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{{Infobox video game
| title = Kingdom Hearts
| image = Kingdom Hearts.jpg
| alt = Artwork of a vertical rectangular box. Five people with weapons stand and sit atop a building ledge. A night sky with a heart-shaped moon is in the background. The words "PlayStation 2" and "Kingdom Hearts" are in the top left corner.
| caption = North American cover art featuring the main characters, from top: Sora, Riku, Goofy, Kairi, and Donald
| developer = [[Square (video game company)|Square]]
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Square|NA|[[Square Electronic Arts]]|PAL|[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}|
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| producer = {{ubl|[[Shinji Hashimoto]]|[[Yoshinori Kitase]]}}
| programmer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Harata|Kentarou Yasui}}
| artist = Tetsuya Nomura
| writer = {{ubl|[[Jun Akiyama (video game designer)|Jun Akiyama]]|[[Daisuke Watanabe]]|[[Kazushige Nojima]]}}
| composer = [[Yoko Shimomura]]
| series = ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
| released = {{Video game release|JP|March 28, 2002|NA|September 17, 2002|EU|November 15, 2002|AUS|November 22, 2002}}'''''Final Mix'''''{{Video game release|JP|December 26, 2002}}
| genre = [[Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}
{{nihongo foot|'''''Kingdom Hearts'''''|キングダムハーツ|Kingudamu Hātsu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2002 [[action role-playing game]] developed by [[Square (video game company)|Square]] for the [[PlayStation 2]] [[video game console]].<ref name="KH-PSUnderground">{{cite web| url = http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/Kingdom_Hearts| publisher = PlayStation Underground| title = PlayStation 2 – Kingdom Hearts| access-date=May 15, 2007|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070528044336/http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/Kingdom_Hearts |archive-date = May 28, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is the first game in the [[Kingdom Hearts|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]] and is the result of a collaboration between Square and [[The Walt Disney Company]]. An expanded re-release of the game featuring new and additional content, '''''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''''', was released exclusively in Japan in December 2002. The ''Final Mix'' version of the game was later remastered in high definition and released globally as part of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix]]'' collection for the [[PlayStation 3]]. The game was later ported and released as part of the bundled ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix]]'' collection for [[PlayStation 4]] in March 2017, [[Xbox One]] in February 2020, [[Windows]] in March 2021 and [[Nintendo Switch]] in February 2022.
The game combines characters and settings from [[Disney animated features]] with those from Square's ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series, in addition to original characters and worlds created for the game. It follows the adventures of [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]], a cheerful teenager who fights against the forces of darkness alongside his allies, including [[Donald Duck]], [[Goofy]] and other Disney characters. The game was a departure from Square's standard role-playing games, introducing a substantial [[action-adventure game|action]] and [[hack and slash]] element to the gameplay. The score was composed by [[Yoko Shimomura]], with an [[all-star]] [[voice cast]] including many of the Disney characters' official voice actors.<ref name="IGN Voice cast">{{cite web | author = IGN Staff | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/14/kingdom-hearts-voice-cast | website = IGN | title = Kingdom Hearts Voice Cast | access-date = May 21, 2007 | date = May 14, 2002 | archive-date = November 6, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121106134522/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/14/kingdom-hearts-voice-cast | url-status = live }}</ref> It was longtime Square character designer [[Tetsuya Nomura]]'s first time in a directorial position.<ref name=debut>{{cite web | last=Edge | title=Interview: Tetsuya Nomura | url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6127&Itemid=2 | work=Next-gen.biz | publisher=Next Generation | access-date=April 28, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707005545/http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6127&Itemid=2 | archive-date=July 7, 2007|date=June 25, 2007}}</ref>
''Kingdom Hearts'' was a critical and commercial success and received praise for its unusual combination of action and role-playing elements, its unexpectedly harmonious mix of Square and Disney elements, and Shimomura's music.<ref name="BWGS">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general13.html |website=[[GameSpot]] |title=GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002 |access-date=April 28, 2014 |year=2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118205154/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general13.html |archive-date=January 18, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is considered to be one of the [[greatest video games of all time]], and was a large presence in the 2002 [[holiday season]], receiving numerous year-end game awards, and went on to achieve [[List of Sony Greatest Hits games|Sony "Greatest Hits"]] status.<ref name="greatesthits">{{cite magazine| author = GamePro Staff| url = http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/27584/kingdom-hearts-sold-how-many/| magazine = [[GamePro]]| title = Kingdom Hearts sold how many?!| access-date = September 19, 2008| date = April 30, 2003| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111203212026/http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/27584/kingdom-hearts-sold-how-many/| archive-date = December 3, 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref> The game's success spawned a [[Kingdom Hearts|franchise]] and numerous sequels, with the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series going on to ship over 36 million copies worldwide and becoming one of Square's most popular franchises. ''Kingdom Hearts'' is the [[List of best-selling PlayStation 2 video games|tenth best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time]].
==Gameplay==
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Battle Screenshot.png|thumb|left|alt=alt=A horizontal rectangular video game screenshot that is a digital representation of the interior of a whale. A boy in red and white clothing swings a weapon at ghosts surrounding him.|The main character, [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]], fights against Heartless. The [[HUD (video gaming)|heads-up display]] consists of a command menu at the bottom left of the screen, and Sora's health and magic meters on the right side.]]
''Kingdom Hearts'' is influenced by its parent franchise, ''
Like traditional role-playing games, ''Kingdom Hearts'' features an [[experience point]] system that determines character development. As enemies are defeated, the [[player character]]s gain experience and grow stronger, gaining access to new [[Skill (role-playing games)|abilities]].<ref name="Instructions">{{cite book |author=Square Co. |author-link=Square (video game company) |year=2002 |title=Kingdom Hearts Instruction Booklet |publisher=Square Co., Limited}}</ref> Unlike other games of its genre, ''Kingdom Hearts'' allows a degree of character development customization through a short tutorial found at the beginning of the game. The tutorial allows the player to select from one of three main attributes―strength, defense, or magic―for Sora to excel in and one to lack in.<ref name="KH-StrategyGuide">{{cite book |last=Birlew |first=Dan |year=2003 |title=Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide |publisher=[[BradyGames]] Publishing |isbn= 0-7440-0198-6 |url=https://archive.org/details/kingdomheartsoff00birl}}</ref> By choosing certain options, the player may manipulate how Sora learns abilities, [[Attribute (role-playing games)|grows statistically]], and gains levels.<ref name="KH-StrategyGuide"/> Donald, Goofy, and additional party members are assigned specific areas of strength from the outset. Donald excels in magic, while Goofy excels in defense and special attacks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-preview/1100-2859681/ |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' Preview |last=Varanini |first=Giancarlo |website=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=May 18, 2007 |date=April 3, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527035305/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-preview/1100-2859681/ |archive-date=May 27, 2016}}</ref>
The game progresses linearly from one story event to the next, usually presented in [[cutscene]]s, though there are numerous [[Quest (gaming)|side quests]] available that provide benefits to the characters.<ref name="KHgamespot"/> Players may also choose the order in which they tackle some areas. Most of the gameplay occurs on interconnected field maps where battles take place. Combat in ''Kingdom Hearts'' occurs in real time and involves pressing buttons to initiate attacks by the on-screen character.<ref name="GS-CompanyLine">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/kingdomhearts/news.html?sid=6089696 |website=[[GameSpot]] |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' Company Line |access-date=April 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019011504/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/kingdomhearts/news.html?sid=6089696 |archive-date=October 19, 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> An action menu, similar to those found in ''Final Fantasy'' games, found at the bottom left of the screen provides other combat options such as using magic and items, although players can also assign selected magic spells that can be instantly used whilst holding the shoulder button. As players progress through the game, they can receive certain Disney characters as summons, including [[Dumbo]], [[Bambi]], [[Mushu]], and [[Simba]], who are unlocked through summon gems found in the worlds, and [[Tinker Bell (Disney character)|Tinker Bell]] and the [[Genie (Disney)|Genie]], who are unlocked after clearing the worlds of Neverland and Agrabah.<ref name="KH-StrategyGuide" /> There is also a context-sensitive option at the bottom of the menu, usually used for interacting with the environment or performing special attacks. This menu is manipulated by using the right analog stick or digital pad, while movement is controlled by the left analog stick, allowing the player to navigate the menu while avoiding or approaching enemies.<ref name="Instructions"/>
Sora, along with his allies, possesses a Hit Point (HP) meter and a Magic Point (MP) meter, which increase as they gain experience and level up. The MP meter is divided into various segments that are used up whenever a character performs magic, with more powerful magic consuming more MP, and can be replenished by performing melee attacks or using items. The HP meter determines the character's health and reduces when they take damage, although it can be replenished by using healing items or spells. If one of Sora's allies runs out of health, they will be knocked out temporarily until healed. However, if Sora loses all of his health, the game ends and the player must resume play from the beginning of an area or boss. Defeating enemies causes various orbs to fall: green orbs which replenish health, blue orbs which restore MP, and yellow orbs which represent Munny, the game's currency, and can be used to purchase new items.
===Gummi Ship===
The Gummi Ship is the mode of travel between the various worlds in
==Plot==
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===Setting===
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The
The graphics and characters of each world were designed to resemble the artwork and style of the Disney film they are based on. Each Disney world is inhabited by characters from the film: for instance, [[Hercules (Disney character)|Hercules]] and [[Philoctetes (Disney)|Philoctetes]] appear in Olympus Coliseum, and [[Aladdin (Disney character)|Aladdin]], [[Jasmine (Aladdin)|Jasmine]], and [[Jafar (Aladdin)|Jafar]] in Agrabah. Each world is disconnected from the others and exists separately, and with few exceptions, most characters in the world are unaware of other ones. Players travel from one world to another via the Gummi Ship.<ref name="Instructions"/>
The worlds created specifically for the game mirror the overall appearance of the other worlds and feature either new characters or ones from several ''Final Fantasy'' games. These worlds include the Destiny Islands, the home world of Sora, Riku, and Kairi and where the story opens;<ref name="IGN-KH">{{cite web |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/371/371125p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040604002347/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/371/371125p1.html |title=PlayStation 2: ''Kingdom Hearts'' |last=Smith |first=David |website=[[IGN]] |date=September 16, 2002 |archive-date=June 4, 2004 |access-date=May 12, 2007 |url-status=live}}</ref> Traverse Town, which serves as a hub world and refuge for those whose worlds were destroyed; Hollow Bastion, home of several ''Final Fantasy'' characters; and the End of the World, a large, dark world created from the remnants of various worlds consumed by the Heartless. The main characters, Sora, Donald and Goofy, travel from world to world to seal the world's "Keyhole", which protects it from the Heartless and from destruction, while trying to minimize their interaction with characters of other worlds to maintain a balance of separation, which sometimes requires them to change their physical appearance to blend in with the world's inhabitants.
===Characters===
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As a game meant to explore the fictional universes of various Disney films, over one hundred Disney characters are featured in various capacities.<ref name="Square-KHsite">{{cite web| publisher = [[Square Enix]]| url = http://na.square-enix.com/games/kingdomhearts/KH_newsframe.html| title = Official Kingdom Hearts Website: News| access-date = May 14, 2007| archive-date = February 15, 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120215092518/http://na.square-enix.com/games/kingdomhearts/KH_newsframe.html| url-status = live}}</ref> While many serve as major characters in the story, others appear in cameo roles, such as the [[One Hundred and One Dalmatians]] being part of a side-quest where the player receives rewards for collecting and returning them to Pongo and Perdita. Most worlds also feature a Disney villain whom the player must defeat.
===Story===
Sora, Riku, and Kairi build a raft with the intent to leave their home world of Destiny Islands to explore new worlds. On the night before the planned voyage, the Heartless attack the islands and Riku and Kairi disappear. Before the Heartless consume the islands, Sora mysteriously obtains the Keyblade, a weapon effective against the Heartless. Meanwhile, King Mickey has left his own world to deal with the increasing number of Heartless, leaving instructions for Donald and Goofy to find the "key" that will protect the worlds from encroaching darkness. Donald and Goofy use the Gummi Ship to travel to Traverse Town, where they find Sora after he wound up there following the destruction of his world. The three decide to travel together – Donald and Goofy to find Mickey, and Sora to find Kairi and Riku – traveling to various worlds and sealing their "Keyholes" to prevent their "heart" from being consumed by the Heartless. Meanwhile, a group of Disney villains led by Maleficent seek out the seven [[Princesses of Heart]] to unlock the final keyhole that leads to Kingdom Hearts, a repository of knowledge and power and the source of all hearts. Maleficent also finds Riku and recruits him into her services, manipulating him into believing that Sora abandoned him.
Sora and his friends eventually arrive at Hollow Bastion, Maleficent's headquarters, where Riku takes the Keyblade from Sora and reveals himself to be its intended wielder, with Sora only receiving it in his absence; Donald and Goofy reluctantly leave Sora as per their orders. Sora later challenges Riku, stating that his heart derives strength from his friends, inspiring Donald and Goofy to return to him and allowing him to regain control of the Keyblade. After the three defeat Maleficent, Sora finds Kairi's comatose body and confronts Riku, who has been possessed by Ansem, a figure who manipulated Maleficent to open the way to Kingdom Hearts. Ansem reveals Kairi as the seventh Princess of Heart, her heart having transferred into Sora's body when the Destiny Islands were destroyed. After defeating the possessed Riku, Sora impales himself with Ansem's Keyblade, which is designed to unlock hearts, and releases both his and Kairi's hearts. Kairi's heart returns to her body, in turn completing the final Keyhole, while Sora becomes a Heartless. However, Kairi recognizes Sora's Heartless, and the light in her heart restores him to human form.
Sora and his group venture to the End of the World, the remnants of the worlds destroyed by the Heartless, to confront Ansem as he reaches the door to Kingdom Hearts. Believing a wellspring of darkness lies within the door, Ansem calls upon it to aid him after a battle with Sora. However, the door opens to reveal light, which destroys Ansem. Also beyond the door are Mickey and Riku, who help Sora and his friends close the door before Sora and Mickey lock it with their Keyblades from both sides. The worlds lost to the Heartless reconstruct themselves; as the Destiny Islands reform, Kairi returns there while Sora is forced to part with her. Sora, Donald, and Goofy resolve to find Riku and Mickey.
==Development==
The initial idea for ''Kingdom Hearts'' began with a discussion between [[Shinji Hashimoto]] and [[Hironobu Sakaguchi]] about ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.<ref name="KH3DIwata">{{cite web|url=http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/creators/11/0|last=Iwata|first=Satoru|title=Volume 12 : KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc.|date=April 2012|access-date=May 4, 2014|archive-date=July 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725233103/http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/creators/11/0|url-status=live}}</ref> They were planning to make a game with freedom of movement in three dimensions like ''Super Mario 64'' but lamented that only characters as popular as Disney's could rival a Mario game. [[Tetsuya Nomura]], overhearing their conversation, volunteered to lead the project and the two producers agreed to let him direct.<ref name="KH3DIwata"/> A chance meeting between Hashimoto and a Disney executive in an elevator—Square and Disney having previously worked in the same building in Japan—allowed Hashimoto to pitch the idea directly to Disney.<ref>{{cite video| date=October 10, 2007| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBaT2Vk1Sw| title=Final Fantasy Retrospective Part XI| medium=GameTrailers.com feature| publisher=[[GameTrailers]]| access-date=November 20, 2007}}</ref><ref name="IGN-TGS04-NI">{{cite web| website = IGN| title = TGS 2004: Tetsuya Nomura Q&A| url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/23/tgs-2004-tetsuya-nomura-qa| author = Anoop Gantayat| date = September 23, 2004| access-date = June 12, 2007| archive-date = November 6, 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121106054807/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/23/tgs-2004-tetsuya-nomura-qa| url-status = live}}</ref> Nomura struck down a number of proposals from Disney to pursue his own concept featuring an original character not based on a Disney property.<ref name="KH3DIwata"/> The production team consisted of over one hundred members from both Square and [[Disney Interactive]].<ref name="GS-CompanyLine"/> The game began development in February 2000<ref>{{cite web| url = http://ffx.sakura.ne.jp/kh.htm| title = Kingdom Hearts キングダム ハーツ| publisher = Final Fantasy 2000| language = ja| access-date = May 30, 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120105154015/http://ffx.sakura.ne.jp/kh.htm| archive-date = January 5, 2012| url-status = dead}}</ref> and originally focused more on the gameplay with a simple story to appeal to Disney's target age range.<ref name="Insider-KHU-NI">{{cite web| url = http://www.khinsider.com/content/view/42/41/| title = KHU Interview w/Tetsuya Nomura| publisher = Kingdom Hearts Insider| access-date = April 28, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423023054/http://www.khinsider.com/content/view/42/41| archive-date=April 23, 2012}}</ref> After Sakaguchi told Nomura the game would be a failure if it did not aim for the same level as the ''Final Fantasy'' series, he began to develop the story further.<ref name="Insider-KHU-NI"/> When choosing the Disney worlds to include in the game, Nomura and his team tried to pick worlds that had distinctively different looks.<ref name="KH-NI-PSE">{{cite web|url=http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI/Playstation |title=Playstation.com Europe – E3 Interview |publisher=Kingdom Hearts Ultimania |access-date=June 15, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070418212412/http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI%2FPlaystation |archive-date=April 18, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also tried to take into account worlds with Disney characters that would be interesting.<ref name="Insider-KHU-NI"/> Thanks to support from Disney's then-president and current chairman and chief executive [[Bob Iger]], the team had few restrictions on which worlds they could use from the Disney franchises. However, they tried to remain within each character's boundaries set by their respective Disney films.<ref name="KH3DIwata"/><ref name="G4TV-NI">{{cite web| url = http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/45555/Tetsuya_Nomura_on_the_Kingdom_Hearts_Sequels.html| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061203020540/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/45555/Tetsuya_Nomura_on_the_Kingdom_Hearts_Sequels.html| archive-date=December 3, 2006| publisher = [[G4TV]]| title = Tetsuya Nomura on the Kingdom Hearts Sequels| access-date=June 15, 2007}}</ref> In a June 2013 interview, Nomura stated the name of the game was inspired by [[Disney Theme Parks]], particularly [[Disney's Animal Kingdom|Animal Kingdom]], which had recently opened when development on the game began. However, Nomura could not secure the [[Intellectual property|IP]] as just ''Kingdom''. Later on, when the development team began to think about "hearts" as a core part of the story, it was decided to combine the two to form the title ''Kingdom Hearts''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/tetsuya-nomura-discusses-kingdom-hearts-1-5-kingdom-hearts-3-and-final-fantasy-15|title=Tetsuya Nomura discusses Kingdom Hearts 1.5, Kingdom Hearts 3 and Final Fantasy 15|last=Splechta|first=Mike|publisher=Gamezone|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=June 28, 2013|archive-date=October 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023135351/http://www.gamezone.com/news/tetsuya-nomura-discusses-kingdom-hearts-1-5-kingdom-hearts-3-and-final-fantasy-15|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Square Enix">{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpzjiMPhNBU| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211114/IpzjiMPhNBU| archive-date=2021-11-14 | url-status=live|title=Square Enix Presents E3 2013 – Day1 [#03] – KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX Interview|author=Square Enix|via=YouTube|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=June 28, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Outside contractors [[Telecom Animation Film|Telecom Animation Film Company]] and [[Kazuhide Tomonaga]] helped animate the game by being the animation supervisors.
Additional content was added to the North American release that was absent in the initial Japanese release:<ref name="Square-KHsite"/> new optional bosses, one of which, Kurt Zisa, was named after the winner of the official website's "Name-In-Game" sweepstakes,<ref name="Square-KHsite"/> an extra difficulty level,<ref>{{cite magazine| author = Fox, Fennec| date = April 30, 2003| magazine = [[GamePro]]| url = http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/25541/square-confirms-kingdom-hearts-date/| title = Square Confirms Kingdom Hearts Date| access-date = September 19, 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111203212027/http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/25541/square-confirms-kingdom-hearts-date/| archive-date = December 3, 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref> and a teaser of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' accessible by meeting certain criteria.<ref name="G4TV-NI"/> Nomura included the teaser to gauge fan reaction to the possibility of a sequel; he felt that if the idea was unpopular, then it would be best to leave certain events in the game unexplained.<ref name="KH-NI-KHIIU">{{cite web|title=Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania – Tetsuya Nomura Interview |url=http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI/KH2U |publisher=Kingdom Hearts Ultimania |access-date=August 10, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070710094227/http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI%2FKH2U |archive-date=July 10, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The new content was later added to the Japanese re-release ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''. ''Final Mix'' included further additional content such as new items, cutscenes, and enemies, such as a new secret boss that sets up the sequel. The new content further hinted at plotlines that would be explained in sequels. Some content omitted from ''Kingdom Hearts'' was later added into ''Kingdom Hearts II''. A world based on ''[[The Lion King]]'', for instance, was unfeasible due to the difficulties involved programming Sora's [[Quadrupedalism|quadrupedal]] lion form.<ref name="KH-NI-Dengeki3">{{cite web|title=Nomura Dengeki Interview #3 |url=http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI/Dengeki-3 |publisher=Kingdom Hearts Ultimania |access-date=June 15, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070611213907/http://www.kh2.co.uk/?page=NI%2FDengeki-3 |archive-date=June 11, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Due to time constraints, the developers left out an optional boss battle, similar to the Sephiroth battle, against [[Tifa Lockhart]]. She was later included in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' as a more developed character.<ref name="KHII-TN-interview">{{cite web| url = http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/08/11/kingdom-hearts-ii-tetsuya-nomura-interview.htm| title = Kingdom Hearts II Tetsuya Nomura interview| date = August 11, 2006| publisher = Video Game Blogger| access-date = June 19, 2007| archive-date = February 4, 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120204001430/http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/08/11/kingdom-hearts-ii-tetsuya-nomura-interview.htm| url-status = live}}</ref>
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[[Yoko Shimomura]] composed and produced the music of ''Kingdom Hearts''.<ref name="KH-OST">[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]] CD insert. Toshiba-Emi Limited. 2002.</ref> While there are [[arranged]] melodies derived from previous Disney films, most of the soundtrack consists of original themes written specifically for the game by Shimomura. The opening orchestration and ending credits theme were arranged and orchestrated by [[Kaoru Wada]] and performed by the [[New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra]].<ref name="KH-OST"/> The main vocal theme for the original Japanese release is titled {{nihongo|"[[Hikari (Hikaru Utada song)|Hikari]]"|光}}. The English version of "Hikari", "Simple and Clean", was used in the Western releases and the Japanese re-release, ''Final Mix''. Both versions were composed and performed by [[Hikaru Utada]]. Her involvement, along with the Japanese song title, was announced in January 2002.<ref>{{cite web| author = IGN Staff| url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/01/11/hikaru-utada-sings-kingdom-hearts-theme| website = IGN| title = Hikaru Utada Sings Kingdom Hearts Theme| date = January 10, 2002| access-date = May 13, 2007| archive-date = February 26, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140226082330/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/01/11/hikaru-utada-sings-kingdom-hearts-theme| url-status = live}}</ref> Utada was the only singer Nomura had in mind for the ''Kingdom Hearts'' theme song.<ref name="IGN-KH-Utada">{{cite web| author = Coleman, Stephen | url = http://games.ign.com/articles/368/368583p1.html| website = IGN| title = Square, Disney and Japanese Pop Star Utada Hikaru Collaborate on Kingdom Hearts| date = August 22, 2002| access-date = April 28, 2014| url-status = dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206173254/http://games.ign.com/articles/368/368583p1.html| archive-date=February 6, 2012}}</ref> This marked the first time Utada had produced a song for a video game. The single, "Hikari", was released in Japan on March 20, 2002<ref>{{cite web| url = http://lums.universal-music.co.jp/meta/domestic/release/200203/toct4361.htm| publisher = [[EMI Music Japan]]| title = RELEASE – Single 光| language = ja| access-date = September 19, 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160313085130/http://lums.universal-music.co.jp/meta/domestic/release/200203/toct4361.htm| archive-date = March 13, 2016| url-status = dead}}</ref> and proved to be very popular; by August 2002, it had sold over 860,000 copies in Japan.<ref name="IGN-KH-Utada"/> The ''Kingdom Hearts'' soundtrack was released on a two CD set on March 27, 2002, in Japan and a year later in the United States. The soundtrack was later included in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]'', which was released in Japan on March 28, 2007.<ref name="KHOSC-Toshiba-Emi">{{cite web| url = http://www.emimusic.jp/foozay/kh/index_j.htm| publisher = [[EMI Music Japan]]| title = Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete| language = ja| access-date = April 28, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224052718/http://www.emimusic.jp/foozay/kh/index_j.htm| archive-date=February 24, 2008}}</ref> Music from ''Kingdom Hearts'' was also included in Shimomura's best works compilation album ''Drammatica''.<ref name="Drammatica">{{cite web| url = http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2685351| language = ja| publisher = HMV Japan| title = Drammatica -The Very Best Of Yoko Shimomura| access-date = February 26, 2008| archive-date = February 22, 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120222052722/http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2685351| url-status = live}}</ref>
====Voice cast====
''Kingdom Hearts'' featured well-known voice actors for both the Japanese and English versions. The Japanese version featured [[Miyu Irino]] as Sora, Risa Uchida as Kairi, and [[Mamoru Miyano]] as Riku. Other voice actors included [[Koichi Yamadera]] as Donald Duck, [[Hideo Ishikawa]] as Leon, and [[Maaya Sakamoto]] as Aerith. A special effort was made to preserve the
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==Re-releases==
{{Further|List of Kingdom Hearts media}}
Multiple versions of ''Kingdom Hearts'' have been released. The first was the original Japanese release, followed by the North American and PAL releases, which includes additional content. The game was later re-released in Japan as ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', which features the content of the North American/PAL release, as well as more new content.
===''Final Mix''===
Originally released only in Japan on December 26, 2002, ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' has several events and a number of gameplay tweaks that are not in previous releases. Spoken dialogue is in English, with Japanese subtitles.<ref name="IGN-FinalMix">{{cite web| url = http://ps2.ign.com/objects/665/665093.html| website = IGN| title = Kingdom Hearts Final Mix| access-date = May 13, 2007| archive-date = December 16, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111216163159/http://ps2.ign.com/objects/665/665093.html| url-status = live}}</ref> New scenes, clarifying certain plot points, such as Riku's journey and foreshadowing of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', were included, but no new dialogue was recorded. A gameplay option allows the player to skip cutscenes after seeing them once.<ref name="IGN-FinalMix"/> The optional bosses first included in the English version were introduced to Japanese players for the first time, along with a new fight against "[[Xemnas|Unknown Man]]", in an attempt to raise interest for the sequel.<ref name="KHInsider-FinalMix" />
In another attempt at foreshadowing, a video titled "Another Side, Another Story 【 deep dive 】" plays at the ending if the player accomplishes certain tasks. It introduces a mysterious hooded figure who is identified in later games as [[Roxas (Kingdom Hearts)|Roxas]], Sora's [[Nobody (Kingdom Hearts)|Nobody]].<ref name="KHInsider-FinalMix">{{cite web| url = http://www.khinsider.com/kingdom-hearts/final-mix.html| publisher = Kingdom Hearts Insider| title = Kingdom Hearts Insider – Final Mix| access-date=May 29, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070509045109/http://www.khinsider.com/kingdom-hearts/final-mix.html <!--Added by H3llBot--> |archive-date = May 9, 2007}}</ref> New music tracks incorporated were "Disappeared" and "Another Side". The "[[Night on Bald Mountain]]" and "[[One-Winged Angel]]" tracks from the English version were included as well. Other changes include new abilities, new weapons, new items, additional and recolored enemies,<ref name="KHS-UltimaniaAlpha">{{cite book| year = 2005| title = Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania α ~Introduction of Kingdom Hearts II~| publisher = [[Square Enix]]| language = ja| isbn= 4-7575-1597-9| author = Studio BentStuff}}</ref> and gameplay tweaks to make the game easier for the player, along with two new levels of difficulty.<ref name="KHInsider-FinalMix"/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.neoseeker.com/Games/Products/PS2/kingdomhearts_final/| publisher = Neoseeker| title = Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix (Import)| access-date = May 29, 2007| archive-date = June 26, 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626082508/http://www.neoseeker.com/Games/Products/PS2/kingdomhearts_final/| url-status = live}}</ref> When first released, ''Final Mix'' included either a deck of ''Kingdom Hearts'' cards or special music CD. A limited "Platinum Edition" version of ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' was later released with an action figure of Sora, a sticker set, and sketches of some of the main characters.<ref name="IGN-FinalMix"/>
It was released for the first time in North America, Europe, and Australia as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix]]''.<ref name = "KH HD NA">{{cite web| first = Robert| last = Peeler| date = February 26, 2013| publisher = [[Square Enix]]| url = http://na.square-enix.com/game-kingdomhearts/go/article/view/blog/261657/announcing_kingdom_hearts_hd_1.5_remix| title = Announcing KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX| access-date=April 28, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228120349/http://na.square-enix.com/game-kingdomhearts/go/article/view/blog/261657/announcing_kingdom_hearts_hd_1.5_remix| archive-date=February 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name = "KH HD AUS">{{cite web|url=http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item585100/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX,-releasing-exclusively-for-PS3/|title=KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX, releasing exclusively for PS3|publisher=PS3 News|date=February 26, 2013|access-date=February 26, 2013|archive-date=June 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614080630/http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item585100/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-1-5-ReMIX%2C-releasing-exclusively-for-PS3|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name = "KH HD EU">{{cite web|url=http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/kingdom-hearts-hd-15-remix-coming-europe|title=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX coming to Europe!|publisher=Square Enix|date=February 25, 2013|access-date=April 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227061825/http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/kingdom-hearts-hd-15-remix-coming-europe|archive-date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
===''HD 1.5 Remix''===
{{main|Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix}}
During August 2011, Nomura expressed desire to release a high-definition rerelease of the game, though he had yet to confirm such plans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comxhf/nomura_on_kingdom_hearts/|title=Nomura talks KH3D and possible KH HD remake|date=August 9, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|access-date=April 28, 2014|archive-date=April 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429050228/http://andriasang.com/comxhf/nomura_on_kingdom_hearts/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|issue=230|magazine=Game Informer |page=80|date=June 2012|publisher=GameStop Corporation|title=Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance|issn=1067-6392}}</ref> In September 2012, Square Enix announced ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix]]'', a compilation for the PlayStation 3, that includes both ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'' in HD and trophy support. The character models from ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' were used as a base for the game's characters. The gameplay of the original ''Kingdom Hearts'' was modified to play more like ''Kingdom Hearts II''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/02/nomura-teases-kingdom-hearts-ii-hd-and-other-kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-remix-tidbits/|title=Nomura Teases Kingdom Hearts II HD And Other Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Tidbits|publisher=Siliconera|date=October 2, 2012|access-date=October 3, 2012|archive-date=October 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005225224/http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/02/nomura-teases-kingdom-hearts-ii-hd-and-other-kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-remix-tidbits/|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, the collection includes HD cinematic scenes from ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It was released in Japan on March 14, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2012/12/kingdom-hearts-1-5-hd-remix-japanese-release-date-set|title=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Japanese release date set|last=Romano|first=Sal|date=December 20, 2012|access-date=May 7, 2013|archive-date=June 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004456/https://gematsu.com/2012/12/kingdom-hearts-1-5-hd-remix-japanese-release-date-set|url-status=live}}</ref> in North America on September 10, 2013,<ref name="KH HD NA"/> on September 12, 2013, for Australia,<ref name="KH HD AUS"/> and September 13, 2013, for Europe.<ref name = "KH HD EU"/>
In June 2013, Nomura stated that the original game assets for ''Kingdom Hearts'' had been lost some time ago. He explained, "[The game data] was lost, so we had to research, and we had to dig out from the actual game what was available and recreate everything for HD. We had to recreate all the graphics and it was actually not that easy".<ref name="Square Enix"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/27/original-kingdom-hearts-assets-lost|title=Original Kingdom Hearts' Assets Lost|last=Karmali|first=Luke|website=IGN|date=June 27, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2013|archive-date=June 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629052208/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/27/original-kingdom-hearts-assets-lost|url-status=live}}</ref>
In October 2016, Square Enix announced a single-disc compilation release of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix'' for the PlayStation 4. It was released on March 9, 2017, in Japan, and was released on March 28, 2017, in North America, and March 31, 2017, in Europe and Australia.<ref name="PS4Release">{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2016/10/27/kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-2-5-remix-announced-for-march-release-on-playstation-4/|title=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix announced for March release on PlayStation 4|last=Nunneley|first=Stephany|publisher=VG 24/7|date=October 27, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2016|archive-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101170912/http://www.vg247.com/2016/10/27/kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-2-5-remix-announced-for-march-release-on-playstation-4/|url-status=live}}</ref> A piece of free [[downloadable content]] for the PS4 version released in June 2017 added a Theater mode for ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''; this was included by default in later ports of the compilation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/12/e3-2017-kingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-remix-free-dlc-adds-theater-mode-new-scene|title=E3 2017: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 REMIX FREE DLC ADDS THEATER MODE, NEW SCENE|last=Gilyadov|first=Alex|website=IGN|date=June 12, 2017|access-date=July 30, 2017|archive-date=July 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730141540/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/12/e3-2017-kingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-remix-free-dlc-adds-theater-mode-new-scene|url-status=live}}</ref>
On November 14, 2019, Square Enix announced that both ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix'' were coming to [[Xbox One]], marking the Xbox debut of the first two ''Kingdom Hearts'' games and spinoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-14|title=Full Kingdom Hearts collection coming to Xbox One in 2020|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/kingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-and-28-headed-xbox-one-2020|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Windows Central|language=en}}</ref> The two games are combined into a collection titled ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix'', and released on February 18, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|date=2020-02-18|title=Classic Kingdom Hearts games come to Xbox One in two big collections|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/18/21142140/kingdom-hearts-hd-remix-xbox-one-game-pass|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref>
==Related media==
Both Square and Disney also released numerous types of merchandise before and after the release of the game. Merchandise ranged from toys and figurines<ref name="Square-KHsite"/> to clothing items and books. Like the ''Final Fantasy'' games, Square released an ''[[Ultimania]]'' book on ''Kingdom Hearts'' in Japan following the release of the game and a revised edition following the release of ''Final Mix''. In North America, a strategy guide was released by [[Brady Games]]. It featured a comprehensive walkthrough and a sticker activity journal.<ref name="KH-StrategyGuide"/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bradygames.com/title/0744001986| title = Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide| publisher = [[Brady Games]]| access-date = July 7, 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20041119000416/http://www.bradygames.com/title/0744001986| archive-date = November 19, 2004| url-status = dead}}</ref> A [[Kingdom Hearts (manga series)|manga series]] based on the game was released in Japan and the United States. A novel series also based on the game was released in Japan. It was authored by Tomoco Kanemaki and illustrated by Shiro Amano. The novel series consists of two volumes and was released in North America on March 25, 2008.<ref name="KHNovel1-Indigo">{{cite web| url = http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Kingdom-Hearts-the-First-Door-Shiro-Amano/9781423103950-item.html| title = Kingdom Hearts the First Door| publisher = [[Indigo Books and Music]]| access-date = October 2, 2007| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080521080733/http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Kingdom-Hearts-the-First-Door-Shiro-Amano/9781423103950-item.html| archive-date = May 21, 2008}}</ref><ref name="KHNovel2-Indigo">{{cite web| url = http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Kingdom-Hearts-Darkness-Within-Shiro-Amano/9781423103967-item.html| title = Kingdom Hearts Darkness Within| publisher = [[Indigo Books and Music]]| access-date = October 2, 2007| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080525112843/http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Kingdom-Hearts-Darkness-Within-Shiro-Amano/9781423103967-item.html| archive-date = May 25, 2008}}</ref>
The game was adapted into a manga by [[Shiro Amano]]. The story follows the events that took place in the game with a few minor differences to account for the loss of interactivity a video game provides.<ref name="IGN-Manga">{{cite web| url = http://comics.ign.com/articles/650/650332p1.html| title = Kingdom Hearts Vol. 1 Review| website = IGN| first = Hilary| last = Goldstein| date = September 12, 2002| access-date = March 18, 2008| archive-date = May 19, 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120519230208/http://comics.ign.com/articles/650/650332p1.html| url-status = live}}</ref> Some events that took place in the ''Final Mix'' version were also included. The manga was originally serialized in Japan by [[Enterbrain]]'s ''Famitsū PS2'', but has since been released worldwide in four volumes. The volumes have been published in English in the [[United States]] by [[Tokyopop]]. The first volume was released on October 11, 2005,<ref>{{cite book| title = Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 1 (Paperback)| date = October 11, 2005| publisher = Tokyopop| isbn = 1598162179| url = https://archive.org/details/kingdomheartsvol00shir}}</ref> and the fourth volume was released on July 10, 2006.<ref>{{cite book| title = Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 4 (Paperback)| date = July 11, 2006| publisher = Tokyopop|isbn=1598162209}}</ref> The entire series was later released in a boxed set on October 10, 2006.<ref>{{cite book| title = Kingdom Hearts Boxed Set—vols 1–4 (Paperback)| date = October 10, 2006| publisher = Tokyopop|isbn=1598168088}}</ref> The manga series has had moderate success. The first volume was ranked 95th in ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s "Top 150 best sellers" during the week of its release.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://books.usatoday.com/list/index?lastValue=90&date=10/20/2005| newspaper = [[USA Today]]| title = USA Today Best-Selling Books Database – Top 150 best sellers| access-date = July 5, 2007| archive-date = June 17, 2022| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220617203050/http://books.usatoday.com/list/index?lastValue=90| url-status = live}}</ref> IGN praised Amano's artwork and commented on wanting to replay the game after reading. They criticized the lack of new content and stated the transition from game to print lost most of the story's appeal.<ref name="IGN-Manga"/> The series was followed by others based on the game's sequels: ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tokyopop.com/shop/1682/KingdomHeartsChainofMemories/1.html| title = Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Volume 1| publisher = [[Tokyopop]]| access-date = April 28, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013044327/http://tokyopop.com/shop/1682/KingdomHeartsChainofMemories/1.html| archive-date=October 13, 2007}}</ref><ref name="KH2-1-Manga">{{cite book| title = Kingdom Hearts II Volume 1 (Kingdom Hearts (Graphic Novels)) (Paperback)| date = July 10, 2007| publisher = Tokyopop| isbn = 978-1427800589| url = https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781427807816}}</ref>
==Reception==
''Kingdom Hearts'' sold very well. During the first two months of its North American release, it was one of the top three highest-selling video games<ref>{{cite web |last=Calvert |first=Justin |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/kingdomhearts/news.html?sid=2897836 |website=[[GameSpot]] |title=October video game sales |date=November 18, 2002 |access-date=July 5, 2007 |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106205045/http://www.gamespot.com/news/october-video-game-sales-2897836 |url-status=live}}</ref> and was among the top selling titles during the 2002 Christmas and holiday season. In November 2002, [[UBS Warburg]] listed it as the 6th highest console game in terms of sales during the week of November 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://games.ign.com/articles/377/377245p1.html |title=UBSW Top 10 Games For the week ending Nov. 11 |first=Stephen |last=Coleman |website=IGN |date=November 13, 2002| access-date = April 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329130423/http://games.ign.com/articles/377/377245p1.html| archive-date=March 29, 2012}}</ref> At the end of April 2003, Square announced that ''Kingdom Hearts'' had sold its millionth copy in the United States, which made it eligible for PlayStation's "Greatest Hits" status, and over 3.0 million worldwide.<ref name="greatesthits"/> Sales reached 1.2 million in Japan in the first quarter of 2004, and broke 4.0 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |author=GameSpot Staff |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/kingdomhearts/news.html?sid=6091627 |website=[[GameSpot]] |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' tips scales at 4 million |date=March 17, 2004 |access-date=May 18, 2007 |archive-date=December 23, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223181742/http://www.gamespot.com/news/kingdom-hearts-tips-scales-at-4-million-6091627 |url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2005, the [[NPD Group]] listed it as "one of the top ten best-selling PlayStation 2 titles of all time in North America".<ref>{{cite web |title=''Kingdom Hearts II'' Gets All-Star Cast |url=http://games.ign.com/articles/686/686944p1.html |last=Coleman |first=Stephen |website=IGN |date=February 8, 2006 |access-date=April 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314143826/http://games.ign.com/articles/686/686944p1.html| archive-date=March 14, 2012}}</ref> By July 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts'' had [[Sell-through|sold through]] 2.6 million copies and earned $100 million in the United States alone. ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' ranked it as the seventh highest-selling game launched for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] or [[GameCube]] between January 2000 and July 2006 in that country.<ref name=nextgensales2>{{cite web |url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3537&Itemid=2&pop=1&page=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028115051/http://www.next-gen.biz/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3537&Itemid=2&pop=1&page=1 |title=The Top 100 Games of the 21st Century |last1=Campbell |first1=Colin |last2=Keiser |first2=Joe |date=July 29, 2006 |work=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]] |archive-date=October 28, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As of December 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts'' had shipped over 5.6 million copies worldwide with 1.1 million in [[PAL region]]s, 1.5 million in Japan, and 3.0 million in North America.<ref name="10mil">{{cite web |author=Square |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/kingdomhearts/news.html?sid=6165399 |website=[[GameSpot]] |title=Kingdom Hearts Series Ships over 10 Million Worldwide |access-date=April 28, 2014 |date=February 5, 2007 |author-link=Square (video game company) |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209072142/http://www.gamespot.com/news/kingdom-hearts-series-ships-over-10-million-worldwide-6165399 |archive-date=December 9, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As of 2006, the original game and the ''Final Mix'' version had sold 6 million copies on PS2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.square-enix.co.jp/uh/title/agb-p-b8cj.html |title=ULTIMATE HITS {{!}} SQUARE ENIX |access-date=February 6, 2019 |archive-date=February 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020149/http://www.square-enix.co.jp/uh/title/agb-p-b8cj.html |url-status=live }}</ref> As of March 2022, the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series has shipped more than 36 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Annual Reports｜Investor Relations {{!}} SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. |url=https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/library/ar.html |website=www.hd.square-enix.com |access-date=28 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
===Critical response===
{{Video game reviews
|MC = 85/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/kingdom-hearts/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121085112/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/kingdom-hearts |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' (PS2) Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |archive-date=January 21, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2007 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|1UP = A−<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/kingdom-hearts-ps2 |website=[[1UP.com]] |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' PS2 Game |access-date=May 20, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629025034/http://www.1up.com/reviews/kingdom-hearts-ps2 |archive-date=June 29, 2011}}</ref>
|EGM = 25.5/30<ref name="EGM">{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-159-october-2002/page/180/mode/2up |title=Review Crew: ''Kingdom Hearts'' |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |last1=Bettenhausen |first1=Shane |last2=Mielke |first2=James |last3=Sewart |first3=Greg |date=October 2002 |issue=159 |pages=180–182}}</ref>
|EuroG = 8/10<ref name="KH-EuroG">{{cite web |author=Mugwum |website=[[Eurogamer]] |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=4051 |date=December 11, 2002 |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' Review |access-date=June 7, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050310060425/http://eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=4051 |archive-date=March 10, 2005}}</ref>
|Fam = 36/40<ref>''プレイステーション2 – キングダム ハーツ''. Weekly Famitsu. No.915 Pt.2. Pg.75. June 30, 2006.</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' (PS2) |url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=433 |work=Famitsu.com |access-date=April 28, 2014 |archive-date=April 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429050344/http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=433 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|GamePro = 4.5/5<ref name="GP-KH"/>
|GI = 9.5/10<ref name="GI-KH-Review">{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-114-october-2002/page/76/mode/2up |title=Reviews: ''Kingdom Hearts'' |first=Andrew |last=Reiner |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=Sunrise Publications |date=October 2002 |issue=114 |pages=76–77}}</ref>
|GSpot = 8.2/10<ref name="KHgamespot"/>
|GSpy = 4/5<ref name="KHgamespy"/>
|GRadar = 87%<ref name="GRadar">{{cite web |url=http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?subsectionid=166&articleid=63638&pagetype=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030113064850/http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?subsectionid=166&articleid=63638&pagetype=2 |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' |last=Dawkins |first=Daniel |website=[[GamesRadar]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=November 6, 2002 |archive-date=January 13, 2003 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|GameZone = 9.1/10<ref name="GameZone">{{cite web |url=http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18694.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021019044758/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18694.htm |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' Review |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |website=GameZone |date=October 2, 2002 |archive-date=October 19, 2002 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|IGN = 9/10<ref name="IGN-KH"/>
|OPM = 4.5/5<ref name="OPM">{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-61-october-2002/page/n153/mode/2up |title=Reviews: ''Kingdom Hearts'' |last=Steinman |first=Gary |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=October 2002 |issue=61 |pages=140–141}}</ref>
|XPlay = 4/5<ref name="XPlay">{{cite web |url=http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0%2C24330%2C3398486%2C00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020910122426/http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3398486,00.html |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' (PS2) Review |last=Concepcion |first=Miguel |website=[[X-Play|Extended Play]] |publisher=[[TechTV]] |date=September 13, 2002 |archive-date=September 10, 2002 |access-date=December 1, 2024 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
|rev1Score = B+<ref>{{cite magazine |first=Geoff |last=Keighley |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,350670,00.html |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' Review |date=September 20, 2002 |issue=673 |page=109 |access-date=May 19, 2012 |archive-date=April 25, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425183737/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,350670,00.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| award1Pub = [[GameSpot]]
| award1 = Best Crossover Since ''[[Capcom vs. SNK]]''<ref name="BWGS"/>
| award2Pub = [[G4TV]]
| award2 = Best Story<ref name="beststory"/>
| award3Pub = [[International Game Developers Association]]
| award3 = Excellence in Visual Arts<ref name="KHgamerankings-2">{{cite web |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/388/388484p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216204056/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/388/388484p1.html |title=IGDA Names ''Metroid'' Game of the Year |website=[[IGN]] |date=March 7, 2003 |archive-date=December 16, 2010 |access-date=April 28, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| award4Pub = [[IGN]]
| award4 = Best Art Style/Direction<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/390/390226p1.html |website=IGN |title=IGN: The Best Looking Games on PS2 |date=March 20, 2003 |access-date=May 13, 2007 |archive-date=December 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222020737/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/390/390226p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
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The game received generally positive reviews. In [[IGN]]'s Best of 2002 awards, it was nominated for "PS2's Best Game of 2002 Editor's Choice Award" and was a runner up for "PS2's Best Game of 2002 Reader's Choice Award".<ref>{{cite web |title=Best of 2002: Best Game of the Year |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/383/383150p1.html |author=IGNPS2 Staff |website=IGN |date=January 17, 2003 |access-date=August 7, 2007 |archive-date=December 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221090829/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/383/383150p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2007, the website listed ''Kingdom Hearts'' as the 22nd best PlayStation 2 game of all time.<ref name="22nd">{{cite web |author=IGN PlayStation Team |date=March 16, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070605142021/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/772/772296p1.html |archive-date=June 5, 2007 |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/772/772296p1.html |title=The Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time |website=IGN |access-date=March 18, 2007}}</ref> Critics commended the visuals and hybrid action-adventure and role-playing feel to the game. IGN named it "Best Art Style/Direction", runner-up for "Best CG Graphics", and honorable mention for "Best Animation" in IGN's 2003 list of "Best Looking Games on PS2".<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/390/390226p1.html |website=IGN |title=The Best Looking Games on PS2 |date=March 20, 2003 |access-date=May 13, 2007 |archive-date=December 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222020737/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/390/390226p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[GameSpy]] listed ''Kingdom Hearts'' twice in its "Top 25 Video Game Cinematic Moments".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/771/771937p2.html |page=2 |title=GameSpy's Top 25 Video Game Cinematic Moments |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |date=April 16, 2007 |access-date=April 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616092431/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/771/771937p2.html |archive-date=June 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/771/771937p4.html |page=4 |title=GameSpy's Top 25 Video Game Cinematic Moments |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |date=April 16, 2007 |access-date=April 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616092454/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/771/771937p4.html |archive-date=June 16, 2012}}</ref> ''[[GamePro]]'' stated that the graphics were "gorgeous", giving them high marks.<ref name="GP-KH"/> The audio was also praised, particularly the quality of the voice-overs and musical score.<ref name="KHgamespy"/><ref name="KHgamespot"/> ''GamePro'' had positive comments on the overall audio and gave that aspect a perfect score.<ref name="GP-KH"/>
The mix of Square and Disney elements also attracted acclaim. GameSpot commented that the concept of mixing the serious elements of ''Final Fantasy'' with the lighter elements of Disney seemed impossible, but was pulled off quite well. Because of that they awarded ''Kingdom Hearts'' "Best Crossover Since ''[[SNK vs. Capcom (series)|Capcom vs. SNK]]''" in their 2002 Best and Worst of the Year awards.<ref name="BWGS"/> GameSpy noted that the periodic departure from the main plot into the Disney side stories was disappointing, and when the original plot builds to a climax, "the story fails to gel thanks to a confusing mish-mash of vague terms and symbolism that probably made more sense in the director's head than in this final product". Aside from the plot, they stated that the overall package was worth playing through to the end.<ref name="KHgamespy"/> [[G4TV]] awarded it "Best Story" at their 2003 [[G-Phoria]] awards show.<ref name="beststory">{{cite web |url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/431/431546p1.html |title=G-Phoria Report |author=IGN Staff |date=July 31, 2003 |website=IGN |access-date=August 7, 2007 |archive-date=March 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313212828/http://cube.ign.com/articles/431/431546p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Fan response was also positive; ''Kingdom Hearts'' was voted as the 19th best game of all-time by readers of the Japanese magazine ''[[Famitsu]]'',<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite web |title=Famitsu Reveals Top 100 Reader-Voted Games Of All-Time |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/famitsu-reveals-top-100-reader-voted-games-of-all-time |website=[[Gamasutra]] |date=March 3, 2006 |access-date=May 29, 2007| archive-date=June 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624124427/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=8378 |url-status=live}}</ref> 16th by the users of website [[GameFAQs]],<ref>{{cite web |year=2005 |url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10 |title=Fall 2005: 10-Year Anniversary Contest – The 10 Best Games Ever |website=[[GameFAQs]] |access-date=July 5, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716111618/http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/contest/top10 |archive-date=July 16, 2015 }}</ref> and 92nd by IGN users.<ref>{{cite web |author=IGN Site Staff |year=2006 |title=Readers' Picks Top 100 Games: 91–100 |url=http://top100.ign.com/2006/091-100.html |website=IGN |access-date=May 29, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208051039/http://top100.ign.com/2006/091-100.html |archive-date=February 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''Kingdom Hearts'' ranked ninth on IGN's most recent "Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time" list.<ref>{{cite web |author=IGN Site Staff |year=2006 |title=Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/772/772296p4.html |website=IGN |access-date=August 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629122948/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/772/772296p4.html |archive-date=June 29, 2011 }}</ref> It ranked first on [[GamesRadar]]'s "Top 7 Disney Games" list in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/the-top-7-kickass-disney-games/?page=3 |title=The Top 7... Kickass Disney Games |publisher=GamesRadar |date=September 21, 2009 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |last=Antista |first=Chris |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416182313/http://www.gamesradar.com/the-top-7-kickass-disney-games/?page=3 |archivedate=2015-04-16}}</ref> It was also a nominee for the Best Game Award from the {{interlanguage link|CESA Game Awards|ja|日本ゲーム大賞|vertical-align=sup}} for 2001–2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=最優秀賞は「FF10」!! 「第6回 CESA GAME AWARDS」授賞式 |url=http://www.gpara.com/news/02/10/news200210280717.htm |publisher=GPARA.COM |access-date=May 28, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826011503/http://www.gpara.com/news/02/10/news200210280717.htm |archive-date=August 26, 2011 }}</ref> In the making of the 2004 video game ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel]]'' the developers, [[Racjin]], looked at other titles for inspiration, particularly ''Kingdom Hearts'' when making the game.<ref name="IGN interview">{{cite web |url=http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/515/515365p1.html |title=E3 2004: Fullmetal Alchemist – Interview |access-date=May 27, 2008 |last=Alfonso |first=Andrew |date=May 13, 2004 |website=[[IGN]] |pages=1–3 |archive-date=December 20, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220233442/http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/515/515365p1.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
During the [[6th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Kingdom Hearts'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Role-Playing Game of the Year|Console Role-Playing Game of the Year]]" and outstanding achievement in "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Animation|Animation]]", "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction|Art Direction]]", and "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Story|Character or Story Development]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2003&idGame=363 |title=D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Kingdom Hearts |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=1 August 2023}}</ref>
==Sequels==
{{Further|Kingdom Hearts}}
''Kingdom Hearts'' was followed by several sequels, becoming the first game in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. It was followed by a direct sequel, ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', on the [[Game Boy Advance]], which was released in Japan on November 11, 2004.<ref name="CoM-IGNProfile">{{cite web |url=http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/606/606154.html |title=''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' |website=IGN |access-date=September 4, 2007 |archive-date=December 29, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111229155757/http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/606/606154.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="KH-COM-gameFAQs">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/919011-kingdom-hearts-chain-of-memories/data |website=[[GameFAQs]] |title=''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' Info |access-date=May 24, 2007 |archive-date=May 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527083738/http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/919011-kingdom-hearts-chain-of-memories/data |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' is the third game in the series, set one year after ''Chain of Memories'', and was released in Japan on December 22, 2005, for PlayStation 2.<ref name="KHII-IGNProfile">{{cite web |url=http://ps2.ign.com/objects/550/550308.html |title=''Kingdom Hearts II'' |website=IGN |access-date=September 4, 2007 |archive-date=February 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210215137/http://ps2.ign.com/objects/550/550308.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Like the first game it was re-released as ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' alongside a PS2 remake of ''Chain of Memories''.<ref name="khfmii">{{cite web |title=''Kingdom Hearts II'' Update For PS2 |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/732/732513p1.html |website=IGN |first=Anoop |last=Gantayat |date=September 13, 2006 |access-date=March 11, 2007 |archive-date=May 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521001357/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/732/732513p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref> A ''Kingdom Hearts'' game was developed exclusively for [[Verizon Wireless]]'s broadband service V CAST, and was released on October 1, 2004, in Japan and on February 4, 2005, in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wireless.ign.com/objects/706/706954.html |title=''Kingdom Hearts'' |website=IGN |access-date=August 8, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207161301/http://wireless.ign.com/objects/706/706954.html |archive-date=February 7, 2012}}</ref> In November 2008, ''[[Kingdom Hearts Coded]]'' was released for mobile phones in Japan, the game takes place after the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II''. A follow-up, ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', was developed for the [[Nintendo DS]] and released in Japan on May 30, 2009, and in North America on September 29, 2009. A prequel was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, entitled ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', for the [[PlayStation Portable]], which takes place 10 years before the events of ''Kingdom Hearts''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/821/821306p1.html |title=Three New ''Kingdom Hearts'' Titles |website=IGN |first=Charles |last=Onyett |date=September 19, 2007 |access-date=September 19, 2007 |archive-date=January 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110071106/http://ds.ign.com/articles/821/821306p1.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The following title in the series was ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], released in 2012.<ref name="Nomura E3">{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/comlya/nomura_on_kh_3ds/ |title=Tetsuya Nomura on ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'' |first=Anoop |last=Gantayat |date=June 18, 2010 |publisher=Andriasang |access-date=April 28, 2014 |archive-date=April 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429045947/http://andriasang.com/comlya/nomura_on_kh_3ds/ |url-status=live}}</ref> At [[E3 2013]], ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' was announced to be in development for the [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], before being released in January 2019, followed by a [[downloadable content]] expansion titled ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'' in early 2020.<ref name="KH3 PS4">{{cite web |first=Alexa Ray |last=Corriea |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/10/4416822/kingdom-hearts-3-ps4 |title=''Kingdom Hearts 3'' coming to PS4 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=June 10, 2013 |access-date=June 10, 2013 |archive-date=September 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904200640/http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/10/4416822/kingdom-hearts-3-ps4 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="KH3 Xbox One">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-kingdom-hearts-iii-heading-to-xbox-one |title=E3 2013: Kingdom Hearts III Heading to Xbox One |website=[[IGN]] |date=June 11, 2013 |access-date=June 12, 2013 |archive-date=June 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613063321/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-kingdom-hearts-iii-heading-to-xbox-one |url-status=live }}</ref> The following title, ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory]]'', set after the events of ''Re Mind'', was then released in Japan on November 11, 2020, and worldwide two days later.
During Square Enix's 20th anniversary event for the franchise in April 2022, a mobile title, ''Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link'', was announced for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices, with a closed beta arriving in August, while the next mainline installment, ''Kingdom Hearts IV'', was also revealed to be in development.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/kingdom-heart-4-trailer-missing-link/ |title='Kingdom Hearts' 20th Anniversary Trailer Reveals ''Kingdom Hearts IV'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link'' |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=April 11, 2022 |last=Villei |first=Matt}}</ref> In May 2025, ''Missing-Link'' was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Vikki |date=May 14, 2025 |title=Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Mobile Game Cancelled, But It's Not All Bad News As Square Enix Teases It Is 'Hard at Work on Kingdom Hearts 4' |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-missing-link-mobile-game-cancelled-but-its-not-all-bad-news-as-square-enix-teases-it-is-hard-at-work-on-kingdom-hearts-4 |access-date=May 18, 2025 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170724014427/http://www.kingdom-hearts.com/language.html Official European website]
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