kingdom Hearts IV.
3Is this Kingdom Hearts IV?
No. IV is the separate Unreal Engine 5 sequel still without a ship day. October 8 belongs only to Collection [I~III]. Keep those wishlists and countdowns apart.
4Are there platform bonuses?
Yes — exclusive Keyblades tied to the collection / KHIII + Re Mind purchases: Long Night (Switch 2), Midnight Blue (PS5), Phantom Green (Xbox). Confirm the live store sheet for your region. Switch 2 physical editions may be game-key cards that still need a large download.
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