Square Enix Reveals KHPC As KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi]!
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- Published on February 20, 2013 @ 04:03 am
- Written by Arielle
We all have been wondering what the title for KINGDOM HEARTS for PC Browser would be after it was first announced at Tokyo Game Show 2012, and it has finally been revealed as KINGDOM HEARTSχ[chi]!
KINGDOM HEARTS χ [chi]
First for the series to be on the PC, an online browser game comes into play. Players can control their own hero and venture through various Disney worlds.
You’ll obtain cards; which will be utilized for strategic battles and fight against enemies along friends. From the KINGDOM HEARTS series so far, this game introduces a new system with feelings of sensation.
Throughout your journey, one of the elements include finding a collection of items. This has become a game that can be enjoyed for a long time.
Compatible Models: PC
Genre: Online PC Browser Game
Release Date: TBA
Fees: Pay for items (Free to play basic version)
Cooperating Companies: Success Inc.
Please wait for further news in the future!
KH STAFF
First Print editions of KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX and copies ordered from the Square Enix e-STORE will contain special cards codes that can be used in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi]. The First edition run will include Sora (R+) and the copies from the e-STORE include Riku (R+). Both can be obtained when you order a copy from the e-STORE.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- will be released March 14, 2013.
For the first edition copies, we are pleased to announced the details of the bonus from purchasing at the Square Enix e-STORE!
Bonuses include a serial code for KINGDOM HEARTS χ; which is an online PC browser game.
First edition copies include:
A useful set for KINGDOM HEARTS χ
1. Card: Sora (R+) (Used for battling)
2. 20,000 Munny (Can be used for synthesis, etc.)
3. Card Draw 4,000 Points (Points that can be exchanged in the game)
e-STORE Purchase Bonus:
Support set for KINGDOM HEARTS χ
1. Card: Riku (R+) (Used for battling)
2. Potion x10 (Restore the ability to take action)
3. Ether x10 (Restore your strength needed to fight a boss)
Both benefits are available when you buy through the e-STORE.
※ Limited
※ Images are under development.
KH STAFF
Thanks to Zephyr for the fantastic translations!
Source: Message from the Kingdom, Famitsu
COMMENTS
Time to get a PC....................
Wow, that logo is pretty! :D
Time to get a PC....................
You don't have a computer?! D:
Wow, that logo is pretty! :D
You don't have a computer?! D:
I have a Mac... can it work on a mac?
CLEVER CLEVER Square. Of course the implications of this brilliantly thought of title will push me to buy it ASAP.
I have a Mac... can it work on a mac?
This will be playable on computer browsers, so yes a Mac is perfectly fine.
That logo is absolutely gorgeous! And those cards <3
So excited. I've been waiting for more info about this game~
This will be playable on computer browsers, so yes a Mac is perfectly fine.
WHOOOOO!!!!! IM SO HAPPY THANK YOU! :D this is awesome I'm super stoked for this game now.
X
X-blade
[chi]
Key
I'm guessing [chi] is there to clarify that the X there is in fact the ancient letter and not the modern X. So the title is pronounced "Kingdom Hearts Key". Interesting.
Sounds awesome. Will there be a NA translation for this? Haven't seen much about it yet.
sounds interesting i might have to check it out
I love how there's a transparent teal X behind the solid X.
What were the chances that the logo would be green and χ would be so important in it? xD I had the color and symbol set on our main site as these when the title was announced~
PSYCHIC 8D
What were the chances that the logo would be green and χ would be so important in it? xD I had the color and symbol set on our main site as these when the title was announced~
PSYCHIC 8D
This is why KHI is the best news source...
Correct me if am wrong, but wasnt this game supposed to go in depth about the keyblade war?
So there might be a first edition (or limited edition) version of the game in the US?
Good lord that logo
❤
The name was certainly an interesting choice, an't wait to hear more on this.
This is why KHI is the best news source...
<3
Okay I'm done gloating so I'll go change it to the logo green now~
Correct me if am wrong, but wasnt this game supposed to go in depth about the keyblade war?
Kinda sorta. Information that was released very early on said that this title would take place during the Keyblade War, although the game itself is not exactly canon. Think of it as the series's first true spin-off title.
X
X-blade
[chi]
Key
I'm guessing [chi] is there to clarify that the X there is in fact the ancient letter and not the modern X. So the title is pronounced "Kingdom Hearts Key". Interesting.
Yep! I know if I wasn't aware of the X-Blade the first thing I'd have said was "ecks"
Sounds awesome. Will there be a NA translation for this? Haven't seen much about it yet.
No announcement for it, yet. Who knows. We got FF Airborne Brigade which was quite the shocker. Hopefully we do get this. It seems too adorable.
I love how there's a transparent teal X behind the solid X.
Right? I've been admiring it the entire time!
What were the chances that the logo would be green and χ would be so important in it? xD I had the color and symbol set on our main site as these when the title was announced~
PSYCHIC 8D
Sign is a KH Goddess or Seer or something xD
Kingdom Hearts 10 .
Kingdom Hearts 10 .
This is what FFX HD really is. KHX.
Larger versions from SE~
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I immediately want to buy any game that has a weird name, I see what you did there SE.
I wonder if the game will have multiple Sora cards. Like KH2 Sora plus a different card for each Drive Form, DDD Sora, Data Sora, etc.
That'd be interesting! I'm really looking forward to seeing all the card designs they have. Since Sora and Riku have new renders in them, perhaps everyone may receive the same treatment?
I don't like the name :c
I think, that this gotta be the first Kingdom hearts game ever, I'm not that interested of. Most likely it doesn't have any connections to the main story, and I'd like to see it going forward already xP
I think, that this gotta be the first Kingdom hearts game ever, I'm not that interested of. Most likely it doesn't have any connections to the main story, and I'd like to see it going forward already xP
This is pretty much the first official spin-off for KH and has no affect on the story of the other titles. That being said, it sounds as though it's going to be a lot of fun and if NA has the opportunity to play it then you should give it a chance!
Also, DDD was our first step in moving forward with the series. It's on the right track. :3
I think, that this gotta be the first Kingdom hearts game ever, I'm not that interested of. Most likely it doesn't have any connections to the main story, and I'd like to see it going forward already xP
The basic version of the game is free to play so it doesn't hurt to try. Paying is optional as it's for additional items and further accessibility of the game.
I think, that this gotta be the first Kingdom hearts game ever, I'm not that interested of. Most likely it doesn't have any connections to the main story, and I'd like to see it going forward already xP
It was already confirmed to be not canon when it was first revealed last year. This game is just some cute fun for people to bum time on if they ever feel bored, like most online browser games.
KH3D was the series moving forward xD
It was already confirmed to be not canon when it was first revealed last year. This game is just some cute fun for people to bum time on if they ever feel bored, like most online browser games.
Oh, if he doesn't want to play it then let him not play it. We all can still have fun :>
I wonder if these bonuses will be implemented into the NA release.
I wonder if these bonuses will be implemented into the NA release.
Let's just hope that this game even gets a NA release.
I'm all for the idea of this game, but yeesh, that is one hideous logo. :|
All shine, no design.
There is just way too much on the X.
Personally I find the Mobile/Avatar Mode/Theatrhythm-style ugly as hell. The dead eyes, the rosy cheeks and these tiny noses just creep me out, I'll take a fish face instead any day.
So I wouldn't pay money for it but I'm interested how the story unfolds and if it's presented any good. From what I can tell the game is basically a mindeless Facebook game (oddly without being on Facebook), where you can only play 5 minutes for an hour if you're not buying some overexpensive stuff from an ingame-store.
X
X-blade
[chi]
Key
I'm guessing [chi] is there to clarify that the X there is in fact the ancient letter and not the modern X. So the title is pronounced "Kingdom Hearts Key". Interesting.
I'm not sure what you are saying, X is not an "ancient letter", it's still used today. The [chi] is there for people who don't know how to pronounce it.
Let's just hope that this game even gets a NA release.
Yea I'm hoping we don't get the same treatment as we did with the mobile game. Either way both are basically just little games to play in your downtime, but it would be nice to get it localized! As for the logo...ehhhh I don't know about that green.
There is just way too much on the X.
It pops out at ya right. Its attention grabbing to anyones whos played bbs.
It pops out at ya right. Its attention grabbing to anyones whos played bbs.
That's... not what I was talking about. It has nothing to do with Birth by Sleep.
When I say "too much on the X", I'm talking about the whole X inside an X, and the larger green X having the flowing points at the end of it, not to mention the third X stuffed in there. It just feels like there is too much there.
The question is, will we dub this title "x" or "chi" (like Birth by sleep is bbs or chain of memories is com)?
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I'm not sure what you are saying, X is not an "ancient letter", it's still used today. The [chi] is there for people who don't know how to pronounce it.
Actually, I think he's referring to the fact that the "X" in "X-Blade" is not actually a "X". It's an ancient letter that looks like in X, and is pronounced either "Keyblade", with ephisais on the "key", or "Kai-blade", without any ephisais. At least, that's what I got playing BBS.
I just worked on my KH timeline for an hour or two, and on an iPad, so this might be weirdly phrased.
Also, wait, I think I might be able to find the "X"...
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[B]χ vs. X vs. x[/B][/FONT]
[FONT=Times]Actually, I think he's referring to the fact that the "X" in "X-Blade" is not actually a "X". It's an ancient letter that looks like in X, and is pronounced either "Keyblade", with ephisais on the "key", or "Kai-blade", without any ephisais. At least, that's what I got playing BBS.[/FONT]
Lnds500 is right. χ is a modern Greek letter; not ancient.
It's portrayed as an "ancient" letter in-universe by Master Xehanort in the context of the KH mythology, but in real life Chi is just a normal letter of the greek alphabet. ;)
Also found out that KH PC, or KH x [chi], is gonna be a social/facebook game with gameplay similar to chain of memories. I have to wonder why square enix would make such a key part of the storyline a damn facebook game?
Lnds500 is right. χ is a modern Greek letter; not ancient.
It's portrayed as an "ancient" letter in-universe by Master Xehanort in the context of the KH mythology, but in real life Chi is just a normal letter of the greek alphabet. ;)
^this is what I meant by ancient^
Wait, it's going to be a Facebook game? Damn it!
Also found out that KH PC, or KH x [chi], is gonna be a social/facebook game with gameplay similar to chain of memories. I have to wonder why square enix would make such a key part of the storyline a damn facebook game?
Key part of the storyline? Sorry, lol, but you apparently don't know what you're talking about.
KH PC is the first true Spin-off title of the series and has close to no impact on the actual main story.
^this is what I meant by ancient^
Wait, it's going to be a Facebook game? Damn it!
Ok, probably should have detailed that. ;)
Nope, Browser game, I didn't see anything yet that it's only accessible over Facebook. On the other hand though I didn't follow the news for it too closely. <__<
No, it's not for Facebook, but FB is generally mentioned in explanations since everyone and their mother thinks this is a legit canon PC game. When you think of browser social games, you think of FB, though Japan has plenty that aren't tied to it (Bravely Default Praying Brage for example).
I'd highly suggest reading this if you want to catch up on KHX.
No, it's not for Facebook, but FB is generally mentioned in explanations since everyone and their mother thinks this is a legit canon PC game. When you think of browser social games, you think of FB, though Japan has plenty that aren't tied to it (Bravely Default Praying Brage for example).
I'd highly suggest reading this if you want to catch up on KHX.
Thanks for the info Sign~ Fantastic Avvy by the way :D
Rising from the day to say: ermahgerd!~
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, this is a nice surprise! I was wondering when we we'd get more info about this game (seeing as how 1.5 HD Remix is coming out soon-ish, and I knew Japan was getting preorder bonuses about the browser game).
And I have to say: I'm really digging the green color scheme here. I think a lot of people originally thought that was going to be DDD's color scheme, but instead they went with magenta to make it look 3D-esque. Overall, I'm happy that this color is being used now. And what a nice shade of green, too! Just makes me wonder what color KHIII will be, though...
Also, this might be the first normal, non-head-scratching-title that KH has gotten in a long while. I definitely approve. Although, with the title... do you think it'd be a stretch to say they might drop a few hints about Kingdom Key's origins in the game?
And with all of the Xs, I wonder if we might get more info about the Seven and Thirteen/X-Blade in this title. It is about the Keyblade War, after all. (Even though it isn't canon at all, and if I'm being realistic we probably won't get any new insight into the series with it.)
By the way, I know as I'm typing this it isn't going to happen, but I want a Kairi card. Seriously. She did a little fighting in KHII, so it would be appropriate to have one available somewhere. And who knows? Maybe it would hint at how she'll fight in KHIII. Really, I know there's no chance they'd do that, but I want her represented in some way. I tell ya, every time new Sora and Riku things are released, where Kairi isn't included at all, I die inside a little more.
But that's neither here nor there, so I'm going to get off that topic before I get too depressed about Kairi's treatment in the series. This is generally a happy topic, after all. And I'm happy about all of this:) Yeah...
Rising from the day to say: ermahgerd!~
Rydgea lives! Welcome to the new world of cute card games online!
this will obviously be non-canon, but will it have a storyline for us to play through?? do you know if it will be click based or will you actually control the character? thanks :p
this will obviously be non-canon, but will it have a storyline for us to play through?? do you know if it will be click based or will you actually control the character? thanks :p
The game is being marketed as a strategy card game, so it seems like it might not be a "click-to-win" kind of deal. We will have to see.
Also we don't know much about the story beyond this and what was said in this latest Message from the Kingdom.
Finally the name, we got it. And I'm going to say Kye for now on. BBS has imprinted it in my memory.
I'm not sure what you are saying, X is not an "ancient letter", it's still used today. The [chi] is there for people who don't know how to pronounce it.
The letter X that we commonly use today is not the same X that is in X-Blade. Have a wikipedia article: Chi (letter) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It's also briefly explained by Master Xehanort in Birth By Sleep.
Lnds500 is right. χ is a modern Greek letter; not ancient.
It's called ancient in the KH universe and this KH so ye
Thanks for the info Sign~ Fantastic Avvy by the way :D
Thanks! I saw it and I just had to have it for my avvy~
Rising from the day to say: ermahgerd!~
RYDGEA LIVEESSSSSSSSS
[FONT=Arial][I]Pay for items[/FONT]
[/I][FONT=Arial]?
No, thank you.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][I]Pay for items[/FONT]
[/I][FONT=Arial]?
No, thank you.[/FONT]
Good thing you don't need them, right? xD
@oathkeeperriku09 Tbh, I've called it the Kye-Blade ever since Hellfirecomms did their playthrough for BbS. I really wish they would just redub BbS and KH3D with that pronunciation when that HD collection comes out. I mean, with that spiel Xehanort gave in BbS, it explained well how he could/should have called it that. But instead, they've just added confusion where there doesn't need to be confusion.
And it makes no sense! It's so disjointing in BbS when Ven is talking about the X-Blade, and Aqua somehow knows he's talking about something other than a regular Keyblade (even though he pronounces it that way), as she'd never heard of the X-Blade in her life. Ugh.
Nice that we finally got some info on it. I'm honestly not that interested in it yet, but I hope that will change with the more information we get on it. I wonder how they'll explain how alice is in wonder land if this is supose to take place thousands of years ago in the age of fairy tails.
I really hope the card system is more fun than the one in CoM, but the fact that it's a strategic game kind of indicated I'll have a hard time with it.
@oathkeeperriku09 Tbh, I've called it the Kye-Blade ever since Hellfirecomms did their playthrough for BbS. I really wish they would just redub BbS and KH3D with that pronunciation when that HD collection comes out. I mean, with that spiel Xehanort gave in BbS, it explained well how he could/should have called it that. But instead, they've just added confusion where there doesn't need to be confusion.
And it makes no sense! It's so disjointing in BbS when Ven is talking about the X-Blade, and Aqua somehow knows he's talking about something other than a regular Keyblade (even though he pronounces it that way), as she'd never heard of the X-Blade in her life. Ugh.
Yeah, it's really just a pain that both the Keyblade and the X-Blade are pronounced the exact same way... If you'd turn of the subtitles you'd be lost.
if this is brought here, i might play it..though from the sounds of it, it would be just something to play while waiting for a real KH game..one that continues the plot..those are the ones i'm most looking foward to. but then again i shouldn't judge something before playing it.
So, Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]... Maybe it's story will be on the Keyblade Wars era! It makes sense, after all, the keyblades were created to resemble the χ-blade so people could try to get Kingdom Hearts' light for themselves... The names always have a meaning from the story, maybe this is the one!
You’ll obtain cards; which will be utilized for strategic battles and fight against enemies along friends.
For reasons that I won't go into a long-winded explanation, I'll say for now that I'm in! I just had to make sure I read that right.
So...an online browser game that's actually free? I didn't believe it at first....I mean apart from you know paying the additional items if one wanted to.
It's portrayed as an "ancient" letter in-universe by Master Xehanort in the context of the KH mythology, but in real life Chi is just a normal letter of the greek alphabet. ;)
You learn something new everyday. Huh, interesting.
I'm also kind of excited about it being a spin-off too. I guess I'll leave it at that.
Personally I find the Mobile/Avatar Mode/Theatrhythm-style ugly as hell. The dead eyes, the rosy cheeks and these tiny noses just creep me out, I'll take a fish face instead any day.
It's not actually that same style if you want to be technical about it, though I can understand where you're coming from.
Also if anyone cares, they've revamped the cards if the two in the OP are any indication. Great news actually, because the old ones weren't anything to brag about.
It's not actually that same style if you want to be technical about it, though I can understand where you're coming from.
Also if anyone cares, they've revamped the cards if the two in the OP are any indication. Great news actually, because the old ones weren't anything to brag about.
Sounds good about the revamp. Chances are those old pics were early alpha or pre-alpha even, so we it makes sense it'll look better when we see it live. Looking forward still to it.
This looks really enticing! :)
So, Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]... Maybe it's story will be on the Keyblade Wars era! It makes sense, after all, the keyblades were created to resemble the χ-blade so people could try to get Kingdom Hearts' light for themselves... The names always have a meaning from the story, maybe this is the one!
Just keep in mind that at the end of the day, this is a free, browser-based social game.
I wonder if the game will have multiple Sora cards. Like KH2 Sora plus a different card for each Drive Form, DDD Sora, Data Sora, etc.
I think it's highly likely. I don't exactly know how the cards work, but with the Kingdom Hearts Trading Card Game that came out both in Japan and the US a while back, they had "Player" cards and those Player Cards came as a variety of characters, with many of Sora's forms being their own player card.
Let's just hope that this game even gets a NA release.
I'm really hoping it does. Out of curiosity, I know if it is released only in Japan one can still play it on a US computer, but aren't online games usually related? The reason I ask is because, if I do decide to play this game, I'm buying everything...I mean EVERYTHING until they start selling a jacket for your avatar for $10.00 <_< and I wouldn't want to buy stuff only to have it come to the US and not be able to use anything. So how exactly do online games work in that respect? I don't play FB games or any games on my PC for that matter so I'm really out of the loop on this kind of stuff ^_^
It's portrayed as an "ancient" letter in-universe by Master Xehanort in the context of the KH mythology, but in real life Chi is just a normal letter of the greek alphabet. ;)
Or...Kingdom Hearts could just take place millenniums in the future where Earth doesn't exist?!?!?!? A world where radioactivity allows animals to talk and creates mermaids and other creatures...jkjkjk
I first saw the logo while browsing on the Disney Wiki, and I thought it was for a fan game until I saw links to Message from the KINGDOM. Haha. XD
I love those teal-green colors for the logo. I've always wanted to see green used for a KH game.
I didn't think much of the game at first from the Wonderland pics, but now I'm interested.
Also if anyone cares, they've revamped the cards if the two in the OP are any indication. Great news actually, because the old ones weren't anything to brag about.
oh wow this is looking really cute!
@oathkeeperriku09 Tbh, I've called it the Kye-Blade ever since Hellfirecomms did their playthrough for BbS. I really wish they would just redub BbS and KH3D with that pronunciation when that HD collection comes out. I mean, with that spiel Xehanort gave in BbS, it explained well how he could/should have called it that. But instead, they've just added confusion where there doesn't need to be confusion.
And it makes no sense! It's so disjointing in BbS when Ven is talking about the X-Blade, and Aqua somehow knows he's talking about something other than a regular Keyblade (even though he pronounces it that way), as she'd never heard of the X-Blade in her life. Ugh.
I’m not into browser-based social games so I’m sorry if this is a dumb question. In games like these do people ever make guilds like they do in MMORPG’s?
If Kingdom Hearts X does have guilds we’ll have to make one, the biggest guild of all. We shall rule as kings and dominate it all.
The logo is kinda fugly design-wise but I like the green color of it! Great to see that it's a free-to-play game, aside from optional items (which was to be expected anyways). I hope every Kingdom Hearts fan will get the oppurtunity to play this game, it looks fun! (gotta lover the artstyle as well)
na version has separate sora and riku editions released for $30 each with japan's pre-order bonus
we're on to you square
Kingdom Hearts could just take place millenniums in the future where Earth doesn't exist?!?!?!? A world where radioactivity allows animals to talk and creates mermaids and other creatures...jkjkjk
I was just thinking the same thing!
I am very excited for this game now!
Okay when is says for PC does that mean only computers like windows will be able to play it for can Mac users too? I have a mac but so I will so sad if I can't play on it.
Okay when is says for PC does that mean only computers like windows will be able to play it for can Mac users too? I have a mac but so I will so sad if I can't play on it.
No, this is an online browser game. Unless you don't have an online connection and an updated browser, you can play this game. They are using the broad term for PC.
So, in the schematics of things, where would this title be placed? And what would this game be like? MMORPG KH or what?
So, in the schematics of things, where would this title be placed?
Well, since it's not canon... no where. But in general, it would be placed hundreds of years before Birth by Sleep
| And what would this game be like? MMORPG KH or what? |
It's a browser game. The best example I could think of as to what I expect it to be like would be that Dragon Quest browser game.
So, in the schematics of things, where would this title be placed? And what would this game be like? MMORPG KH or what?
It's supposed take place around the time of the Keyblade War but it's none canon. I suppose it's in the same vain as an MMORPG. Not much is known about it at the moment though we know you use cards in battle.
Well that's going to create awkward vocal conversations ... Saying chi feels slightly embarrassing and I know plenty of friends are going to call it by the normal letter X...
It's a pretty logo though and I'm glad the title isn't as long or uncomfortably cryptic as KH's other side games. I'm excited to make my own little keyblade wielder, too aaaahhh⭐⭐
Well that's going to create awkward vocal conversations ... Saying chi feels slightly embarrassing and I know plenty of friends are going to call it by the normal letter X...
Well, it's pronounced "Key" or "Kai" in Kingdom Hearts I believe... so just say "Kingdom Hearts Key"
Yes, its pronounced like 'key' (from BBS, I think??)) I don't know why, but if I asked a friend "Hey did you hear about Kingdom Hearts 'Key'" it would feel embarassing. I told my sister about the title a little after I made that post and it felt very ucomfortable !!
I don't know. Is just weird hueheuheueh
Oh my goodness, that logo is just so pretty
wait was it confirmed that its completely non canon
this game could be interesting in a few ways (introduce new worlds/give some backstory) but probably won't
wait was it confirmed that its completely non canon
this game could be interesting in a few ways (introduce new worlds/give some backstory) but probably won't
Yes this is non canon
ok then
well i dont mind a money grab then if its insanely unimportant
ok then
well i dont mind a money grab then if its insanely unimportant
great thing is, you only need to pay for items that help you shortcut certain things and stuff
I absolutely love the logo! And I think the name is fitting.
Taochan
February 20, 2013 @ 04:15 amOffline