Want to play the KINGDOM HEARTS series and curious where to start? Here’s some advice from us. Excited to start (or restart) the KINGDOM HEARTS series? Take a look at our suggested order for playing through the games.By Duncan Heaney Tags: Kingdom Hearts While some fans have very strong opinions on this subject, our position is: no, there isn’t a ‘correct’ starting point. As a general rule, we don’t believe in gatekeeping, so while we can suggest a play order for new fans to enjoy the whole story (and have), it’s entirely up to you where you begin with the series. If, for example, you want to play KINGDOM HEARTS III first because it’s the latest mainline game, or just because you’re excited to pal around with Woody and Buzz Lightyear, then go for it. Or if you love rhythm action games and want to dive right into KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory, that’s equally valid. Remember: every KINGDOM HEARTS game is someone’s first. Many lifelong fans didn’t start with the original game - they played later ones and explored the rest of the series afterwards. However, it is a topic that comes up a lot, so the Square Enix Blog team has put together a couple of suggested play orders. If you’re starting fresh, these are some ways to explore the series - just remember that they’re intended to merely guide, not instruct.

Our suggested play order:

As you’d expect, our basic suggestion is to follow the order outlined in the various KINGDOM HEARTS collections to experience what’s known as the ‘Dark Seeker Saga.’ You’ll start with KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX. This collection takes you through Sora’s earliest adventures with Donald Duck and Goofy, introduces the fan-favorite character Roxas, and jumps back in time with a sequel that has big implications on what you’ve already played, and what’s still to come. The second collection, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, features two amazing games, which together set up the finale of the ‘Dark Seeker Saga’. In KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance, Sora’s quest to become a keyblade master puts him under threat like never before, while KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep - A fragmentary passage - follows keyblade wielder Aqua after the dramatic events of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep. The collection ends with KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover - a movie that takes you way back in time to the earliest point in the series and has major implications for the saga as a whole. The Dark Seeker arc comes to its epic conclusion in KINGDOM HEARTS III and its Re Mind DLC, as Sora, Donald, and Goofy race to foil the plans of the sinister Xehanort once and for all. You’ll finish off with the most recent game in the series: KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory. This rhythm action game lets you enjoy the amazing music from the games, recaps the saga so far, and features new story content set after the end of KINGDOM HEARTS III. Here’s our rundown:

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

21. KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
22. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
23. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered Cinematics)
24. KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
25. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX
26. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Coded (HD Remastered Cinematics)

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

28. KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD
29. KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
30. KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)

KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road

32. KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Cross (view story in theatre)

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

34. KINGDOM HEARTS III
35. KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind DLC

KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road

37. KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Cross Dark Road

KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory

39. KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory

Chronological playing order:

Another way to enjoy the KINGDOM HEARTS series is to experience the adventures in chronological order. Although Sora’s original KINGDOM HEARTS adventure was the first game to be released, there are a few titles that are set earlier in the timeline. These prequel adventures do an amazing job at fleshing out the lore of the series, as well as introducing fascinating narrative threads that enrich the other games. By following the games’ own internal timeline, you get to watch the pieces of this sprawling saga connect. It’s very satisfying. Here’s the chronological playing order:

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

47. KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)

KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road

49. KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ Cross (view story in theater)
50. KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

52. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

54. KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX

56. KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
57. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
58. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered Cinematics)
59. KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
60. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Coded (HD Remastered Cinematics)

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

62. KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

64. KINGDOM HEARTS III
65. KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind DLC

KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory

67. KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory We hope all that helps you if you’re just setting off on your KINGDOM HEARTS journey. If so, you’re in for a real treat - we hope you enjoy them. The KINGDOM HEARTS games are available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. They’re also playable on Nintendo Switch as Cloud Versions. You can also download the KINGDOM HEARTS Uχ Dark Road app for free on iOS and Android devices.

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