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|release history  = Originally released individually as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix''''' and '''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix''''' on PlayStation 3 in 2013 to 2014 and later released as a single compilation title on PlayStation 4 in 2017, ''HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'' is a compilation containing '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts (video game)|Kingdom Hearts Final Mix}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts II|Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix}}''''', and cinematic remakes of '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days}}''''' and '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts Coded|Kingdom Hearts Re:coded}}'''''.
 
|release history  = Originally released individually as '''''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix''''' and '''''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix''''' on PlayStation 3 in 2013 to 2014 and later released as a single compilation title on PlayStation 4 in 2017, ''HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'' is a compilation containing '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts (video game)|Kingdom Hearts Final Mix}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts II|Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix}}''''', '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep|Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix}}''''', and cinematic remakes of '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days}}''''' and '''''{{w|Kingdom Hearts Coded|Kingdom Hearts Re:coded}}'''''.
  
The game was released on [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] on March 30, 2021 following an announcement on February 11, 2021 during a livestream.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/11/22278635/kingdom-hearts-pc-release-date-epic-games-store|title=The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC via the Epic Games Store|date=2021-04-04}}</ref> This is the first time the Kingdom Hearts series has made its way to PC.
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The game was released on [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] on March 30, 2021 following an announcement on February 11, 2021 during a livestream, marking the first time the Kingdom Hearts series has made its way to PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/11/22278635/kingdom-hearts-pc-release-date-epic-games-store|title=The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC via the Epic Games Store|date=2021-04-04}}</ref>
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On June 13, 2024, the game was released on [[Steam]] with a separate [[Steam Deck]] version and an update to the [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] version. The new version fixed issues for RTX 3000/4000 GPU users<ref name="Sandemc_6132024_fix">{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-06-13|comment=People in the Re:Fined community reported having no driver crashes on the RX gpu's and no "blue checkerboard" issues on the RTX gpu's.}}</ref>, although it also introduced more crashes than before for some people.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-06-13|comment=Many reports on the Re:Fined and OpenKH Discord servers.}}</ref>
  
 
|current state    =  
 
|current state    =  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-2-5-remix | Epic Games Store |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-2-5-remix | Epic Games Store |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam |  | Steam | Coming June 13th<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/kingdom-hearts-pc|title=The KINGDOM HEARTS series on PC | Square Enix Blog|date=2024-05-21|snippet=We’re excited to announce that Sora is coming to Steam!<br />Multiple KINGDOM HEARTS experiences are coming to the platform, specifically:<br />KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX<br />KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue<br />KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind DLC<br />KINGDOM HEARTS INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE (bundle that includes all the above compilations)}}</ref>. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | kingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-remix-pc | Steam | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | kingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-remix-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 2552430 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require an internet connection to launch the game and switch games. Losing an internet connection in the middle of a game will periodically bring up a warning message that can be dismissed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=clya9001|date=2022-01-25|comment=Game relies on internet connection to connect to EOS for statistics and will not boot when launched offline. Disconnecting from the internet during gameplay won't kick the player out, but a message will appear periodically asking the user to check their internet connection. This message can be dismissed by clicking the "Retry" button that appears on the message, but the message can't be dismissed when it appears as a result of switching or launching games from the menu while offline.}}</ref>
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{{ii}} The Epic Games Store version requires an internet connection to launch the game and switch games. Losing an internet connection in the middle of a game will periodically bring up a warning message that can be dismissed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=clya9001|date=2022-01-25|comment=Game relies on internet connection to connect to EOS for statistics and will not boot when launched offline. Disconnecting from the internet during gameplay won't kick the player out, but a message will appear periodically asking the user to check their internet connection. This message can be dismissed by clicking the "Retry" button that appears on the message, but the message can't be dismissed when it appears as a result of switching or launching games from the menu while offline.}}</ref> This limitation is not present on the Steam version.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-06-13|comment=Checked by multiple people in the Re:Fined Discord server.}}</ref>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
  
 
===[https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined/ Kingdom Hearts Re:Fined]===
 
===[https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined/ Kingdom Hearts Re:Fined]===
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{{--}} Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.
 
This mod aims to fix problems, crashes, and bugs that are present within the PC Ports of all legacy-class Kingdom Hearts games, as well as introduce quality-of-life features to the games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined|title=GitHub - Kingdom Hearts - Re:Fined Project|date=2023-09-03|snippet=This project aims to improve the game in many ways whilst fixing the errors that the PC ports, and by extension, 1.5/2.5 had.}}</ref>
 
This mod aims to fix problems, crashes, and bugs that are present within the PC Ports of all legacy-class Kingdom Hearts games, as well as introduce quality-of-life features to the games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined|title=GitHub - Kingdom Hearts - Re:Fined Project|date=2023-09-03|snippet=This project aims to improve the game in many ways whilst fixing the errors that the PC ports, and by extension, 1.5/2.5 had.}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} At the moment, only releases for Kingdom Hearts I and II are available.
 
{{ii}} At the moment, only releases for Kingdom Hearts I and II are available.
  
 
===Copyright Screen Skip===
 
===Copyright Screen Skip===
{{ii}} The copyright screen may seem annoyingly long for many. This mod skips it.
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{{--}} Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
 
# Download [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/ LuaBackend Hook]
 
# Download [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/ LuaBackend Hook]
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Epic Games Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\{{P|uid}}\||{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Kingdom Hearts\Configuration\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Steam\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/config|Epic Games Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The second location is related to [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] mod
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\{{P|uid}}\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Kingdom Hearts\Save Data\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Steam\{{P|uid}}}}
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{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Save game data is locked to your Epic Games Account by default. See [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] for a fix. The save file location when using the mod is the second one in the table.
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{{ii}} Save game data is locked to the user's Epic Games Account or Steam Account.
{{ii}} A [https://github.com/Xeeynamo/KingdomSaveEditor savefile editor] exists.
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{{ii}} Save game data can be converted between versions and different accounts using [https://kh-savefileconverter.github.io/ this website].
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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|origin                    =  
 
|origin                    =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
|steam cloud              =  
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|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = Refresh rate option refers to vsync.
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|vsync notes                = Refresh rate option refers to [[Glossary:Vertical_sync_(Vsync)|VSync]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes are locked to 30 FPS; use [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] to change the limit to 60 FPS. Increasing the limit further breaks the cutscenes.
 
|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes are locked to 30 FPS; use [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] to change the limit to 60 FPS. Increasing the limit further breaks the cutscenes.
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# Open the game at least once for the config to appear.
 
# Open the game at least once for the config to appear.
 
# Change <code>adjustRatio</code> to <code>true</code>.
 
# Change <code>adjustRatio</code> to <code>true</code>.
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}}
  
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Might change with release, these instructions are as of v4.00 pre-release for KH2.
 
}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Using Dynamic Ultrawide Support|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Using Dynamic Ultrawide Support|fix=
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{{--}} Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.
 
# Download [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/ LuaBackend Hook]
 
# Download [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/ LuaBackend Hook]
 
# Follow LuaBackend Hook's [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/blob/hook/INSTALL.md setup instructions]
 
# Follow LuaBackend Hook's [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/blob/hook/INSTALL.md setup instructions]
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Going to System Settings requires pressing the ESC key on the Epic Games Store version.
 
|controller remap          = limited
 
|controller remap          = limited
 
|controller remap notes    = Rebinding the menu '''Confirm/Cancel''' buttons also affects the '''Attack/Jump''' bindings.
 
|controller remap notes    = Rebinding the menu '''Confirm/Cancel''' buttons also affects the '''Attack/Jump''' bindings.
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
{{ii}} Game language is defined by that of Epic Games Launcher.
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{{ii}} On the Epic Games Store version, game language is defined by that of Epic Games Launcher.
{{ii}} [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] supports switching voiceovers in-game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined/#features|title=KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined on GitHub - Features|date=2023-09-03|snippet=Dual-Audio capabilities, allowing one to switch from and to English or Japanese vocals plus one more language of choice.}}</ref> The v3.20 release has support for Japanese Dual-Audio.
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{{ii}} On the Steam version, language can be toggled in the Properties menu.
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{{ii}} [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] supports switching voiceovers in-game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined/#features|title=KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined on GitHub - Features|date=2023-09-03|snippet=Dual-Audio capabilities, allowing one to switch from and to English or Japanese vocals plus one more language of choice.}}</ref> The v3.20 release only has support for Japanese Dual-Audio.
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available when purchased from Japan region.<br>Dual-Audio support can be added with [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] for KH2 and BBS.<br>
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  |notes    = Only available when purchased from Japan region on the Epic Games Store version.<br>Available with an additional download when switching game language to Japanese on the Steam version.<br>Dual-Audio support can be added with [[#Kingdom_Hearts_Re:Fined|Re:Fined]] for KH2 and BBS.<br>
 
Audio can be replaced with a mod:<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsfinalmix/mods/6 Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/16 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/4 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts3582days/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrecoded/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]
 
Audio can be replaced with a mod:<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsfinalmix/mods/6 Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/16 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/4 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts3582days/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrecoded/mods/1 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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===Game frequently crashes on AMD RX 7000 GPU's===
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Issue has been acknowledged by the developers <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2552430/discussions/0/6364229748851733833/|title=Known GPU Issue AMD Radeon 7000 Series
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|date=2024-06-13}}</ref>
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===Game crashes randomly===
 
===Game crashes randomly===
 
{{ii}} The games may crash in random locations during gameplay.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/mgwnpp/kingdom_hearts_2_on_pc_crashes/|title=Kingdom hearts 2 on pc crashes
 
{{ii}} The games may crash in random locations during gameplay.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/mgwnpp/kingdom_hearts_2_on_pc_crashes/|title=Kingdom hearts 2 on pc crashes
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* Crashes are less likely to occur at lower framerates. This means 30 is the most stable.}}
 
* Crashes are less likely to occur at lower framerates. This means 30 is the most stable.}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable "Refresh Rate"|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2023-10-29|comment=TopazTK's observations}}</ref>|fix=}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enable "Refresh Rate"|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2023-10-29|comment=TopazTK's observations}}</ref>|fix=}}
===Blue checkerboard/green planes/broken shadows on some textures===
 
{{Image|KH1 Blue Checkerboard.png|Illustration of a blue checkerboard issue seen in Kingdom Hearts 1 using a 30 or 40-series NVIDIA GPU.}}
 
{{ii}} Some 30 and 40 series NVIDIA GPUs are experiencing corrupted textures. The cause is unknown.
 
===Game outright refuses to work on AMD RX 7000 GPU's===
 
{{ii}} The cause is unknown.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-03-02|comment=Confirmed by multiple people on the Re:Fined discord server}}</ref>
 
===Constant Stuttering on High Refresh Rate===
 
{{ii}} The games don't handle Vsync and framerates over 60Hz well.
 
  
{{Fixbox|description=Proper 60 FPS cap - NVIDIA GPUs|fix=
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===Audio issues===
# Set your screen's Refresh Rate to 60Hz
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{{ii}} The game may have crackling sound, sound cut-offs at high volumes<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-06-13}}</ref> or missing voicelines.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaMcGIJiWVM|title=Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 (PS4 & PS3) - Sound Problems on YouTube|date=2024-06-13}}</ref>
# Set ingame "Framerate" option to <code>60</code>
 
# Set ingame "Refresh Rate" option to <code>ON</code>
 
# Open [[Nvidia Control Panel]].
 
# Navigate to '''Manage 3D settings''' > '''Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'''.
 
# Set '''Vertical Sync''' to <code>Force ON</code>, '''Monitor Technology''' to <code>Fixed Refresh</code> and '''Preferred Refresh Rate''' to <code>Let The Application Decide</code>.
 
# Click '''Apply''' to save the changes.
 
  
'''Notes'''
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===Stuttering when VRR is enabled===
{{ii}} (This method will give the smoothest results. Cutscenes Framerate still capped at 30FPS).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sonikko06|date=2024-04-19|comment=Tested by Sonikko06}}</ref>}}
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{{ii}} The game stutters if G-Sync, FreeSync or any other VRR method is enabled. Disabling it fixes the issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2552430/discussions/0/6364229748853628802/|title=Square PLEASE FIX THESE ISSUES - BUG REPORTS WELCOME on Steam Discussions|date=2024-06-14|snippet=If you try to use gsync the game is a suttery mess.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2552430/discussions/0/6364229748853386859/|title=PSA: G-Sync causes massive frametime/framerate issues on Steam Discussions|date=2024-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2552430/discussions/0/6364229748852986541/#c6364229748853025334|title=Frame rate is super choppy on Steam Discussions|date=2024-06-14|snippet=It may be Gsync related. I disabled it and it helped me.}}</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|description=For Kingdom Hearts 2 - 60Hz Cap - NVIDIA GPUs|fix=
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==Issues fixed==
# Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/2?tab=files Unlocked Framerate Behavior Fix]
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===Blue checkerboard/green planes/broken shadows on some textures===
# Set your screen's Refresh Rate to 60Hz
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{{Image|KH1 Blue Checkerboard.png|Illustration of a blue checkerboard issue seen in Kingdom Hearts 1 using a 30 or 40-series NVIDIA GPU.}}
# Set ingame "Framerate" option to <code>60</code>
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{{++}} Fixed in June 13, 2024 update.<ref name="Sandemc_6132024_fix"/>
# Set ingame "Refresh Rate" option to <code>ON</code>
 
# Open [[Nvidia Control Panel]].
 
# Navigate to '''Manage 3D settings''' > '''Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'''.
 
# Set '''Vertical Sync''' to <code>Force ON</code>, '''Monitor Technology''' to <code>Fixed Refresh</code> and '''Preferred Refresh Rate''' to <code>Let The Application Decide</code>.
 
# Click '''Apply''' to save the changes.
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} (This method will give the smoothest results. Cutscenes Framerate unlocked to 60FPS).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sonikko06|date=2024-04-19|comment=Tested by Sonikko06}}</ref>}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 12
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|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = Gameplay uses DirectX 12. FMVs use DirectX 11.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2024-06-13|comment=TopazTK in the Re:Fined discord server}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
===Modifications===
 
* [https://github.com/OpenKH/OpenKh OpenKH] has a Mod Manager capable of patching the game, with a Mod Loader (Panacea) allowing to apply mods without re-patching, aswell as installing mods hosted on GitHub.
 
* [https://github.com/AntonioDePau/KHPCPatchManager KHPCPatchManager] can be used to patch the <code>.kh(x)pcpatch</code> mods instead.
 
* Some mods may require [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/ LuaBackend Hook]. [https://github.com/Sirius902/LuaBackend/blob/hook/INSTALL.md Setup instructions].
 
====Kingdom Hearts Final Mix====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsfinalmix/mods/4 HD Textures]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsfinalmix/mods/93 Critical Mix]=====
 
{{ii}} A full overhaul with a fast KH2-style combat system. Revamps Sora's combos, keyblades, accessories, abilities, and much more.
 
====Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories/mods/2 HD Textures]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories/mods/6 Final Mix Heartless Colors]=====
 
{{ii}} Replaces Heartless colors to match with the Final Mix releases the rest of the collection has.
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories/mods/15 Remastered Soundtrack]=====
 
{{ii}} Replaces soundtrack to match with the remastered versions the rest of the collection has.
 
====Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/17 HD Textures]=====
 
{{--}} Not recommended on a 1080p or lower screen - the fonts get too high resolution, resulting in them looking worse instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2023-09-03}}</ref>
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/63 HD Environments]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/120 HD Models]=====
 
{{ii}} Uses textures from the [[#HD_Textures|HD Textures]] mod.
 
{{--}} May result in corrupted models in some cases.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sandemc|date=2023-09-03|comment=Happened with Re:Fined v4.00.}}</ref>
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/92 High Poly Keyblades]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/60 HD Maps]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomhearts2finalmix/mods/150 Uncensored KH2]=====
 
====Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/3 HD Textures]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/1 Improved Camera]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/5 Aqua Uncensored]=====
 
=====[https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomheartsbirthbysleepfinalmix/mods/25 Ultimate Mix]=====
 
{{ii}}Huge overhaul mod for the PC version of Birth by Sleep.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 60 GB
 
|minHD    = 60 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 730
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 750
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R7 240
+
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 460
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
|minDX    = 12
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|minDX    = 11{{note|The actual game requires DirectX 12.}}
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  =  
 
|recCPU  =  
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|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
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{{ii}} The game OS requirement can be lowered to Windows 7 with the DXVK and VKD3D [[Glossary:Display wrapper#Direct3D wrappers|wrappers]] and a [https://www.patreon.com/posts/kingdom-hearts-1-60927370 patch] (cutscenes won't work).
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 09:10, 14 June 2024

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX cover
Developers
Square Enix
Engines
Axa[1]
Release dates
Windows March 30, 2021
Reception
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, JRPG
Art styles Anime, Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on HowLongToBeat
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on IGDB
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX guide on StrategyWiki
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on MobyGames
Kingdom Hearts
Subseries of Disney
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX 2021
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue 2021
Kingdom Hearts III 2021
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory 2021

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is a collection of RPG games developed and published by Square Enix. It is part of the Kingdom Hearts series.

Originally released individually as Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix on PlayStation 3 in 2013 to 2014 and later released as a single compilation title on PlayStation 4 in 2017, HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is a compilation containing Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and cinematic remakes of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded.

The game was released on Epic Games Store on March 30, 2021 following an announcement on February 11, 2021 during a livestream, marking the first time the Kingdom Hearts series has made its way to PC.[2]

On June 13, 2024, the game was released on Steam with a separate Steam Deck version and an update to the Epic Games Store version. The new version fixed issues for RTX 3000/4000 GPU users[3], although it also introduced more crashes than before for some people.[4]

Availability

The Epic Games Store version requires an internet connection to launch the game and switch games. Losing an internet connection in the middle of a game will periodically bring up a warning message that can be dismissed.[5] This limitation is not present on the Steam version.[6]

Essential improvements

Kingdom Hearts Re:Fined

Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.

This mod aims to fix problems, crashes, and bugs that are present within the PC Ports of all legacy-class Kingdom Hearts games, as well as introduce quality-of-life features to the games.[7]

At the moment, only releases for Kingdom Hearts I and II are available.

Copyright Screen Skip

Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.
Installation
  1. Download LuaBackend Hook
  2. Follow LuaBackend Hook's setup instructions
  3. Download the appropriate version of the mod for your desired game:
Quicker Copyright Screen can be used for KH2 instead.

4. Extract Title Screen Logo Skip.lua into %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\scripts\kh1\ (or \kh2, \khbbs or \khrecom according to your game)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Steam\<user-id>\
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2552430/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Steam\<user-id>
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\Epic Games Store\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2552430/pfx/[Note 1]
Save game data is locked to the user's Epic Games Account or Steam Account.
Save game data can be converted between versions and different accounts using this website.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Any non-16:9 aspect ratios are letterboxed or pillarboxed. See Ultra-widescreen for a fix.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Gameplay is pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio.[8] See Ultra-widescreen for a fix. .
4K Ultra HD
[9]
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive Fullscreen also available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
4x AF[10]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Unknown type of AA used.[11]
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Refresh rate option refers to VSync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Cutscenes are locked to 30 FPS; use Re:Fined to change the limit to 60 FPS. Increasing the limit further breaks the cutscenes.
Limit options of 30, 60, 120, and unlimited. Higher framerates are interpolated/have frame ordering issues.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters are available.
A strength slider is also available and can be set in intervals of 1, from 1 to 10.

Ultra-widescreen

Using Re:Fined[12]
  1. Install Re:Fined.
  2. Open the game at least once for the config to appear.
  3. Change adjustRatio to true.
Using Dynamic Ultrawide Support
Currently only compatible with the Epic Games Version by downgrading the game version and completely incompatible with the Steam version.
  1. Download LuaBackend Hook
  2. Follow LuaBackend Hook's setup instructions
  3. Download the appropriate version of the mod for your desired game:

4. Extract ultrawide.lua into %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX\scripts\kh1\ (or \kh2, \khbbs or \khrecom according to your game)

Notes

The mod will remove letterboxing/pillarboxing for any resolution, so it can be used even for 4:3 and 3:2 resolutions - however, UI won't be corrected.[13]

Input

Input settings (exemplary for all four titles)
Input settings (exemplary for all four titles)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
QWERTY, AZERTY and QWERTZ layouts available.
Bindings can be set independently for all four titles.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
A slider is available and can be set in intervals of 0.1, from 1.0 to 5.0.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
All four games also have X-axis inversion.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Going to System Settings requires pressing the ESC key on the Epic Games Store version.
Controller remapping
Rebinding the menu Confirm/Cancel buttons also affects the Attack/Jump bindings.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
All four games also have X-axis inversion.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Set Button Icons to Type 1 in Gamepad settings.
On by default.
Xbox Reaction Command for KH2 can be used to replace the triangle reaction prompt to Y in-game.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Set Button Icons to Type 2 in Gamepad settings.
Light bar support
Static blue.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
, Wired
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg Set Button Icons to Type 3 in Gamepad settings.
Generic gamepad prompts without any letters or numbers on the face buttons.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for Master, BGM, Sound Effects, and Voices. Setting them to 0 doesn't mute the sound - use Re:Fined to fix.
Surround sound
Plays up to 5.1 for KH1, KH2 and Birth by Sleep, 4.1 for Re:Chain of Memories, and 2.1 for the 358/2 Days and Re:coded movies.[14]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Several Remastered tracks are copyrighted. MIDI soundtrack present on the PS2 version is royalty-free, however - you can toggle it with Re:Fined or install Classic Soundtrack mod for KH2.[15]

Localizations

On the Epic Games Store version, game language is defined by that of Epic Games Launcher.
On the Steam version, language can be toggled in the Properties menu.
Re:Fined supports switching voiceovers in-game.[16] The v3.20 release only has support for Japanese Dual-Audio.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Audio can be replaced with a mod:
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
German
Audio can be replaced with a mod:
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (Voices)
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (FMV's)
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Italian
Japanese
Only available when purchased from Japan region on the Epic Games Store version.
Available with an additional download when switching game language to Japanese on the Steam version.
Dual-Audio support can be added with Re:Fined for KH2 and BBS.
Audio can be replaced with a mod:
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation is available for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.
Spanish
Audio can be replaced with a mod:
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Issues unresolved

Game frequently crashes on AMD RX 7000 GPU's

Issue has been acknowledged by the developers [17]

Game crashes randomly

The games may crash in random locations during gameplay.[18][19][20][21]
Use Re:Fined[22]
Limit the framerate to 60 FPS[23]
  • Crashes are less likely to occur at lower framerates. This means 30 is the most stable.
Enable "Refresh Rate"[24]

Audio issues

The game may have crackling sound, sound cut-offs at high volumes[25] or missing voicelines.[26]

Stuttering when VRR is enabled

The game stutters if G-Sync, FreeSync or any other VRR method is enabled. Disabling it fixes the issue.[27][28][29]

Issues fixed

Blue checkerboard/green planes/broken shadows on some textures

Illustration of a blue checkerboard issue seen in Kingdom Hearts 1 using a 30 or 40-series NVIDIA GPU.
Illustration of a blue checkerboard issue seen in Kingdom Hearts 1 using a 30 or 40-series NVIDIA GPU.
Fixed in June 13, 2024 update.[3]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 Gameplay uses DirectX 12. FMVs use DirectX 11.[30]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 (1909)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3210
AMD A8-7600
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 750
AMD Radeon RX 460
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11[Note 2] compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  2. The actual game requires DirectX 12.

References

  1. TopazTK about the remastered engine name on the Re:Fined Discord Server - last accessed on 2023-09-07
    "The actual engine is called "Kingdom", but the Remastered Port Engine is called Axa"
  2. The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC via the Epic Games Store - last accessed on 2021-04-04
  3. 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Sandemc on 2024-06-13
    People in the Re:Fined community reported having no driver crashes on the RX gpu's and no "blue checkerboard" issues on the RTX gpu's.
  4. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2024-06-13
    Many reports on the Re:Fined and OpenKH Discord servers.
  5. Verified by User:clya9001 on 2022-01-25
    Game relies on internet connection to connect to EOS for statistics and will not boot when launched offline. Disconnecting from the internet during gameplay won't kick the player out, but a message will appear periodically asking the user to check their internet connection. This message can be dismissed by clicking the "Retry" button that appears on the message, but the message can't be dismissed when it appears as a result of switching or launching games from the menu while offline.
  6. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2024-06-13
    Checked by multiple people in the Re:Fined Discord server.
  7. GitHub - Kingdom Hearts - Re:Fined Project - last accessed on 2023-09-03
    "This project aims to improve the game in many ways whilst fixing the errors that the PC ports, and by extension, 1.5/2.5 had."
  8. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2021-03-30
    Tested using a custom resolution of 2560x1080.
  9. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2021-03-30
    Tested at 3840x2160 custom resolution.
  10. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
    Not mentioned anywhere; had to manually compare forced values with vanilla look, and 4x seems to be the closest to it
  11. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
    I can't really tell which AA is used - might be FXAA - but it's definitely there
  12. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
  13. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
  14. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-04-01
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
  15. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
    Not 100% sure, but fairly sure. Correct the section if it's wrong.
  16. KH-ReFined/KH-ReFined on GitHub - Features - last accessed on 2023-09-03
    "Dual-Audio capabilities, allowing one to switch from and to English or Japanese vocals plus one more language of choice."
  17. Known GPU Issue AMD Radeon 7000 Series - last accessed on 2024-06-13
  18. Kingdom hearts 2 on pc crashes - last accessed on 2021-04-02
  19. PC port keeps randomly crashing - last accessed on 2021-04-02
  20. KH1FM on PC keeps crashing - last accessed on 2021-04-02
  21. KH2 PC Crashing - last accessed on 2021-04-02
  22. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-09-03
  23. TopazTK on frame rate-based crashes in the OpenKH server - last accessed on 2022-04-08
  24. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2023-10-29
    TopazTK's observations
  25. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2024-06-13
  26. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 (PS4 & PS3) - Sound Problems on YouTube - last accessed on 2024-06-13
  27. Square PLEASE FIX THESE ISSUES - BUG REPORTS WELCOME on Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2024-06-14
    "If you try to use gsync the game is a suttery mess."
  28. PSA: G-Sync causes massive frametime/framerate issues on Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2024-06-14
  29. Frame rate is super choppy on Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2024-06-14
    "It may be Gsync related. I disabled it and it helped me."
  30. Verified by User:Sandemc on 2024-06-13
    TopazTK in the Re:Fined discord server