International release of 2.8 might be early 2017

[Sora96 17,256]

Square Enix refuses to confirm a 2016 release for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue in North America & Europe. They say "TBA" to press and the trailer still says "Now in development".

 

This is down to two reasons. As Nomura pointed out, Aqua's story is using KH3 tech.

 

Another is Square Enix's line-up.

 

Square Enix has the following titles already confirmed for a 2016 release in North America & Europe.

 

Final Fantasy XV

World of Final Fantasy

Nier Automata

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - confirmed for August 23

Rise of the Tomb Raider - confirmed for Holiday 2016

Project Setsuna

 

And dare I say they might give Dragon Quest another shot with Builders or Heroes II.

 

Something to keep in mind so you don't get your hopes up.

Edited December 20, 2015 by Sora96

[Yuya Sakaki 5,212]

Damn, maybe this means KH3 is coming 2018. o.o

 

Peace!

[Enix 995]

If 2.8 is going to be released in 2017, I'm fine with it. It means I don't need to buy a PS4 this christmas.

[gingienator 278]

aw nuts . _ .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh well! It's best to give Square Enix more time even if they have too much on their hand.

They'll do an amazing job and it's best to have an amazing finished product.

[Exiblade7 1,917]

I really hope that KH2.8 for 2017 isn't a thing even though it seems like it's likely. we've had enough delays with kingdom hearts 3 and now we may get a delay for 2.8? *sighs*

[Sora96 17,256]

I really hope that KH2.8 for 2017 isn't a thing even though it seems like it's likely. we've had enough delays with kingdom hearts 3 and now we may get a delay for 2.8? *sighs*

 

That's just Nomura for ya.

[WakingDawn96 1,166]

What about Hitman? That game is coming up next year with new updates!

[Sora96 17,256]

What about Hitman? That game is coming up next year with new updates!

 

It's in March so it won't affect it in the slightest.

[Jake 1,488]

As much as some might want 2017, they have confirmed 2016 already in the NA announcement trailers description and here: https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/678047361608757248?s=09

[WakingDawn96 1,166]

It's in March so it won't affect it in the slightest.

But aren't they doing multiple updates in the year, or was I mistaken and all the content is coming out at once?

[Sora96 17,256]

But aren't they doing multiple updates in the year, or was I mistaken and all the content is coming out at once?

 

Yes, they're doing a few. But if you're counting that then you have to count XIV, XI and a bunch of mobile games. Lol.

 

 

As much as some might want 2017, they have confirmed 2016 already in the NA announcement trailers description and here: https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/678047361608757248?s=09

 

And yet they won't say 2016 in trailers or the press site. Plus delays happens and things said for one year come the next. Happens all the time.

[Soul_Seeker 753]

Hmmm...I hadn't thought about the possibility of delays. If it comes in 2017, I won't mind since that means KH3 is likely coming 2018.

And if it comes 2018, I'll have turned 18 in the year of its release.

[TheKingdomkid 1,194]

I don't think that will happen, it will probably be like with 2.5 where it released in December for international areas of the world, either or I'm sure that 2.8 will come out in 2016 for everyone

[Headphone Jack 1,147]

from the looks of the recent trailer i'd say they need that extra time to fix the funky looking graphics of 0.2

[2 quid is good 2,209]

T.T

 

Oh well, at least we'll be getting it....

 

Hopefully

Edited December 20, 2015 by 2 quid is good

[MythrilMagician 6,963]

Well, whatever happens Square should just to what they think is best and not respond negativity to pressure from fans and release a broken game. Delays happen, that cannot be denied.

[KingdomHearts3 2,591]

Oh I hope you turn out to be wrong.

[Kingdomhe 1,362]

Square Enix refuses to confirm a 2016 release for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue in North America & Europe. They say "TBA" to press and the trailer still says "Now in development".

 

This is down to two reasons. As Nomura pointed out, Aqua's story is using KH3 tech.

 

Another is Square Enix's line-up.

 

Square Enix has the following titles already confirmed for a 2016 release in North America & Europe.

 

Final Fantasy XV

World of Final Fantasy

Nier Automata

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - confirmed for August 23

Rise of the Tomb Raider - confirmed for Holiday 2016

Project Setsuna

 

And dare I say they might give Dragon Quest another shot with Builders or Heroes II.

 

Something to keep in mind so you don't get your hopes up.

well then i'm going dark once Japan gets their copy

 

Damn, maybe this means KH3 is coming 2018. o.o

 

Peace!

i said this a while ago and you people thought i was crazy....yet here we are, but still i would like it if it came out in 2017

 

Oh I hope you turn out to be wrong.

me too

Edited December 20, 2015 by Keyblade master26

[KH4Real 749]

Well it depends when FFXV will be released. I will spent months for this game anyway.

Then early 2017 will be fine.

[KingdomHearts3 2,591]

Square Enix refuses to confirm a 2016 release for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue in North America & Europe. They say "TBA" to press and the trailer still says "Now in development".

 

This is down to two reasons. As Nomura pointed out, Aqua's story is using KH3 tech.

 

Another is Square Enix's line-up.

 

Square Enix has the following titles already confirmed for a 2016 release in North America & Europe.

 

Final Fantasy XV

World of Final Fantasy

Nier Automata

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - confirmed for August 23

Rise of the Tomb Raider - confirmed for Holiday 2016

Project Setsuna

 

And dare I say they might give Dragon Quest another shot with Builders or Heroes II.

 

Something to keep in mind so you don't get your hopes up.

Hey, I found this from the Kingdom Hearts english twitter account.

https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/678047361608757248

 

Does this disprove what you assume or if not, what does this mean?

[Connected 978]

I don't see what gives you the idea for a International release. 

 

I believe the releasedate won't be much diffrent as 2.5. JP in October and NA/EU in December. 

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Aw man, I really hope this isn't the case!  I really, really hope that we get 2.8 this year!!!!  We have to get it this year!!!! D:  The latest we'd get the game would be December, like 2.5!  I have to keep my mind positive on this!!!! X_X

 

But, if it comes early 2017, I won't complain, but that just means we'll have to wait for Kingdom Hearts III for one more year!!!!

 

Patience, I must have patience...

[jadentheman 72]

They always push it to the last minute in terms of the year. IDK WHY they do this, but OK.

 

It is worrying to see "Now in Development" for three KH titles. Two of which aren't that difficult to do localization wise in terms of Square's ability (KH3 is the exception at this point). At least Square has other titles in the works for 2016.

[Gwynbleidd 551]

I was literally just thinking about this, and I think the possibility of it happening is not to be ruled out. However, with the recent tweets, it appears that KH2.8 is making rapid progression, as is KH3 for that matter.

 

However, I believe that we can expect 2.8HD at the end of this year, and Kingdom Hearts III at the end of 2017.

[Jermaine 79]

Hm. Not trying to criticize square, and I do want the highest quality product, but it seems pushing it back could hurt them. I will be 22 if it comes out mid 2018, and I'm going to assume most of Kh3's audience is around my age +- 3 years, and this territory is pushing people out of the video game realm.

 

Of course I could also just be blowing hot air because I know I will buy it, no matter when it comes out as long as I'm alive. (and I'd like to be buried with it if I'm not)