- Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] launches October 8, 2026 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $74.99.
- The PS5 version only has 3 Platinum trophies — half the 6 available in the equivalent PS4 versions of the included games.
- Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Re:Chain of Memories are treated as DLC packs rather than standalone games on PS5, with no individual Platinum trophies.
- The collection includes nearly every Kingdom Hearts game to date — the only major omission is the rhythm spin-off Melody of Memory.
- The collection was caught up in an AI artwork controversy earlier this year, with Square Enix blaming unusual visual errors on human error rather than generative AI.
- Kingdom Hearts 4 is confirmed for 2027, timed to the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] is one of the most anticipated compilations dropping this week, giving players the most complete way to experience the full Dark Seeker Saga in one package. But trophy hunters on PS5 have already spotted something worth knowing before they dive in — the Platinum count is significantly lower than what the equivalent PS4 versions offered, and it comes down to how Square Enix has structured the collection’s trophy list.
What’s in Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3]?
Before getting into the trophy situation, it’s worth laying out exactly what’s in the box. Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] brings together three major compilation packages:
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX — includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, plus HD cinematic versions of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue — includes Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage, and the Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover cinematic.
- Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC) — the full KH3 experience plus its story DLC.
The only notable absence from the collection is Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, the rhythm game spin-off, which isn’t included. Everything else that matters to the main storyline is here. For anyone who was stuck playing cloud-streamed versions of these games on the original Switch, this collection also marks the first time the full saga runs natively on a Nintendo platform, which is a big deal for Switch 2 owners in particular.
The PS5 Platinum Trophy Problem
Here’s where things get a bit frustrating for completionists. On PS4, each of the three compilations included in Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] had its own Platinum trophy structure — with HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX alone containing multiple Platinums covering the individual games packed inside it. In total, the PS4 versions offered six Platinum trophies across the full collection.
On PS5, that number has been cut to three — one Platinum per compilation package. The biggest consolidation happens inside Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX. On PS5, that entire package only has one Platinum trophy, and it’s tied to Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. That means Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories are essentially treated as DLC packs rather than full games with their own trophy lists. You won’t earn a Platinum for clearing KH2 on Critical Mode or hunting down every collectible in Birth by Sleep — those accomplishments simply don’t carry a Platinum reward in the PS5 version.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind each still have their own single Platinum trophy on PS5, consistent with how those games have been handled on previous platforms. So the real pain point is in the 1.5+2.5 ReMIX side of things, where the most content is and where the trophy list has been condensed the most aggressively.
For players who are picking up the collection on Switch 2 instead, check out our full breakdown of the 12 new games hitting Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8 — Kingdom Hearts Collection is just one of several big releases landing that day.
The AI Artwork Controversy
The reduced Platinum count isn’t the only thing that’s generated conversation around Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3]. When the collection was first revealed during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, fans quickly turned their attention to the promotional artwork and started pointing out some seriously unusual visual errors. The issues spotted included Donald Duck having a different number of fingers on each hand, a blurry clock tower, warped details on Sora’s shoes, and oddities with the chain on Mickey Mouse’s Keyblade — the kind of anatomical and visual inconsistencies that the gaming community has increasingly associated with generative AI image tools.
The accusations spread quickly across social media, with many fans convinced that Square Enix had used AI to generate or enhance the key art rather than commissioning it from a human artist. Kingdom Hearts artwork has traditionally been closely associated with series director and lead character designer Tetsuya Nomura, making the inconsistencies feel even more jarring to longtime fans.
Square Enix stayed quiet for about two months before responding. The publisher denied that generative AI was used and instead attributed the errors to human error, with a Square Enix spokesperson stating the assets were created by their development team without the use of generative AI. Updated artwork has since been rolled out across promotional materials, and Donald Duck’s extra finger issue was corrected. However, some observers noted that not every irregularity in the original image was fully addressed in the revision, and not everyone in the community was fully satisfied with the explanation — particularly since Square Enix didn’t clarify how a human error could result in such specific types of distortions.
It’s a controversy that doesn’t have a clean resolution, and the collection itself shouldn’t be judged by the promotional art drama. The games inside are the same classics fans have loved for over two decades, and the native performance on current-gen hardware is a meaningful upgrade over previous versions. But it’s worth knowing about heading in, especially since the artwork story ran for weeks and shaped some of the early conversation around the release.
Looking Ahead — Kingdom Hearts 4 and the 25th Anniversary
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] isn’t just a nostalgia trip — it’s also the best possible way to get caught up before Kingdom Hearts 4 arrives. Square Enix confirmed during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct that KH4 is in development, showed new gameplay footage, and confirmed it will be available on Switch 2 at launch. The release is expected sometime in 2027, timed to the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Beyond that, Square Enix hasn’t shared specifics on a release window yet.
If you’re jumping into the collection specifically to prepare for KH4, the good news is that the complete Dark Seeker Saga — everything from the original Kingdom Hearts through KH3 — is right here. For PS5 trophy hunters though, the three-Platinum structure is going to sting a little, especially if you were looking forward to stacking Platinum after Platinum through the full collection the way the PS4 versions allowed.
While you’re planning your October gaming schedule, it’s also worth checking out everything happening in Overwatch this season — the Season 5 patch notes cover Doctrine’s full kit, Sombra’s support rework, and a lot more. And if you’re still on the fence about picking up a Switch 2, our breakdown of the Japan Choose Your Game bundle is worth a read before the holiday shopping season heats up.
