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Square Enix Pulls Kingdom Hearts Demo, Switch 2 Collection Rumored

5/24/2026

Summary

Square Enix Removes

Square Enix removed Kingdom Hearts – HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX cloud demo from the Nintendo eShop in the United States and Japan.
The removal was first reported and later verified by X account KH Tomorrow.
Leaks say a native “Integrum Masterpiece Collection” for Switch 2, covering Kingdom Hearts 1-3 and Dream Drop Distance, is finished and may be announced at a June Nintendo Direct, though Square Enix has not confirmed a native port.

Summary

Square Enix Removes

Square Enix removed the free demo for its cloud-only Switch title from the eShop, creating a purchasing gap.
Analysts warn that the lingering “free demo” label may erode consumer trust in the eShop’s accuracy.
The removal fuels debate over the viability of cloud-only games on Switch, which have faced performance and accessibility concerns since 2022.
Without demos, players unfamiliar with streaming must rely on external reviews, lowering confidence in cloud titles.

History

Historical Context

In March 2017 Nintendo launched the Switch and its unified eShop, giving Square Enix a digital home for titles like Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5, which sold over 1 million copies worldwide by 2020. The rise of cloud-gaming platforms in 2022 spurred Square Enix to test Switch-only streaming demos in 2023, but lingering performance problems led to the demo’s removal in 2024.

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Square Enix Removes

Square Enix removed Kingdom Hearts – HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX cloud demo from the Nintendo eShop in the United States and Japan.
The removal was first reported and later verified by X account KH Tomorrow.
Leaks say a native “Integrum Masterpiece Collection” for Switch 2, covering Kingdom Hearts 1-3 and Dream Drop Distance, is finished and may be announced at a June Nintendo Direct, though Square Enix has not confirmed a native port.

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