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Dengeki Interviews Tetsuya Nomura on KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8, KH3

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Published on June 15, 2016 @ 04:59 pm
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Dengeki has posted their interview with Director Tetsuya Nomura on KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III. Read it below, translated by goldpanner.

KH2.8: for those looking forward to KH3. The reason Mr Tetsuya Nomura Says to think of it as a completely new title
By Dengeki Online

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue for PS4 announced for worldwide simultaneous release.

This title is a special package consisting of three titles that connect to KH3: brand-new, playable title KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, new HD cinematic work KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover, and HD remaster KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD.  

This article brings to you today an interview with Mr Tetsuya Nomura on the content displayed at E3 2016, and the content of the titles themselves.

Feel the gameplay and graphics of KH3 in KH0.2

—With a demo out in addition to the latest trailer, eye-catching info on KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (KH2.8) has been firing out lately, hasn't it?

We've said for a while that we were planning it for 2016, and work is going according to that plan. As there was a little wait before this opportunity to release new information, I know some people were saying they were worried, but everyone can rest assured that we are not behind on the development schedule.

—We got to experience firsthand the E3 version of the demo. KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- (KH0.2) in particular has a big impact, doesn't it?

KH0.2 is, as I've said, a completely new title, and it does have a special feel, being the first new title on a non-handheld console in a while.

The scene you saw in the new video was the opening of KH0.2, and from there, a huge story development connecting the past and present is still waiting. The footage was from the demo version, so it will be possible for you to enjoy that quality of action in reality on the PS4 

—How big are you planning to make KH0.2?

I believe I've said this in previous interviews, but we are imagining about the length of what in other titles in the series so far would be considered one world's worth. However, it does depend on how you perceive 'one world's worth'. 

The other day during work on KH3 I checked one world from start to finish, and it was longer than I expected. For the time being, I guarantee that KH0.2 will be of a size that you won't be done with so easily.

—The castle in the latest footage released is the Castle of Dreams (Cinderella), right?

Yes, that's right. In the E3 demo, you can play up to entering the castle. The Realm of Darkness Aqua is venturing through has melted together many worlds swallowed by darkness, and fragments of worlds other than Castle of Dreams will feature. There will be a quirk to each area, so I think it's considerably satisfying to play 

—Would we be correct in thinking of KH0.2 to be basically the same as KH3 in make? 

Yes, you would. From the engine that serves as the base, to all of the rendering, it's the same as KH3. The battle gameplay is also based off KH3, so it's shaping up to be content in which you can feel a piece of KH3. Of course, the full-volume KH3 will involve lots of other gameplay.

—The graphics in KH0.2 look dramatically different compared to that of past titles, don't they? 

I think perhaps the biggest reason for that is that KH0.2 and KH3 utilise lighting in the rendering. In the titles in the series so far, we had been trying not to use lighting in our rendering. When we decided on the graphics of KH3, we took great pains to find a balance between the characters and the backgrounds. 

—As for the feel we got from our chance to play the E3 demo version of KH0.2, our impression was that it was something like a mix between KH2 and KHBBS. 

The base of the battle gameplay is inherited from KH and KH2, with added components that were also in KHBBS. The character you control is Aqua, and you no longer use Deck Commands like in KHBBS, and magic works through the 'consume MP' system.

—One thing that left an impression on us in the KH0.2 demo was the magic, which sets off various added effects upon hitting the enemy.

Blizzard freezes enemies, thunder shocks them. There are effects on the terrain, too. For example, upon being hit with blizzard, tracks of ice will remain on the ground, and you can ride them by sliding along.

In the new title, magic is not an element that is done with once it has hit the enemy; there are several ways like this in which you can set off a chain reaction. I think it is one thing that will make the action carry more depth.

—The maps had a lot of platforms of different heights, and it really felt worth exploring them.

That's something we put a lot of thought into. In early footage of KH3, there's a scene where Sora jumps down from a cliff. Apparently that was particularly popular among fans overseas. In both KH0.2 and KH3, we have been putting a massive amount of thought into the platform heights on the maps overall.

In the game, however, there are heights that unintentionally give me the shivers. The staff thought of so many elaborately structured maps for KH3D, too, so please look forward to the ones in the new title.

—Now that we've played the KH0.2 demo, our hopes for KH3 have gotten even higher, whether we want them to or not.

For that exact reason, I would love for you to play KH2.8. At E3 this time we released comparatively new pieces of news, which is why I think perhaps the new-title-ness was so palpable for you.

If you want to enjoy the last chapter to the fullest, KH2.8 is unmissable!

—Putting KH Dream Drop Distance HD (hereon KHD3D), a game that was originally on two screens, onto one screen required input changes, didn't it? 

There was a lot of trial and error involved in that remake, for sure. Perfect examples are the Link System and Reality Shift, which required touch and drag controls on the bottom screen, but these have been changed to different controls, such as simultaneous button presses.

At first, we had plans to use the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad too, but after consideration, we settled with button controls.

—Are the battle sections the same as the original version?

As a series-first experiment, this time KH3D will be in 60fps. There, it differs fundamentally from the original. Also, we have tuned it somewhat. We are currently in the middle of adjusting drop times and enemy reactions etc. but it's mainly the same as the original. I think being able to play it on a stand-alone big screen really enhances the sensation of the spread-out space 

—When we played the E3 version of KH3D, Side Sora, we were accompanied by an unfamiliar dream eater…?

That is Meow Pon (Tanuki-style Meow Wow). One of the new elements we have added is several new types of dream eaters to be your friends.

—There is one more title included in KH2.8, Kingdom Hearts Key Back Cover (hereon KHχBC). When we watched the latest trailer, we were surprised. We hadn't thought it'd be a title that showcased so many characters to that degree.

As the clips we released in the early days focused on talking, maybe it made people think that the whole thing would be like that. In reality, just as you saw in the newest trailer we released recently, lots of characters appear, and there are battle scenes and the like. As you'll understand if you watch it, the graphics of KHχBC are made the same way as KH3.

—Does KHχBC tell the story of the things happening behind the scenes in KHχ and KH Unchained χ?

KHχ and KH Unchained χ tell the story from the viewpoint of the Player (a keyblade wielder), and KHχBCtells the corresponding story from the viewpoint of each Union's leader (Foreteller).

While the Player was doing things in KHχ and KH Unchained χ, what were the Foretellers thinking and doing behind the scenes…? If you've played KHχ or KH Unchained χ, I am sure there will be scenes matching timeframes that make you think, wait, isn't this that scene…?

—About how long is the KHχBC cinematic, in the end?

It's about over one hour in total. Compared to the cinematic works included with past HD titles (KH 358/2 Days and KH Re:coded) it's short, but KHχBC's story is a completely new episode, so there are plenty of highlights.

—It's amazing that of the three titles included in KH2.8, two are completely new, isn't it?

From the production side of things, I want people to see KH2.8 itself as a new title. Two thirds of it is new work, which is why we didn't call it HD 2.8 ReMIX like the other titles so far.

Content-wise, the game truly is the prologue to the final chapter (KH3), so I would love for those who want to enjoy KH3 to the fullest to play KH2.8.

—KH0.2 in particular has graphics and battle gameplay based on KH3, so it allows you to experience a game extremely close to KH3, right?

To take that logic to its extreme, it means you can set out on the journey of KH3 within the year (laughs). 

The KH3 I had first envisioned got too big volume-wise, so I cut the details between the new journey and KH2, and KH3D and KH0.2 were born.  

KHχBC also contains setting-up that connects to KH3, so KH.2.8 truly is positioned as the prologue to KH3. 

—What developments will you be able to show us between E3 at the release date of KH2.8?

Around Autumn, as we head for the December release date, I think I will release information at fixed intervals. I also want to create an opportunity for Japanese gamers to try the demo. Also, in August, the KINGDOM HEARTS Concert -First Breath- tour will begin.

Game information won't be coming out there, of course, but it's the first official concert of the series. I really hope fans will come. I am thinking of something elaborate and refined for the organisation and production, with next year's world tour in mind. 

—By the way, in KH3D, characters from The World Ends With You appeared, right? I am sure the number of fans hoping for a next development of TWEWY isn't small, is it? 

TWEWY has many fans overseas, too, and with such high regard from so many of those who played, I've been asked many times by those overseas to make a direct sequel. It's not a simple matter just because it did so well in the past, but the staff are all looking for a solution, so I won't say it's impossible.

—At the end of the latest trailer, we heard that a follow-up on KH3 will happen his winter. 

I had them put that one sentence in there because I felt bad for all those who had high hopes for KH3 news, but right now I definitely do want people to pay attention to KH2.8, whose release date has been announced. After I've gotten it across that the position of the content in KH2.8 is important, I think i will report new information on KH3 along with the release of KH2.8.

With this announcement regarding KH2.8, I hope you now understand that work on KH3 is progressing well, and please look forward to this winter.

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gosoxtim

June 15, 2016 @ 05:13 pmOffline

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glad there a chance for the world ends with you 2 also do i see a lauch event in december for 2.8

Alpha Baymax

June 15, 2016 @ 05:32 pmOffline

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I knew it. The Realm of Darkness is not limited to the Castle of Dreams. I have a good feeling that Dwarf Woodlands and Enchanted dominion is going to join the fray for 0.2.

mathk

June 15, 2016 @ 05:41 pmOffline

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I think this means xbox could play DDD, huh?

king_mickey rule

June 15, 2016 @ 05:49 pmOffline

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Alpha Baymax
I knew it. The Realm of Darkness is not limited to the Castle of Dreams. I have a good feeling that Dwarf Woodlands and Enchanted dominion is going to join the fray for 0.2.


Dwarf Woodlands is the first that came to mind for me! I wonder if we'll eventually visit End of the World.

LightUpTheSky452

June 15, 2016 @ 05:51 pmOffline

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1. DDD talk:

"Blizzard freezes enemies, thunder shocks them. There are effects on the terrain, too. For example, upon being hit with blizzard, tracks of ice will remain on the ground, and you can ride them by sliding along.

"In the new title, magic is not an element that is done with once it has hit the enemy; there are several ways like this in which you can set off a chain reaction. I think it is one thing that will make the action carry more depth."

Welp, people's theories about how magic will work in this game and how important it will be has been correct, then.

I'm also glad to hear that they're working on adjusting drop rates and enemy reactions in DDD HD. That's great news to me. -prays they've also worked on the dives somehow because i completely fail at those-

And was it me, or did it sound like the maps in DDD might be somewhat different now?

It looks like we fans were right about DDD originally being intended to be part of KHIII, too. I mean, that was never confirmed, right? We just assumed that it was (and were right)?

2. Poor Nomura

"I had them put that one sentence in there because I felt bad for all those who had high hopes for KH3 news..."

You're a good and sweet man, Nomura-san, and I'm sorry this fandom's been so awful lately. And for those fans that are getting salty because there was no KHIII news this year--when you told them there wouldn't be at the end of the II.8 trailer--just ignore them. They're not worth the time to worry about, and you did all that you could and I'm personally thankful in hearing there will be more news in December:)

And I think you did succeeded in letting people know that II.8 is important. Don't fret. Especially with the sick looking Back Cover stuff, that looks far more advanced and cinematic than any KH "movie" we've gotten thus far. LOL.

(I know Nomura will probably never read this, but if there's any chance that he might stumble upon it... I want him to see that at least some fans are normal and appreciative of his and everyone else's work at Square Enix.)

3. TWEWY2

It's not ruled out, then? And they're considering things about it? -cries forever- Keep the dream alive, guys! We might just be getting our sequel at some point! Hell yes!

4. Back Cover

I can't believe Nomura just confirmed that the guy in the cloak is the Master of Masters, and that he has special nicknames for the Foretellers! Like, what?!?!?!?! I wasn't expecting news like this to just be dropped at a hat!

It makes sense that Chi is "Season 1" and Unchained Key is "Season 2", but now that's gotten me even more interested in what we might find in KHUX and just how long it will go! I'm getting the sense that Unchained Key will even touch on some things that BC doesn't, but IDK.

All in all, this was a really amazing and insightful interview and I'm glad to have read it. Thanks a bunch for this, Goldpanner! You're the best!

ShardofTruth

June 15, 2016 @ 06:00 pmOffline

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Super interesting stuff, especially how DDD apparently got a complete overhaul, I can't wait to play this game. I'm glad they decided against using the touch functions to incoperate the 3DS gameplay, it was a nice "touch" but too gimmicky and even boring in the end (especially the Dream Eater games).

I'm anxiously awaiting the translation of the Famitsu interview.

halfmango

June 15, 2016 @ 06:59 pmOffline

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God, my heart can't take this! It's too good!
Especially with the 0.2, with all the magic-interaction thing. And who knows what else surprises they have in store? It'll be like christmas on your birthday when this thing starts to show what it's got.

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ultima-demi

June 15, 2016 @ 07:38 pmOffline

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"The graphics of KHχBC are made the same way as KH3."

I'm guessing this pretty much means the visual will pretty much be on par with it,right?I know a few people have issues with how 0.2 looks.

At least with Nomura saying this there's less to worry about when it comes to the visuals of KH3.

Sonicfan2525

June 15, 2016 @ 07:47 pmOffline

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Can it please be December now? I dunno if I can wait that long? It just sounds SOOOOO good!

FudgemintGuardian

June 15, 2016 @ 08:04 pmOffline

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So much news to take in!

"—By the way, in KH3D, characters from The World Ends With You appeared, right? I am sure the number of fans hoping for a next development of TWEWY isn't small, is it?


TWEWY has many fans overseas, too, and with such high regard from so many of those who played, I've been asked many times by those overseas to make a direct sequel. It's not a simple matter just because it did so well in the past, but the staff are all looking for a solution, so I won't say it's impossible."

To quote Chaser:
"If it's not a flat out no, then it is a yes."
And besides:



Alpha Baymax
I knew it. The Realm of Darkness is not limited to the Castle of Dreams. I have a good feeling that Dwarf Woodlands and Enchanted dominion is going to join the fray for 0.2.
I was thinking that too. I also hope this means that we may be seeing these worlds in III, especially Castle of Dreams because this is the perfect opportunity to use A Twist in Time.

Sephiroth0812

June 15, 2016 @ 08:49 pmOffline

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LightUpTheSky452

4. Back Cover

I can't believe Nomura just confirmed that the guy in the cloak is the Master of Masters, and that he has special nicknames for the Foretellers! Like, what?!?!?!?! I wasn't expecting news like this to just be dropped at a hat!

It makes sense that Chi is "Season 1" and Unchained Key is "Season 2", but now that's gotten me even more interested in what we might find in KHUX and just how long it will go! I'm getting the sense that Unchained Key will even touch on some things that BC doesn't, but IDK.


Where exactly do you get these points from?
I don't see Nomura addressing Coaty in this interview at all or speak about Foreteller nicknames nor does he go into any specifics concerning X[chi] and Unchained X beyond stating that they depict the "Player's side" of events.

ShardofTruth

June 15, 2016 @ 08:52 pmOffline

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Sephiroth0812
Where exactly do you get these points from?
I don't see Nomura addressing Coaty in this interview at all or speak about Foreteller nicknames nor does he go into any specifics concerning X[chi] and Unchained X beyond stating that they depict the "Player's side" of events.

That's from the Famitsu interview which covers different stuff.

gosoxtim

June 15, 2016 @ 08:52 pmOffline

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Sephiroth0812
Where exactly do you get these points from?
I don't see Nomura addressing Coaty in this interview at all or speak about Foreteller nicknames nor does he go into any specifics concerning X[chi] and Unchained X beyond stating that they depict the "Player's side" of events.
it in another intivew that will be translted soon

KeybladeLordSora

June 15, 2016 @ 08:56 pmOffline

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Sephiroth0812
Where exactly do you get these points from?
I don't see Nomura addressing Coaty in this interview at all or speak about Foreteller nicknames nor does he go into any specifics concerning X[chi] and Unchained X beyond stating that they depict the "Player's side" of events.

They were talking about what was explained in the Famitsu interview

faemarch

June 15, 2016 @ 08:57 pmOffline

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KeybladeLordSora
They were talking about what was explained in the Famitsu interview

Which KH13 has an overview of here.
I can't wait for KHi's translation of it.

BlackOsprey

June 15, 2016 @ 09:17 pmOffline

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LightUpTheSky452
4. Back Cover

I can't believe Nomura just confirmed that the guy in the cloak is the Master of Masters, and that he has special nicknames for the Foretellers! Like, what?!?!?!?! I wasn't expecting news like this to just be dropped at a hat!

Suddenly, my top concern has become "are those nicknames super dorky or not." Because now I really have to know.

LightUpTheSky452

June 15, 2016 @ 09:23 pmOffline

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Oh man, I got my interviews mixed up?:/ I'm so sorry for the confusion, guys! I'm tired today--and a little delirious, I guess--though that's no excuse. It's just been such a crazy week for me...

But yeah, I think that Back Cover thing I mentioned was from the Famitsu interview and not the Dengeki one. Oops. (This is what I get for trying to keep up with the news everywhere, and for watching some KH YouTubers... it's making me get my facts confused.)

Sorry for mixing them up. I'm such a loser. Haha.

Edit: But in other news it's interesting that Nomura's saying KHIII might not be released worldwide at the same time. I was hoping that was what they were aiming for, with XV and II.8 both doing that, but maybe not? I'm cool either way (I'll just have to avoid spoilers like the plague if that's the case), but I'm worried about how the casuals (and even some die-hards) will probably blow up over it. Ugh.

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kingsoraful

June 15, 2016 @ 09:28 pmOffline

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Famitsu interview practically confirms worldwide release for KH III. Japan will get it earlier because they're 11-12 hrs ahead of us.

Sephiroth0812

June 15, 2016 @ 09:50 pmOffline

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KeybladeLordSora
They were talking about what was explained in the Famitsu interview


That explains things, lol.
I was actually wondering if I have an eye problem...xD

LightUpTheSky452

June 15, 2016 @ 10:12 pmOffline

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@Sephiroth Sorry for the confusion. I'm an idiot who got their interviews confused. Hehe. ^_^'

@KingSoraFul How the heck did I not realize that was what Nomura meant? It seems so obvious now. Wow. Bring on that worldwide release for III, Square! (Or so I hope that they will.)

Anyway, I just thought of something: you guys think there will be any Disney worlds in Back Cover or no?

Alpha Baymax

June 15, 2016 @ 10:30 pmOffline

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LightUpTheSky452
Anyway, I just thought of something: you guys think there will be any Disney worlds in Back Cover or no?


It's very unlikely but not impossible. I can imagine the Sixth Apprentice or Master of Master travelling to the worlds that are playable in Kingdom Hearts X to better understand the worlds outside their own. That's all I got really. The story seems to be very centralised to Daybreak Town.

KeybladeLordSora

June 15, 2016 @ 10:40 pmOffline

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[strike]I would talk about the "great pains trying to find a balance" bit in the interview but I'm afraid that I might start an argument.[/strike]

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Did Nomura practically confirm a worldwide release for KH3 or is it just me?

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FudgemintGuardian

June 15, 2016 @ 10:53 pmOffline

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BlackOsprey
Suddenly, my top concern has become "are those nicknames super dorky or not." Because now I really have to know.
My guess:
Gula - Kitten
Ava - Foxy
Invi - Viper
Ira - Horny
Aced - Bara

I suck at nicknames

maryadavies

June 15, 2016 @ 11:06 pmOffline

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KeybladeLordSora; I think he did. Sounds almost like it's just time zone why we're not getting it the exact same day. As in it's the exact same time, but we're getting it tech the day after Japan.

KeybladeLordSora

June 15, 2016 @ 11:17 pmOffline

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FudgemintGuardian

Ira - Horny

[video=youtube;m0U4zBxThd8][/video]
Sorry, I had to do it. Throw stones at me.

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kingsoraful

June 15, 2016 @ 11:23 pmOffline

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Did Nomura practically confirm a worldwide release for KH3 or is it just me?




You're late to the party. I said that a couple of posts before. He basically confirmed it because he said Japan will get it before us but it will be basically be the same time.

This may mean that they DO have a release date in mind. I'm more and more confident that December announcement will reveal the release date for III.

Japan is 13 hrs ahead of the USA, so there you go. Confirmation WWR for KH III.

I'm going to avoid the hell out of going online that day cause much like with Pokemon X/Y there WILL be spoilers.

LightUpTheSky452

June 16, 2016 @ 12:29 amOffline

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Alpha Baymax
It's very unlikely but not impossible. I can imagine the Sixth Apprentice or Master of Master travelling to the worlds that are playable in Kingdom Hearts X to better understand the worlds outside their own. That's all I got really. The story seems to be very centralised to Daybreak Town.


I think you're right. It's just going to feel strange to me to have a KH experience with no Disney in it at all, then. I know that Chi and Unchained Key do have it--so it's not like Chi as a whole doesn't--and I understand completely why it wouldn't work for BC, but IDK...

It's times like this that I realize just how little importance the Disney stuff has in KH anymore (though I do think they are getting better and even trying to do more with it, it sounds).

But then again, remembering how the Days movie tried to put the Disney stuff in, with just the summaries about what happened in those worlds... this is probably for the best. Haha.

The Coded movie handled it decently, to be fair, but unlike Days and Chi most of the story of Coded happened in the Disney worlds, so it would have made little sense to remove them. In Back Cover, not so much.

Nazo

June 16, 2016 @ 01:26 amOffline

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Yes, that's right. In the E3 demo, you can play up to entering the castle. The Realm of Darkness Aqua is venturing through has melted together many worlds swallowed by darkness, and fragments of worlds other than Castle of Dreams will feature. There will be a quirk to each area, so I think it's considerably satisfying to play



This is really interesting and exciting to know that worlds other than Castle of Dreams will feature in 0.2. I'm extra excited now :D

Chaser

June 16, 2016 @ 01:29 amOffline

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kingsoraful
Famitsu interview practically confirms worldwide release for KH III. Japan will get it earlier because they're 11-12 hrs ahead of us.

Using that logic, Australia and New Zealand would get it first since they're ahead of Japan.

But then again, that's really not how release dates work.

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kingsoraful

June 16, 2016 @ 02:20 amOffline

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Lunafreya
Using that logic, Australia and New Zealand would get it first since they're ahead of Japan.

But then again, that's really not how release dates work.


Japan gets it first though. So regardless of whether Australia/New Zealand is ahead is irrelevant. It probably means you'll be getting it the next day in Australia.

Nomora said Japan would get it first but it will be nearly simultaneously. Meaning at the same time, but what will be different is what hour of the day the rest of the world will get it.

This tells me they at the very least hopefully do have a release date in mind and that will be part of the news coming in December.

Chaser

June 16, 2016 @ 02:24 amOffline

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kingsoraful
Japan gets it first though. So regardless of whether Australia/New Zealand is ahead is irrelevant. It probably means you'll be getting it the next day in Australia.

Nomora said Japan would get it first but it will be nearly simultaneously. Meaning at the same time, but what will be different is what hour of the day the rest of the world will get it.

This tells me they at the very least hopefully do have a release date in mind and that will be part of the news coming in December.

Please wait for our translations before jumping ahead. Japan getting it before could refer to a few days to a week to even more.

In the past Square Enix used "Simultaneous World Wide Release" to refer to a game releasing on different days within the same week, and since NA gets their games on Tuesdays and Japan gets them on Thursdays I believe, you might be waiting 5 days.

Nazo

June 16, 2016 @ 03:20 amOffline

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Lunafreya
Please wait for our translations before jumping ahead. Japan getting it before could refer to a few days to a week to even more.

In the past Square Enix used "Simultaneous World Wide Release" to refer to a game releasing on different days within the same week, and since NA gets their games on Tuesdays and Japan gets them on Thursdays I believe, you might be waiting 5 days.


This is what I was hoping for in terms of a worldwide release anyway, so I am very okay with this if it happens.

Grizzly

June 16, 2016 @ 03:44 amOffline

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Lunafreya
Please wait for our translations before jumping ahead. Japan getting it before could refer to a few days to a week to even more.

In the past Square Enix used "Simultaneous World Wide Release" to refer to a game releasing on different days within the same week, and since NA gets their games on Tuesdays and Japan gets them on Thursdays I believe, you might be waiting 5 days.


I think Japan gets games on Fridays, but regardless, I'd be totally cool if we get them within a week of one another. The same date would be nice, but it's hard to complain when we're all getting the game in a few months. If it is a worldwide release on the same day, we'll probably get the game on a Friday.

KeybladeLordSora

June 17, 2016 @ 12:49 amOffline

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So has the Famitsu interview been translated yet? :3

gosoxtim

June 17, 2016 @ 12:52 amOffline

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be patient keybladelordsora-san good thing will come who wait

BlackOsprey

June 17, 2016 @ 03:11 amOffline

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gosoxtim
be patient keybladelordsora-san good thing will come who wait

[insert obligatory "we've been waiting for TEN YEARS" statement here]

KeybladeLordSora

June 17, 2016 @ 04:23 amOffline

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BlackOsprey
[insert obligatory "we've been waiting for TEN YEARS" statement here]

[strike]We've been waiting for 10 YEARS WAAAAH[/strike]

Divine Past

June 17, 2016 @ 04:46 amOffline

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Took Jesus 3 days to come back yet in 10 years no KH3. Makes you think

Nazo

June 17, 2016 @ 04:55 amOffline

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BlackOsprey
[insert obligatory "we've been waiting for TEN YEARS" statement here]


[strike]I already made a thread about this and it still grinds my gears when I see this[/strike]

Elysium

June 17, 2016 @ 05:13 amOffline

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*In 2018, SE gives KH3 release date of 2022 for PS5. But don’t worry, KH2.95 with one whole world to play through and a movie of characters you don’t care about in the far distant future who will play a critical role in KH3 is just around the corner. Enjoy! :D

Muke

June 17, 2016 @ 09:01 amOffline

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Lunafreya


In the past Square Enix used "Simultaneous World Wide Release" to refer to a game releasing on different days within the same week, and since NA gets their games on Tuesdays and Japan gets them on Thursdays I believe, you might be waiting 5 days.

imo that's pretty good. At least it's in the same week, so we won't be spoiled as much as in the past.

TheAuronSavior

June 17, 2016 @ 10:02 amOffline

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Well, this is rather exciting! I can't wait for 2.8 to come out, but not before I've replayed all the games.

Sally-boiii

June 19, 2016 @ 04:15 amOffline

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seems like I'm gonna have to make do with cutscene movies or break down and buy a PS3 for KH 1.5 and 2.5 in order to play them all before 3 comes out...

SoraForeverKH

July 9, 2016 @ 07:34 pmOffline

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The part where Nomura hints that Sora is going to make an appearance in 0.2 has me on the moon! Now I HAVE to get this game! Wow! Sora hasn't really been featured story wise in the series since KH 3D back in 2012! I miss him... So any new info about him, or image, it gets me so excited! Too bad about storing all that excitement for E3 to feature a KH III trailer and then it no making an appearance. I about cried. Hopefully I can hold off until December later this year. It's technically been a year since we got a real KH III trailer, and not just a clip. So if I hold my breath for a new trailer towards the end of the year, I hope it's not for nothing!
All and all though, this interview was awesome!

Face My Fears

July 9, 2016 @ 09:35 pmOffline

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Re-reading this interview, just seeing that inside the castle are fragments of other worlds is so intriguing to me. What if Aqua meets a dark version of Zack in the Coliseum part of the world?

Also reading that magic has an effect on the terrain, that makes me so happy. I normally only use Thunder and Cure magic, but I feel like I will definitely use Blizzard in KH3.

KeybladeLordSora

July 9, 2016 @ 09:57 pmOffline

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EeL
Re-reading this interview, just seeing that inside the castle are fragments of other worlds is so intriguing to me. What if Aqua meets a dark version of Zack in the Coliseum part of the world?

Since 0.2 takes place during KH1, the Coliseum probably won't be there because it was in the realm of light in KH1.

Face My Fears

July 10, 2016 @ 12:36 amOffline

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KeybladeLordSora
Since 0.2 takes place during KH1, the Coliseum probably won't be there because it was in the realm of light in KH1.


Oh damn, true. I forgot about that... but that doesn't mean Zack can't be in 0.2 ;)

That means it's probably going to be Enchanted Dominion and Dwarf Woodlands inside the castle.

Antifa Lockhart

July 10, 2016 @ 03:45 amOffline

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Well, I wouldn't say that they're inside the castle per say, just that the castle transitions into another broken area.

Xickin

July 11, 2016 @ 05:41 amOffline

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How far along do you guys think they'll make Back Cover go? They've released footage of Ava's speech to the Dandelions (that seems to be the furthest they've gotten storyline wise) and they just released more content to KHX. When KHX is closed in September, do you guys think they'll still be programming then? Filling in those gaps that KHX has left?

ShardofTruth

July 11, 2016 @ 07:14 amOffline

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Xickin
How far along do you guys think they'll make Back Cover go? They've released footage of Ava's speech to the Dandelions (that seems to be the furthest they've gotten storyline wise) and they just released more content to KHX. When KHX is closed in September, do you guys think they'll still be programming then? Filling in those gaps that KHX has left?

I think Gula being struck down is chronologically the furthest part of the storyline.

Anyway, I think the script is complete by now and probably was for many months, which means only season 2 of Unchained may filling gaps that were left, that would be:
- Who created the Emblems? (might still be covered in the finale)
- Where do Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the others come from?
- When does KHX happen and where does it happen (Sleeping Worlds or not)?

Some secrets will obviously not spoiled until KHIII comes around.

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