Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th in North America!
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- Published on April 4, 2016 @ 03:28 pm
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Fans have waited long enough!
Kingdom Hearts Unchained X will finally be releasing this week on April 7th 2016 for iOS and Android devices! This news comes directly from the official Square Enix Blog which also features a brand new interview and new artwork featuring Ephemera and Skuld from series director Tetsuya Nomura as well!
Message from Tetsuya Nomura: “I hope fans and newcomers alike will find themselves absorbed in this brand new adventure that reveals the origins of KINGDOM HEARTS.”
– Please explain where in the KH series the story takes place.
This is the story of the “beginning” of the KINGDOM HEARTS series; in other words, it falls into the earliest part of the narrative.
It takes place in the world of fairy tales talked about throughout the series, during an era before the Keyblade War.
There are many different keyblade wielders in the world, and you, the player, are one of them.
– How does Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ relate to the upcoming Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue?
All three titles within KINGDOM HEARTS II.8 has a link to KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ in some way. You can see it most prominently shown in KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover – a brand-new, approximately one-hour long cinematic piece, which is depicted from the perspective the Foretellers, who gather the Keyblade Wielders. On the flip side, KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ is seen from the player’s perspective. By watching KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover, the player will be able to get a glimpse of what kind of motive these supposed leaders are operating under behind the scenes.
And in KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD, which is the HD remastered version of the Nintendo 3DS game KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: Dream Drop Distance, you may noticed the Dream Eaters were a sort of foreshadowing. And the title that would act as a bridge between these two titles would be the latest installment in the series, KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth By Sleep, which is developed utilizing the technology behind KINGDOM HEARTS III. It is a sequel to KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep, and a short episode that follows immediately after the events of KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD, but it’s a title in which players can get an early feel for KINGDOM HEARTS III.
– You mentioned this before at E3 2015, but what was the inspiration behind the character Chirithy?When we realized we needed some kind of character that navigates the players due to the nature of the game, I didn’t want a character that’s too self-asserting considering that they would accompany the players throughout the journey. Once that idea got rolling, then I thought a cat would be great, since you can’t tell what it’s thinking, but can still get along fairly easily with humans, so I went with my favorite, the Scottish Fold as my motif.
I liked the Meow Wow from KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: Dream Drop Distance, too, but I designed the eyes the way I did to make sure you do not get a sense of it being self-asserting. Some people might have the wrong perception that because I own Scottish Fold cats, I modelled the character after them, but it’s actually the other way around; a while after we began developing, I started to own two Scottish Folds. By the way, their names are not Chirithy.
– Aside from characters and world that appeared in the Kingdom Hearts series, what are some new characters and worlds that are unique only to Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ?The game is currently progressing under a certain rule, so the only brand-new world would be “Daybreak Town,” the home town in which the players first start out, but there may be a possibility [of other worlds] should we continue providing service through the app.
In terms of new characters, there are not only the five Foretellers and Chirithy, but there are also key new characters named Ephemera and Skuld that appear and move the story.
– What aspect of the game do you think will appeal to fans? What do you think fans will get hooked on? (i.e. collecting medals, events, etc.)One of the biggest pillars would be the sense of playing live, which is very different for existing KINGDOM HEARTS series titles thus far. You may have communication and cooperation, as well as the occasional competition, but the sensation of going somewhere and realizing there are people there and the world is moving is very unique to this particular KINGDOM HEARTS.
Along those lines, various events are being held frequently depending on the occasion, the medal collection element is key to your battles, we also offer a ranking element, and a unique story told only in this KINGDOM HEARTS, so I’m sure there is some kind of element that would pique your interest.
– What kind of costumes are included in the game? Is there a particular costume of a character that you particularly love?There are so many different costumes already; of course you have the original designs, then Disney characters, KINGDOM HEARTS characters, and seasonal/special occasion designs, all for both male and female avatars respectively. Plus, you can mix and match the outfit elements, so I think the players can really bring out their individuality.
From what I’ve seen, the hairstyle of the KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: Dream Drop Distance version of “The World Ends with You” Neku matched up with the black coat of Organization XIII seem to be popular. Also, the KINGDOM HEARTS version of FINAL FANTASY VII Cloud costume and King Mickey’s costume are popular as well. If I were to choose, personally, I’d like the Cheshire Cat costume.
– Do you have a special message for the fans?As mentioned in the beginning, this is the story of the start of KINGDOM HEARTS. In other words, there is no need for any prior knowledge of the series.
I would love for people who have not yet played KINGDOM HEARTS to take this opportunity to casually jump right in with a blank slate. And of course for our fans, you can approach and play this KINGDOM HEARTS in any way you like, so through collecting medals of your favorite characters, collecting costumes, and moreover becoming a part of the KINGDOM HEARTS world and experiencing the enjoyment of weaving your own story that leads to one of the biggest mysteries in the series, which is the “Keyblade War,” I hope you can further enjoy the upcoming release of KINGDOM HEARTS II.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III, as well as the KINGDOM HEARTS that will continue beyond that.
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COMMENTS
Re: Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th!
Yeees! FINALLY!
Re: Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th!
No news on any releases outside NA? That's disappointing.
Good for the NA fans, though.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th!
God, finally.
I fear my mobile internet connection won't suffice to download it, I hope I'll be able to when I am at a friend's place on saturday. <3
Re: Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th!
my squad we gonna fcku sthi uuuuupp
Re: Kingdom Hearts Unchained X releasing April 7th!
FINALLY I CAN READ ALL THE TEXT. I played japanese for so long now!!
I HAVEN'T EVEN READ THE INTERVIEW YET I AM SO ON FIRE RIGHT NOW YESSSS
The best news too, glad I got a new cellphone perfect for this. Thus and another series is the best day ever.
And the fandom rejoiced.
Finally! I can't wait to make my own lil mini-me keyblade wielder :P
Time to clear up some space on my phone to get ready! Wish there was pre-registration for it.
Let's make a squad
i am making a rebels group y'all.
MY TIME IS NOW!!!!!!!
I will be a Keyblader! What Faction should I join?
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS MORE POPULAR THAN MIITOMO!
Also, hehe
NICE ARTWORK! SO NICE!
MY TIME IS NOW!!!!!!!
I will be a Keyblader! What Faction should I join?
become ursus my friend
everybody become ursus or we are friends NO LONGER
jK
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS MORE POPULAR THAN MIITOMO!
Unchained Chi crashed the servers from downloads when it released in Japan, so it could be!
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!! Now the biggest question: should I download it to my phone or my iPad? I have my phone with me more often than my iPad, but my iPad has a bigger screen... And second biggest question: which faction should I join?
Hoo, boy. Thursday is going to be a veeery busy day for Daniel (me), lol. D:
Question:
When does the PlayStore update? Because the only time of the day I'll have in Thursday to download the game is at 4am when I get up...! D:
But I think it'll be on the PlayStore by that time. I think I downloaded Miitomo at 4am.
No news on Europe :frown:
But it can't be far away anymore. Finally a new KH game!!!!!! I'm sooooooooo hyped!!:wink:
[video=youtube;NmPhaG1ud38]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmPhaG1ud38[/video]
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!! Now the biggest question: should I download it to my phone or my iPad? I have my phone with me more often than my iPad, but my iPad has a bigger screen... And second biggest question: which faction should I join?
You need WiFi for the game. So I'd say iPad. :D
FINALLY, I AM SO HYPED! But yeah it seems like a lot of phone games have come out recently I was actually anticipating.
Yesssss. <3
ANGUIS OR UNICORNIS.
Can't fans outside North America simply switch their App Store to the US store and download it?
Although I'm afraid it won't be quite that simple...
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
BEARS ARE COOL AS FUCK YOU GUYS
YAAAAAY! And to think the announcement came while I was out on a walk and wasn't near my PC so I'd see the twitter post.
I'll have to figure on which union to join!
I'm with you Chuman
Ursus, Ursus, Ursus!!!!!!
GOD FINALLY JEEZ. I'm so excited to play it.
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
URSUS
BEARS ARE COOL AS FUCK YOU GUYS
Nah, bro. Unicornis. Fear the horn.
So far,all Square games that released in the western world could be played in any region,so im going to assume its the same here,maybe they will even release it worldwide and simply didnt say so till now?
i just hope they dont use a stupid ip block for eu devices/ips cuz then ill be a sad poohbear :O
Nah, bro. Unicornis. Fear the horn.
i will FIGHT your horses with roadcones taped to their head.
What's that? I have to go to my Human Diversity class Thursday afternoon? Nah, I'd rather play my part in initiating global armageddon. XD
For real, though, I almost lost my **** when I saw this announcement, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, since I was sitting on the toilet. Man, oh man, I'm so hyped for this.
Finally! We've been waiting so long for this. So glad that we will finally have it.
I will master Ava care to join me
I will master Ava care to join me
where is my lenny face when i need it
Lol I mean I will be with master Ava Union and I hope the servers does t crash on the first day
Kingdom Hearts always comes to cheer me up in my worst times.
Anyways, Zephyr made a really interesting observation that EPHEMERA LOOKS LIKE HE HAS A WING!
You need WiFi for the game. So I'd say iPad. :D
Interesting development. I have mixed views on mobile and fremium gaming, but this certainly does seem appealing to me. Maybe it's just because I'm a die hard/veteran KH fan! :cool: Hahaha! Can't wait to try it out and see for myself especially since it's canon and crucial to the story.
Thanks for the help, Muke!
Hehehe, no problem! Glad that I got to help out. :D
so, does this play on tablets or phones only? android has a habit of having many apps available to certain devices only.
Finally! I'm glad we're going to get it so soon!
How freemium is it, though? Literally-can't-play-without-dumping-IRL-money, or Love Live totally-unnecessary tier?
Looks like I'm gonna have to delete my Japanese version.
*S-E intern wakes up from mid-afternoon nap at his desk & briefly glances at his monitor*
"Huh, Nintendo's mobile app finally came out, that's neat. kinda gives a weird deja vu feeling though, like I was suppose to do somethi-OH FUUUUU!!!!"
*KHUX is released 5 days later*
Kingdom Hearts always comes to cheer me up in my worst times.
Anyways, Zephyr made a really interesting observation that EPHEMERA LOOKS LIKE HE HAS A WING!
Plot twist: Ephemera is actually Sephiroth.
Now that the announcement has had time to sink in, man, this is some great news. And it'll be here in less than a week.
OMG yes!!! This came at the best possible time I was having a crappy day and it just got infinitely better! Thank God I don't have classes on Thursdays! Im clearly going to ignore all adulting I was planning on doing this weekend. Now we wait and ponder over which faction to join....
second announcement: we meant april 7th 2017, guys.
Finally! I'm glad we're going to get it so soon!
How freemium is it, though? Literally-can't-play-without-dumping-IRL-money, or Love Live totally-unnecessary tier?
People have been playing for months to 100% completion in a language they can't even read in a currency they can't easily pay in, so I'm sure it's fine.
I don't use my money I just grind to earn stuff
Finally! I'm glad we're going to get it so soon!
How freemium is it, though? Literally-can't-play-without-dumping-IRL-money, or Love Live totally-unnecessary tier?
There's only one item that can be purchased with real money, and that's jewels. Jewels are used to replenish AP more quickly so you can play more quests, and for drawing medals. You will naturally obtain jewels just by playing the daily event quests and logging in, but it can take a bit of time to accumulate enough to spend.
It's certainly not a necessity, but many players are willing to shell out the $$$ if say, a medal of their favorite character shows up!
Also, whether this will affect your Union decisions or not, I've been keeping track of the rankings each week in the Japanese version.
http://www.khinsider.com/kingdom-hearts-x/unchained-x/weekly-union-rankings
Unchained works perfectly fine in all major android emulators for months now, so if you don't have a suitable phone/tablet you could at least try it out this way.
There's only one item that can be purchased with real money, and that's jewels. Jewels are used to replenish AP more quickly so you can play more quests, and for drawing medals. You will naturally obtain jewels just by playing the daily event quests and logging in, but it can take a bit of time to accumulate enough to spend.
It's certainly not a necessity, but many players are willing to shell out the $$$ if say, a medal of their favorite character shows up!
Also, whether this will affect your Union decisions or not, I've been keeping track of the rankings each week in the Japanese version.
Weekly Union Rankings - KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] - Kingdom Hearts Insider
Wait, you're telling me that I don't have to spend a cent on this? This just keeps getting better.
Wait, you're telling me that I don't have to spend a cent on this? This just keeps getting better.
You absolutely don't, but there will definitely be times when you are very tempted to! xD
I still waiting for the future kingdom hearts 3 medal of sora
second announcement: we meant april 7th 2017, guys.
Its scary how real that could be XD
You absolutely don't, but there will definitely be times when you are very tempted to! xD
If I wasn't sleep deprived and in a car, I would be practically dancing with excitement.
There's only one item that can be purchased with real money, and that's jewels. Jewels are used to replenish AP more quickly so you can play more quests, and for drawing medals. You will naturally obtain jewels just by playing the daily event quests and logging in, but it can take a bit of time to accumulate enough to spend.
It's certainly not a necessity, but many players are willing to shell out the $$$ if say, a medal of their favorite character shows up!
Also, whether this will affect your Union decisions or not, I've been keeping track of the rankings each week in the Japanese version.
Weekly Union Rankings - KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] - Kingdom Hearts Insider
That...is a grossly static chart. I forget what those rankings affect in this version also? I played the browser version so I remember that all too well lol.
Cool.
I will see you fellow hip dawgs there
Cool.
I will see you fellow hip dawgs there
ayo my man chaser. you look like an ursus. you're an ursus right?
Will we be able to transfer our accounts and all our stuff?
I'm so happy right now, I'm so happy right now, I'm so happy right now.
Ahh! I'm finally going to be able to play this game in English, and to be able to understand what's going on in it!
And better yet, I'll be able to play it with my best friend! We both played Kingdom Hearts Chi--but we never got far in it, because we never really understood what the heck we were doing--but even so, said best friend would draw pictures of my avatar with hers every year for my birthday, so it's all really sentimental to me.
So now to finally have the chance to play alongside her, in these avatars that really feel like us and mean so much, and just totally kick ass in the Vulpeus union... I couldn't ask for more. LOL. It's honestly a dream come true=)
It's also so nice that Nomura drew a picture for us! And I love how he included Ephemera and Skuld in it, like he's not even denying that he knows English speaking fans have been keeping up with the Japanese story. LOL.
Awesome! Hopefully I'll be able to get this on my Android phone, but this is fantastic!
Just read the interview in full. Nice to get the timing of the Back Cover movie. I will make sure to clear one hour in the last 3 months of the year to watch it.
Well I must say I know why I was suddenly unable to play now... Well Square does seem to know how to keep their fans guessing, furious, happy, ecstatic.... That is beyond any other company out their. And I would like to be in a squad. My experience with the Japanese version will be quite handy... *cough near top rank* joking. Nah rank 358 no joke either irony is a great dish with Square when it comes to certain things... And now let the SuperKH Hype Train get on its Rails and full speed to April 7th!
LOOK AT THAT AWESOME ART OF EPHEMERA AND SKULD
I'M DYING
Is Australia getting it the same day?
LOOK AT THAT AWESOME ART OF EPHEMERA AND SKULD
I'M DYING
It may even be making me change my shipping ideas from Player/Skuld and Ephemera/Ava to Ephemera and Skuld, it's so nice. LOL. Kidding! Kidding. (Mostly.)
Is Australia getting it the same day?
Unfortunately Unchained was never confirmed for any other region asides from Japan and North America. That's why this release date announcement is so region-specific.
Just read the interview in full. Nice to get the timing of the Back Cover movie. I will make sure to clear one hour in the last 3 months of the year to watch it.
why the last three months of the year?
Is Australia getting it the same day?
Only start freaking out if it's not released by 11:59pm April 8th.
Kingdom Hearts always comes to cheer me up in my worst times.
Anyways, Zephyr made a really interesting observation that EPHEMERA LOOKS LIKE HE HAS A WING!
I thought it was his scarf, but it does look strangely like a tiny wing...now I'm not sure!
why the last three months of the year?
I suppose two choices: He has insider (ehhh) info, which is not unheard of haha. Or, its just a logical guess since if it was any earlier we would quite possibly have an actual release date already. Or like, more of anything haha.
Will we be able to transfer our accounts and all our stuff?
Someone please tell me the answer to this question
Someone please tell me the answer to this question
I don't think anyone answered your question because I don't think we have an answer to this yet. We haven't been told if there's an account transfer option, or a way to log in with a preexisting account.
Does anyone know if it's possible to transfer a current Japanese unchained X character to the English version when it releases?
I'm kind of disappointed that the movie's only an hour. Especially if this is to be our first, true, KH movie. It doesn't seem near long enough to cover the whole story in a satisfying way to me.
But then again... the Madoka Rebellion movie isn't much longer than this, and they managed to do so much in that movie. And for the most part it was all handled pretty well. So who knows, really? LOL.
Does anyone know if it's possible to transfer a current Japanese unchained X character to the English version when it releases?
No clue yet, I'm doubtful that the account transfer/backup feature already present in JPN Ux will work across servers.
I'm kind of disappointed that the movie's only an hour. Especially if this is to be our first, true, KH movie. It doesn't seem near long enough to cover the whole story in a satisfying way to me.
But then again... the Madoka Rebellion movie isn't much longer than this, and they managed to do so much in that movie. And for the most part it was all handled pretty well. So who knows, really? LOL.
I mean, its really only part of the story, and who is to say it will extend all the way to the "end" of Unchained's story. I feel like it likely won't really, since that would probably spoil the story since it would not be done yet. Unless they just go crazy in the next few months releasing story updates haha. Which I suppose is possible.
So Leopardus looks the coolest by far, idk if they make any difference because I've successfully been avoiding any and all major plot lines in this game. I literally don't know what's in a KH game for once.
Need to make that Mod/ retired Mod party for kool kids only
I'm kind of disappointed that the movie's only an hour. Especially if this is to be our first, true, KH movie. It doesn't seem near long enough to cover the whole story in a satisfying way to me.
But then again... the Madoka Rebellion movie isn't much longer than this, and they managed to do so much in that movie. And for the most part it was all handled pretty well. So who knows, really? LOL.
"Only" an hour? I'll be honest, I'm surprised that it's that long.
Woot! Woot! Woot! Woot! Can't wait!
I'm kind of disappointed that the movie's only an hour. Especially if this is to be our first, true, KH movie. It doesn't seem near long enough to cover the whole story in a satisfying way to me.
But then again... the Madoka Rebellion movie isn't much longer than this, and they managed to do so much in that movie. And for the most part it was all handled pretty well. So who knows, really? LOL.
The movie only has to introduce the foretellers/other new characters, flesh out the lore of Daybreak town and reveal the traitor. I think an hour is plenty of time to cover all that
"Only" an hour? I'll be honest, I'm surprised that it's that long.
Hollywood has brainwashed me into thinking that all movies should be, at the very least, an hour-and-a-half, if not two hours long.
And weren't Days and Coded nearly three hours each (if not longer)? Not that using those cinematics is a good way to judge what Back Cover might be like. LOL.
And I guess I'm also surprised because the Keyblade War story just seems massive to me, and that there should be so much build up to it to even slightly do it justice (the story of Chi/Unchained Key itself comes into play in my mind here, as it's already quite long and we've yet to even really see the slightest beginnings of the Keyblade War in it), but honestly... I guess it makes sense that Back Cover will be different from that.
Especially since Nomura doesn't seem that good at long, drawn-out "movie" narratives, so this is probably for the best.
But, then again, adding scenes to Advent Children (via Advent Children Complete) made it much better than it originally was. -shrugs-
Nomura's a confusing creature. LOL.
The movie only has to introduce the foretellers/other new characters, flesh out the lore of Daybreak town and reveal the traitor. I think an hour is plenty of time to cover all that
Yeah pretty much this, an hour is fine.
The first few minutes should be Chirithy setting up the rules in the story book (storybrooke) with some pop up pages / station of awakening introducing us to the Foretellers. This should establish the lore of Daybreak Town as well. Then the inciting incident should occur around the five foretellers, which the only incident we know of is there's a traitor.
This should lead to Chirithy elaborating on the backstory of the foretellers during the X timeframe, revealing their motivation for some of the things shown in X, such as the clocktower scenes.
Now that we know the world and the characters, we know there's a traitor, and we have some motivation behind the characters movements we can find out who the traitor is and enter the third act where whomever the traitor is annihilates the world and send a Chirithy into Sora's arms.
Yeah pretty much this, an hour is fine.
The first few minutes should be Chirithy setting up the rules in the story book (storybrooke) with some pop up pages / station of awakening introducing us to the Foretellers. This should establish the lore of Daybreak Town as well. Then the inciting incident should occur around the five foretellers, which the only incident we know of is there's a traitor.
This should lead to Chirithy elaborating on the backstory of the foretellers during the X timeframe, revealing their motivation for some of the things shown in X, such as the clocktower scenes.
Now that we know the world and the characters, we know there's a traitor, and we have some motivation behind the characters movements we can find out who the traitor is and enter the third act where whomever the traitor is annihilates the world and send a Chirithy into Sora's arms.
LOL, at those last words there (but I sure wouldn't complain if that did somehow happen!:D)
But in all seriousness, this sounds good! And the more you talk about it, and how to properly set it up, the more I feel like you should actually be the one directing this. I'd watch your vision for it, that's for sure:)
So, yeah: now that you guys have explained it, an hour sounds just fine to me. Yep!
LOL, at those last words there (but I sure wouldn't complain if that did somehow happen!:D)
But in all seriousness, this sounds good! And the more you talk about it, and how to properly set it up, the more I feel like you should actually be the one directing this. I'd watch your vision for it, that's for sure:)
So, yeah: now that you guys have explained it, an hour sounds just fine to me. Yep!
The great thing about writing a screenplay is there's already a skeleton for you to mould. When you have an idea for a film, slotting it into the three-act structure is easy. Same with following the Hero's Journey. Some films follow that one beat by beat, such as Star Wars: A New Hope and Wreck-it-Ralph.
So all I did was take the basics of the three act structure and put what we know of Back Cover in there, which required literally no effort at all :)
act I:
master of masters: you keyblade wielders have been able to operate with unlimited power, that is something we simply cannot allow.
act II:
Ephemera gesturing at master #6: what was i supposed to do? he's my friend
Skuld: i thought i was your friend.
act III:
[all unions charge at each other; spiderman is there and ephemera is shot
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seriously tho, wouldn't it be cool if there was a universal KH account, they brought back an improved KH Mobile and playing UX, II.8 and III gave you bonuses across all games?
omfg, FINALLY, I thought they forgot they announced this was coming to NA
Finally! So excited. Does anyone think that us who have played the Japanese version will be able to transfer our game over?
chuman, You have no idea how much I want Kingdom Hearts Mobile to be a thing again. And just talking about it here is giving me false hope and expectations. Haha. It was just so cute!
@Lunafreya I think you're selling yourself a little short, though:) I actually try to come up with stories to fall asleep (sometimes something that's actually a terrible idea, because then if I think of a good one I can't sleep at all!), and I also try to come up with the conflict, resolution, rising action, action, falling action and all, but they're not even close to what you came up with here for putting Back Cover together! Kudos.
Also, I'm so torn about whether I want to be Vulpeus or Leopardus. Probably Vulpeus, because that was what I was in the original Chi (and likely what union my friends will be, which is important if I want to play with them), but... At the same time, I really want to be Leopardus, because he intrigues me. IDK why, but I just feel like his story's going to be really interesting, when Nomura finally decides to flesh him out. So I kind of want to be in his union because of that. Haha. (I'll still probably be Vulpeus, though.)
Finally!! And in just a three days!
Any recommendations on Android emulators?
Finally!! And in just a three days!
Any recommendations on Android emulators?
I've used Bluestacks, it works pretty well (maybe better?) though it might sacrifice some computer speed to run the game.
bluestacks. that is all i really got to say. it runs pretty damn smooth imo but idk about controller support.
A Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can play this right? Also, do I have to pay?
A Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can play this right? Also, do I have to pay?
It should be able to, yes. The game is free, though you can choose to purchase jewels to restore AP, more chances to pull medals (especially premiums), etc.
It should be able to, yes. The game is free, though you can choose to purchase jewels to restore AP, more chances to pull medals (especially premiums), etc.
Amen! I have no school on Thursday so I will definitely be downloading it as soon as I wake up. Now I have to go look into the factions and see which to join.
I can't believe it is coming so soon
Just wanted to make sure, what's the difference with the one coming out on the PS4?
Just wanted to make sure, what's the difference with the one coming out on the PS4?
I think the PS4 thing (Back Cover) is a Full HD movie while this is a game.
I think the PS4 thing (Back Cover) is a Full HD movie while this is a game.
Yes, and also they are about two different parts of the story, like Back Cover isn't HD Unchained X. Its extra stuff we will probably never see in this game.
Just wanted to make sure, what's the difference with the one coming out on the PS4?
Unchained X is a game you play, with medals of characters from the series used to fight Heartless. There's an original plot that ties directly in to Kingdom Hearts 3, with loads of new characters.
Back Cover is a one hour long movie about the Foretellers, characters you work for in Unchained X who have mysterious motives. This will expand on anything required to know for Kingdom Hearts 3, such as the lost master and the Keyblade War
Yes, and also they are about two different parts of the story, like Back Cover isn't HD Unchained X. Its extra stuff we will probably never see in this game.
So let's say I don't want to play it. Just want to watch it, I could stick with the PS4 version then?
So let's say I don't want to play it. Just want to watch it, I could stick with the PS4 version then?
You could.
But you'd miss out on original characters, original plots in Beasts Castle, Dwarf Woodlands etc.
You'll miss out on having actual gameplay elements as opposed to just watching. You'll also miss out on upgradable keyblades and working together with your team to take down high levelled foes.
And you miss out on Disney firsts, such as Gaston and the Mad Hatter making their Kingdom Hearts debut.
The Bear will rise...
[spoiler]
Yes Bear. I agree Bear. [/spoiler]
Go Ursus.
You could.
But you'd miss out on original characters, original plots in Beasts Castle, Dwarf Woodlands etc.
You'll miss out on having actual gameplay elements as opposed to just watching. You'll also miss out on upgradable keyblades and working together with your team to take down high levelled foes.
And you miss out on Disney firsts, such as Gaston and the Mad Hatter making their Kingdom Hearts debut.
Alright. I'll see what I will do in the next few days. To be really honest, I thought the other one was still playable either way.
Thanks everyone.
This news made my day! Can't wait to kill my phone battery with this
This news made my day! Can't wait to kill my phone battery with this
Between this, Twitter and Miitomo, I think my battery could experience Post-Traumatic Stress Discharge...! D:
I've used Bluestacks, it works pretty well (maybe better?) though it might sacrifice some computer speed to run the game.
bluestacks. that is all i really got to say. it runs pretty damn smooth imo but idk about controller support.
Thanks, I'll check that one out :)
You young'uns and your "eh-moo-lay-tors". When I was younger, we would play games on our smartpho...
Oh, scratch that. xD
But yeah, I still can't believe Square has pleased us in less than seven days: FFXV event/demo, and now Unchained's release! And they announced it! Contrary to how they just pop their apps in the market. :3
I'm going to be the Snake, the Bear or the Fox. Do they affect stats or something?
I'm going to be the Snake, the Bear or the Fox. Do they affect stats or something?
They only affect the prizes you get in the weekly rankings, depending on where you ranked. Story-wise, they only affect which foreteller shows up in certain scenes. Otherwise, no.
I just realized that Nomura would, of course, release this game on the 7th. That man. LOL.
Don't forget that you can change factions whenever you want if you feel your Union's not up to par with your play style.
The effect of that is resetting your lux ranking...if I am remembering this right.
I just realized that Nomura would, of course, release this game on the 7th. That man. LOL.
I would've thought that releasing it on the 13th would be more intuitive for him.
Finally! Unchained key is coming to North A-MerrrrrriiiiCA!
Don't forget that you can change factions whenever you want if you feel your Union's not up to par with your play style.
The effect of that is resetting your lux ranking...if I am remembering this right.
You also need to pay a small jewel fee.
As expected Europe gets nothing. Maybe they will release it on the summer or something :(
I've gotten so far in the Japanese version already. It's gonna be hard to start all over ?whatever though, I'm just glad I'll finally be able to play it in English.
Serious question.
Why is Kingdom hearts always in caps in these interviews.
Lol, I just realized it's coming out exactly on my 100th day of playing the jp version.
Serious question.
Why is Kingdom hearts always in caps in these interviews.
It's a PR thing for video games and sometimes trademarked series, Japan's particularly fond of it. In most press releases or game-related copy from the marketing teams, the series title is in capslock.
Serious question.
Why is Kingdom hearts always in caps in these interviews.
Proper title.
As expected Europe gets nothing. Maybe they will release it on the summer or something :(
A EU/PAL release actually hasn't even been confirmed yet, which is really bizarre.
A EU/PAL release actually hasn't even been confirmed yet, which is really bizarre.
Even though it was already rated in Australia... Suspicious. It'll hopefully come out around the same time as the US without warning.
SKULD!!!!
Time to lead the unicornis to victory once more.
Even though it was already rated in Australia... Suspicious. It'll hopefully come out around the same time as the US without warning.
They classified it last year, so it is just a matter of waiting and hoping.
Even though it was already rated in Australia... Suspicious. It'll hopefully come out around the same time as the US without warning.
Who knows. Australia rated Final Fantasy rip offs from companies that don't exist back in February.
Edit: And
"Kingdom Hearts Angry Chain of MemoriesDate of Certification: 29-02-2016, Author: , Publisher: Poqhl Gloves mission"
Woohoo! Only 2 more days (in my timezone, at least)!
Let's get the party started~
I'm not a conspiracy theorist or anything but are we really meant to believe this announcement just so happened to coincide with another loosely KH-related event.
Also I'm loving that hairstyle Skuld appears to be rocking.
Uh-huuuhhh Nomura. I see you.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist or anything but are we really meant to believe this announcement just so happened to coincide with another loosely KH-related event.
Also I'm loving that hairstyle Skuld appears to be rocking.
Uh-huuuhhh Nomura. I see you.
Believe for we only have this to hope for.
And Europe's being left out, again. I'm getting kind of sick of that happening all the time. -_- Europe's bigger than the US, has more people than the US, so why the hell are we always left out of everything?
Bring Unchained X to Europe!
And Europe's being left out, again. I'm getting kind of sick of that happening all the time. -_- Europe's bigger than the US, has more people than the US, so why the hell are we always left out of everything?
Bring Unchained X to Europe!
Just wait and see if it drops on the 7th in Europe as well. I've seen Square announce something and only mentioning NA before that turned out to be Europe as well.
The real question is if there will be multi-language support in a hypothetical European version. If not, there is no reason not just to play the NA version.
Before Unchained was even officially announced there was this (now deleted) post in the German Square Enix Facebook page, so maybe not all hope is lost.
By the way, the interview on Square Enix's blog used the translations for Chirithy, Ephemera and Skuld so I guess these are official now, right? Good work Goldpanner.:biggrin:
Yes! It's finally happening! What a perfect time to release it too. No waiting half a year from the announcement like other titles. Just two more days :)
For those keeping track at home, it's been 11 months since we found out they were testing the game with a North American audience.
Yess yes yes I'm excited to play Unchained for sure, but even more than that Nomura saying that 0,2 happens right after DDD gets me super hyped! I thought that it would be taking place after BBS, but nope. This is going to be an interesting year. Also that sketch with Ephemera and Skuld is so good, I love that art style so much.
edit: Waaaait, is this only for Murrica and not Europe…? For real? Seriously?
Yess yes yes I'm excited to play Unchained for sure, but even more than that Nomura saying that 0,2 happens right after DDD gets me super hyped! I thought that it would be taking place after BBS, but nope. This is going to be an interesting year. Also that sketch with Ephemera and Skuld is so good, I love that art style so much.
edit: Waaaait, is this only for Murrica and not Europe…? For real? Seriously?
The game has not yet been announced for any region other than Japan and North America, unfortunately.
Just wait until April 7th or 8th in your local time zone. Square Enix and other companies have announced a mobile game launching in specifically North America when they also launch it in other countries at the same time. When the 8th has past, then kick up a fuss.
How heavy do you think this game will be, approximately ? I might have to delete some apps on my phone I think x)
How heavy do you think this game will be, approximately ? I might have to delete some apps on my phone I think x)
The Japanese version is a little over a gig.
The Japanese version is a little over a gig.
Ok, thanks. I might have to delete everything then.
The game will say a certain amount in the game store but then it takes on additional data when you first open it lol.
You go from "I'M SO EXCITED TO PLAY" to "Can it just finish downloading already! It's an iPhone game, these are meant to be immediately accessible!"
There are probably some guides somewhere on how to get past the region thing since people have been playing the japanese version too, I guess. Well, time to start thinking which union to join! Can't decide between Anguis and Vulpeus...
AT LONG LAST!!!!!!!!!! LET THE KEYBLADE WAR BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AT LONG LAST!!!!!!!!!! LET THE KEYBLADE WAR BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, actually, that hasn't even occurred in-game yet.
But soon...
wow i don't even have a GB free on my android. here's hoping i can move to my SD card (if not, that FF record keeper app with FFII is gone).
If SE really do intend to release the game shortly after NA for EU/other countries, then why do they never do press releases for UK blogs/sites/accounts/anything, and if it's coming out the same time as NA (or at least close together as possible) then why not say "worldwide" or "in English" or something in that blog... I don't get game companies, nor how they just keep excluding out every country but USA/NA. Sorry if that sounded dumb, it's late where I am.
Anyway, I've been playing the JP version since launch, so I guess I'll jump to English. Makes me sad I'll leave my best medals behind though.
The Japanese version is a little over a gig.
I thought you were joking since the game started out with 800 MB but after checking I can confirm that at least on my device it takes 1,2 GB now.
What faction is everyone planning on joining on start up? I played Vulpeus in the Japanese version. Probably going to stick to that faction again.
I will be with vulpes and master Ava
Was thrilled to see this announcement. I'm going to have to clear out some space on my iPad and/or phone to make room for this. I've been waiting to get into game since the mobile version was first announced, but I came close to just caving in and playing the Japanese version several times. I plan on joining Vulpeus as of now, but I'll wait and see what everyone else on the site says they're doing first.
Vulpeus, it was my union on the browser version and Ava's rather large presence in the story recently has done nothing to dissuade me.
Ephemera avatar if anybody wants to use it
Ephemera avatar if anybody wants to use it
*feels the urge to use it but is afraid somebody might take it quick*
lol anyway, can't wait for the release of the game.
Was thrilled to see this announcement. I'm going to have to clear out some space on my iPad and/or phone to make room for this. I've been waiting to get into game since the mobile version was first announced, but I came close to just caving in and playing the Japanese version several times. I plan on joining Vulpeus as of now, but I'll wait and see what everyone else on the site says they're doing first.
I actually tried to play the game on my tablet. I thought, hey this game will be amazing on a nice big crisp screen. I had to go back to my phone. The controls of the game did not feel comfortable for me on a big tablet. That is just my preference of course.
I differently agree that Ava is a big part of why I want to stick with Vulpeus.
This is fantastic! Cant wait! Can finally understand whats going on without going to Everglows youtube channel to see whats going on :P. I will still go there but been playing the Japanese version for a couple of months now (110 is my level) hopefully i can transfer over. If not i wont mind going back and starting over :)
What faction is everyone planning on joining on start up? I played Vulpeus in the Japanese version. Probably going to stick to that faction again.
I'm torn between Ursus and Anguis.
I'm torn between Ursus and Anguis.
Same I think I'm going Anguis though.
We should all join one faction and create an unstoppable group lol.
I kinda want Back Cover to be at least 110 minutes long, like Kingsgraive: FF XV movie. 60 minutes is too short for a movie, at least make it 90-100 minutes like most of Disney animated theatrical features.
Oh, come on Square there are Europeans fans waiting for this game too! Don't screw with these things!!!:mad:
I'm torn between Ursus and Anguis.
def go ursus, homie.
Oh, come on Square there are Europeans fans waiting for this game too! Don't screw with these things!!!:mad:
didn't chaser just say to relax my mans? he said give it until 11:59 pm on april 8th before you riot.
I originally said Vulpeus, but the more I look into it, the harder time I have deciding which foreteller I'll go with. It's like when I have to choose race/species in a game, just so much indecision.
Ursus and Leopardus look just as rad as Vulpeus. Oh dear.
I think I read somewhere that Anguis is pretty small, I kind of really want to choose it, but are there some disadvantages to choosing a smaller union? I think the foreteller looks coolest and snakes are rad so it feels weird that it wouldn't be popular, so I might remember wrong.
I think I read somewhere that Anguis is pretty small, I kind of really want to choose it, but are there some disadvantages to choosing a smaller union? I think the foreteller looks coolest and snakes are rad so it feels weird that it wouldn't be popular, so I might remember wrong.
ok so I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this I was wondering the same myself. I love the design of hers the best the colors and snake motif. And I mean snakes normally have a bad connotation to them in life and symbolism so that animal choice has to play in to the story in a really cool way.
ok so I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this I was wondering the same myself. I love the design of hers the best the colors and snake motif. And I mean snakes normally have a bad connotation to them in life and symbolism so that animal choice has to play in to the story in a really cool way.
Huh, I just remembered this... in Greek mythology, snakes are sometimes associated with the practice of medicine and healing, as well as the power of prophecy. They've got a bad rap, but there's more to snakes than venom and evil...
Let's just hope that europe doesn't have to wait 5 years for this game :p (looking at you Re:COM)
Huh, I just remembered this... in Greek mythology, snakes are sometimes associated with the practice of medicine and healing, as well as the power of prophecy. They've got a bad rap, but there's more to snakes than venom and evil...
Oh I've never heard that! That's cool I love symbolism and mythology and all that jazz. That could very well be the path they go down as well.
How large of a file size is the download?
How large of a file size is the download?
The base download was originally 800MB in Japan but you should have at least 1.5 GB free because the game in Japan currently takes up 1.2GB of space.
Nice. I got 4.9 gigs free on my phone; this means I may have to think about repping my SD card, but hopefully I can find a cheap one in a few months. (I try to load whatever apps I can on my SD card, and it's only a gig, sadly.)
def go ursus, homie.
and if english unchained ends up anything like its japanese counterparts, you know to blame chuman <3
and if english unchained ends up anything like its japanese counterparts, you know to blame chuman <3
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what exactly is this chart depicting? Medals garnered in each faction?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what exactly is this chart depicting? Medals garnered in each faction?
Weekly rankings for each Union and how many times they were at a certain ranking. As shown, Unicornis has been the champion of both X[chi] (left) and Unchained X (right).
So awseome!!! I've never heard of a release date 3 days after the announcement! That's fantastic! And I love the picture Nomura drew, the character's are really cool looking! But I kinda wish you didn't always have to have an Internet connection.... my internet stinks. But, now I know I can play it whenever I have good internet! I'm still happy!
So awseome!!! I've never heard of a release date 3 days after the announcement!
Be happy they gave 3 days warning. They usually just release a mobile game out of the blue and then announce it once it's gone up on.
| But I kinda wish you didn't always have to have an Internet connection.... my internet stinks. But, now I know I can play it whenever I have good internet! I'm still happy! |
If you have an okay data plan on your cellular device, the game will play through that instead.
All fun aside, the weekly rankings aren't quite representative of player strength or numbers. Anguis in X[chi] is a good example of this, being super popular in the early stages of the game, but sadly most of their players quit, and the remaining players could not do enough to keep the Union afloat in the rankings. Because of all the dead weight, they've been stuck at the bottom with really no chance of recovering.
However, they still have plenty of players ranking at the top of the individual rankings each week, so there's that.
IM SO EXCITED! Finally! Only I don't know if I can play it. I'm not very phone savvy. I have an LG transpire is a droid the same as an android? Can I play it? And is it an app that I only buy once or is it something I have to pay for monthly? I'm sorry i just have no clue what I'm doing. I heard it was gonna be available for smartphones so I just got whatever.
IM SO EXCITED! Finally! Only I don't know if I can play it. I'm not very phone savvy. I have an LG transpire is a droid the same as an android? Can I play it? And is it an app that I only buy once or is it something I have to pay for monthly? I'm sorry i just have no clue what I'm doing. I heard it was gonna be available for smartphones so I just got whatever.
So as long as your phone is running on Android 4.0 or higher, your phone should be able to run the game fine. (It's probably an Android if you have access to the Google Play Store and not the Apple App Store with it.) Just be sure to have some room for it, as the JPN Unchained app currently takes a bit over 1GB.
The game is free to play, with the exception of optional in-game purchases.
Edit:
All fun aside, the weekly rankings aren't quite representative of player strength or numbers. Anguis in X[chi] is a good example of this, being super popular in the early stages of the game, but sadly most of their players quit, and the remaining players could not do enough to keep the Union afloat in the rankings. Because of all the dead weight, they've been stuck at the bottom with really no chance of recovering.
However, they still have plenty of players ranking at the top of the individual rankings each week, so there's that.
A bit unrelated to the topic here, but as it stands now it's actually best to be in Anguis for PC chi, since 5th place yields the most ethers (20) while first gives more AP Ups instead, which become useless after a certain point. (At least, the Anguis party I play with really value ethers up in the S-class...)
With Unchained being in a lower-ranking Union just means less competition, which makes it a bit easier to rank.
In my opinion it's only important what Union you choose if you really want to be in the top player parties, because then it's definitely easier to get the best rewards when there isn't as much competition in the Union itself due to lesser popularity.
But if you're a casual or at least not a regular jewel buying player than it's really all the same. If you're in an active party you shouldn't have a problem getting all clothing rewards, the top tier medal rewards become less and less important in the long run.
Preregistration is open for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.khuxww
zootopia costumes cant wait i wonder if it will lauch on midnight on wedensday plus ithink ios will get a pre regester soon as well
| NOTE: An additional download of about 700MB will be required after installation of this application, so please make sure you have access to a stable internet connection. The download will expand in size during installation, and you will need a total of about 1.1 GB free in order to play this game. |
Official confirmation for those who were worried.
Preregistration is open for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.khuxww
it says item not found. maybe its on the google play store?
it says item not found. maybe its on the google play store?
IDK what you're doing but that link takes me straight to the page.
it says item not found. maybe its on the google play store?
Weird. It worked for me. It should go like:
1. the app's page opens.
2. Click install.
3. Select your device.
4. It should start downloading.
Can someone explain the differences between each union?
Can someone explain the differences between each union?
Different animal.
Different boss.
Probably associated with a different present-day KH character.
Not much, really.
[Spoiler]"There is an app in google play known as MyAppSharer. Open the app, search for the app that you have installed, check apk and select share. The app would take some time and build the apk. You can then close the app. The apk of the file is located in /sdcard/MyAppSharer[/spoiler]
This does not require rooting your phone and works only for apps that are currently installed on your phone"
If somebody that has the App wants to share it with us. <3
I wish this rolled out depending on Time Zone. Then I could download UX in just 2 hours
dude just can't help talking about his cats
ilovehim
dude just can't help talking about his cats
ilovehim
Tetsuya Nomura: the ultimate combination of artistic nerd and crazy old cat lady.
I wonder if people ever remember that time when Nomura talked about Chirithy and how he wanted a cat like it because he liked Scottish Folds and then all of a sudden Hidemi was tweeting images about Nomura's cat on merchandise, and then TWEWY's anniversary event had shirts with Nomura's cats for Cat Street on it. 8D
I hope the KHUx Ultimania cover is just a picture of his cats in Chirithy outfits
Tetsuya, The Creator
Will be awesome if someone share the apk with us poor European KH fans, the game is free so I don't think is illegal to share the apk.
This is the best game in the world aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh.
If only there was a PAL/EU version so I'm not tied down to NA.
I..can't seem to be able to download this in Europe. Not even some NA verison. :/ Meh.
So i have bluestacks (and im in the uK), I manage to find an APK and it's now running through the intro movie
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z4inr2708fbgbwj/khx.png?dl=0
Serious question.
Why is Kingdom hearts always in caps in these interviews.
I think they interview because of the delayed release, but the good thing is, the delays are in truth properly for games, and I am satisfied Nomura and his crew are taking the time to get the sport finished proper. I'm glad I can play android game on pc, and it is a privilege for me to use it.
Nazo
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