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| − | Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ is a 2007 re-release of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', akin to ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix]]''. It features new [[cutscene]]s, [[ability|abilities]], [[weapon]]s, [[enemies]], areas, and a new [[Drive form]] that resembles Sora's outfit in ''Kingdom Hearts''. In addition, it is packaged with a second disc: ''[[Kingdom Hearts: re-Chain of Memories|Re:Chain of Memories]]'', a remake of the GBA game: ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' with new cards, cutsenes and minigames. |
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| + | |japanese = キングダムハーツII FINAL MIX+ |
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| + | |romaji = Kingudamu Hātsu II FINAL MIX+ |
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| + | |image = Japanese Cover Art KHIIFM.png |
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| + | |developer = [[wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]] |
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| + | |publisher = [[wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]] |
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| + | |release date = [[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] March 29, 2007 |
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| + | |genre = Action RPG |
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| + | |modes = Single player |
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| + | |platforms = [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] |
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| + | |media = [[Wikipedia:CERO|CERO]]:A |
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| + | }} |
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| + | '''''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''''' is a Japan-exclusive 2007 combo pack of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', the "Final Mix" version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', a remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' features new cutscenes, abilities, weapons, enemies, areas, and a new [[Limit Form|form]], while ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' features new cards, cutscenes and mini-games. |
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==Announcement== |
==Announcement== |
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| + | In September 2006, ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was finally announced, along with a PlayStation 2 remake of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', entitled ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', with full 3-D rendering and voice acting. The two would be packed together, creating ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+''; ''Re:Chain of Memories'' was later released in America as a standalone title. |
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| − | + | The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. It was announced late 2013 that ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix ''would be released in a compilation that also includes the Final Mix edition of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, ''as well as the cinematics of ''Re: Coded.'' It was released globally in late 2014 under the name ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX.'' |
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| − | The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. Currently no plans have been announced for release in the United States or other countries, despite the topic being popular across ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''-related forums. |
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| − | ==''Final Mix''== |
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| − | ''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'' expands on the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' with new features and plot elements. |
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===Initial previews and announcements=== |
===Initial previews and announcements=== |
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| − | Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. |
+ | Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored knights at the end of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' secret ending. Later screenshots showed one of these three knights in combat with [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]]. |
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| − | Voice-acting on ''Final Mix'' was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix]]''. Several new scenes, however, use Japanese voice-acting. |
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| − | ===New features=== |
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| − | Some new features were confirmed by the game's release: |
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| − | *Members of [[Organization XIII]] that were eliminated in [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]] can be found and fought in the various worlds of ''Final Mix''. They each use different fighting tactics from the ones they employed in ''Chain of Memories''. They include [[Vexen]], [[Larxene]], [[Marluxia]], [[Lexaeus]], and [[Zexion]]. |
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| − | *[[Zexion]]'s weapon is revealed - a large book called a "lexicon", which he can use to trap his enemies in an alternate reality. |
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| − | *An area of [[Radiant Garden]] can be accessed that houses a simulation of battles with each member of Organization XIII. This is a separate feature from the secret battles with the ''Chain of Memories'' Organization members in that the simulation allows the player to repeat any battle with an Organization member as often as they like. The simulation features highly powered-up Organization members, similar to the level bonuses offered to enemies in the [[Hades Cup|Hades Paradox Cup]]. |
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| − | *New weapons and accessories, including a replica of [[Lexaeus]]' tomahawk for [[Donald]], a copy of [[Vexen]]'s shield for [[Goofy]], and a crown for Sora. |
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| − | *A "theater mode" - menus where previously viewed cutscenes can be rewatched with English and Japanese voices by pressing L2 and R2. |
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| − | *New cutscenes based from the Kingdom Hearts II novels were added: Some involving [[Roxas]], including scenes of him conversing with [[Axel]] in [[Twilight Town]] while wearing the Organization's signature black robes. There are also additional scenes of Roxas and [[Riku]], including shots of their second battle, where Riku takes on the form of [[Xehanort's Heartless]], Namine leaving with Axel, and the Organization discussing their plans and commenting on incidents like Axel's death. |
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| − | *A new secret ending video titled ''[[Birth By Sleep]]'', featuring a number of new characters whose relation to the main series remains unexplained. |
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| − | *A new Drive Form Called "Limit Form" Has Abilities From Kingdom Hearts. |
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| − | Secret features can be accessed in ''Final Mix'' by clearing ''[[Re:Chain of Memories]]'' first or Clearing "Final Mix" first then Re:Chain Of Memories. Clearing ''Final Mix'' can also unlock secrets in Re:Chain of Memories it goes around. |
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| − | ===Better Compatibility and The Truth=== |
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| − | The only way to play ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix'' on the U.S. version of the PS2 is to use a [[wikipedia:Swap Magic|Swap Magic]], because Nomura said Final Mix games are only for Japan and the U.S. |
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| − | ===Unlockables, Additions and Changes=== |
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| + | [[Lingering Will|The being]] serves as a secret boss with incredible power and an enormous amount of HP, much like [[Xemnas|the Unknown]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The preview videos also showed that battling [[Roxas]] would be possible as opposed to the cutscene in the original game. Square also revealed that data replicas of each member of [[Organization XIII]] could be challenged in a secret area at [[Hollow Bastion]] and fought independently of the storyline. |
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| − | # After the end, the following is unlocked: |
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| − | #* Theater Mode |
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| − | #* A new entry in Jiminy's Memo |
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| − | #* Battle with the Enigmatic Soldier |
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| − | # Battle with the "Absent Silhouettes" (an easy version of the ''Chain of Memories'' Organization member Data Battle) |
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| − | # A crown can appear on Sora's Head for defeating the following: |
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| − | #* All Organization XIII Mushrooms Heartless (Bronze) |
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| − | #* All Data Battles (Silver) |
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| − | #* Enigmatic Soldier (Gold) |
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| − | # New enemy additions and data changes: |
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| − | #* 20 new bosses |
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| − | #* 12 new enemies |
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| − | # New additions to Gummi Ships |
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| − | # Puzzle Pieces can be found in each area for Piece Collection Mode |
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| − | # Additional treasure chests and content changes |
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| − | # Twilight Town changes: |
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| − | #* Conditions to end the battle have been changed (either connect 100 hits, go below 30% health or battle for 90 seconds) |
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| − | #* Addition of Limit Form Mirror |
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| − | #* Addition of Puzzle Piece Event |
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| − | #* Limit Form can be obtained after you get Oathkeeper |
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| − | #* "Absent Silhouette" event added (Lexaeus) |
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| − | # Hollow Bastion (Raident Garden) changes: |
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| − | #* After the event with Sephiroth,a scene with Yuna and the Gullwings flying out of a hole in a castle wall is shown as an area |
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| − | #* New Keyblade |
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| − | #* New areas |
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| − | # The Land Of Dragon Changes: |
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| − | #* Value of "surprise attack" spirit gauge has been reduced |
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| − | #* Carts and boxes do not reappear after leaving the screen and returning (drive orbs are harder to obtain) |
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| − | # Beast's Castle changes: |
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| − | #* Conditions to end battle in the Living Room have Changed [Either connect 100 hits,go below 30% health or battle for 90 seconds |
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| − | #* Cogsworth gets tired more |
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| − | #* "Absent Silhouette" event added (Marluxia) |
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| − | # Olympus Coliseum Changes: |
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| − | #* "Absent Silhouette" Event added (Zexion) |
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| − | #* Conditions to the end the battle with Pete changed (time limit increased to 2 minutes to 90 seconds) |
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| − | # Disney Castle changes: |
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| − | #* Enemies do not drop prize box while protecting Minnie |
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| − | #* Mysterious Entrance appears (clear all Episodes except Underworld Tournaments and save clear data) |
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| − | # Timeless River changes: |
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| − | #* Changes have been made to the 4 time windows battles |
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| − | # Agrabah changes: |
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| − | #* "Absent Silhoutette" event added (Vexen) |
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| − | #* Conditions to end battle in street have changed (either connect 100 hits, go below 30%, or battle for 90 seconds) |
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| − | #* A battle at the Sandswept Ruins has Changed (enemies do not drop prize boxes and the time to open the the switch has increased to 30 to 45 seconds) |
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| − | # Halloween Town changes: |
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| − | #* New costumes and music in Christmas Town |
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| − | # 100 Acre Wood changes: |
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| − | #* Time for Episode 4 changed to 3 to 5 minutes |
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| − | #* Episode 5 rules have been changed |
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| − | # The World That Never Was changes: |
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| − | #* Fight with Roxas |
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| − | #* New Keyblade |
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| − | # Addition of Critical Mode: |
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| − | #* Compared To Standard and Proud, enemies inflict as twice the damage, except for the Organization Mushrooms who inflict 1.25× the damage |
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| − | #* Abilities are learned near the beginning of the game: Reaction Up, Finish Rise, Draw, 2x Luck Up, MP Hastera and EXP Zero (they cannot be used until Roxas' 3rd day) |
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| − | #* Roxas' initial AP is 50 |
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| − | #* AP increases by increments of 3 instead of 2 |
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| − | #* Compared to Standard and Proud, HP and MP quantities from Bonus |
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| − | #* Compared to Standard and Proud, EXP gained is three-quarters of the normal |
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| − | #* Save file displays "Critical Mode" |
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| − | #* Unlocking the "[[Birth By Sleep]]" video is easier |
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| − | #* In the PS2 Browser screen, there is a symbol attached to the save data file on the memory card |
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| − | # Filling the Drive Gauge is easier (for instance, originally you got 1 1/3 of a bar of attacking bosses,but now you get 3/4) |
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| − | # Form level caps have changed by +2 |
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| − | # New weapons: |
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| − | #* Two Across - Strength = 5 - Defeat Roxas |
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| − | #* Winner's Proof - Strength = 5 - Complete ''all'' Organization Mushroom Heartless Challenges |
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| − | #* Spells Relic+ - Necromancer Drop (1% chance) |
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| − | #* Centurion and Centurion+ - Synthesized |
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| − | #* Pleasure Mushroom, Pleasure Mushroom+, Precious Mushroom , Precious Mushroom+, Premium Mushroom - Odd number Organization Mushrooms Heartless drop |
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| − | #* Akashic Record+ - Rune Master drop |
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| − | #* Freeze Pride and Freaze Pride+ - Synthesized |
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| − | #* Vexen's Sheild - Defeat Vexen |
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| + | Voice-acting on ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', but the new scenes used Japanese voice-acting when viewed in [[Theater Mode]] and were voiceless in-game, but with Japanese subtitles. This is most likely due to the new scenes featuring Organization XIII members from ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', who did not yet have English voice actors. |
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| − | ==Link== |
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| − | [http://www.khforums.com/index.php?showtopic=40786 Scenario Mysteries Interview with Nomura] |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery> |
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| − | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyVXJAdIxg0] |
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| + | Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ logo.png|Logo |
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| + | File:Japanese Cover Art KHIIFM.png|Official Japanese cover art. |
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| + | File:Promotional Artwork 2 KHIIFM.png|Promotional poster |
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| + | </gallery> |
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 5 May 2022
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ is a Japan-exclusive 2007 combo pack of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the "Final Mix" version of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, a remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix features new cutscenes, abilities, weapons, enemies, areas, and a new form, while Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories features new cards, cutscenes and mini-games.
Announcement[]
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix was rumored in middle-late 2006. Though Nomura did not confirm its development, he stated that if a Final Mix version were to be created for other countries, he would use a "trump card".
In September 2006, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix was finally announced, along with a PlayStation 2 remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, entitled Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, with full 3-D rendering and voice acting. The two would be packed together, creating Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+; Re:Chain of Memories was later released in America as a standalone title.
The remake was released on March 29, 2007, hitting stores all across Japan. It was announced late 2013 that Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix would be released in a compilation that also includes the Final Mix edition of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, as well as the cinematics of Re: Coded. It was released globally in late 2014 under the name Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX.
Initial previews and announcements[]
Scans of magazine articles and preview videos appeared on numerous websites in the weeks leading up to the game's release. They included additional scenes involving the three mysterious armored knights at the end of the Kingdom Hearts II secret ending. Later screenshots showed one of these three knights in combat with Sora, Donald, and Goofy.
The being serves as a secret boss with incredible power and an enormous amount of HP, much like the Unknown from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. The preview videos also showed that battling Roxas would be possible as opposed to the cutscene in the original game. Square also revealed that data replicas of each member of Organization XIII could be challenged in a secret area at Hollow Bastion and fought independently of the storyline.
Voice-acting on Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix was announced to be mostly in English, with Japanese subtitles, like Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, but the new scenes used Japanese voice-acting when viewed in Theater Mode and were voiceless in-game, but with Japanese subtitles. This is most likely due to the new scenes featuring Organization XIII members from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, who did not yet have English voice actors.
Gallery[]
Logo
Official Japanese cover art.
Promotional poster