Kingdom Hearts 3 Disc Art and Artbook Cover Revealed
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- Published on November 22, 2018 @ 12:01 pm
- Written by Joey
With the news that development on Kingdom Hearts III has finished, it is no surprise that mass production of the physical discs would be beginning soon. That also means that the art that will be displayed on the disc needed to be finalised by this point in time, and thanks to ThomasOfficial on reddit, we have gotten our first look at the art that will be on both the game disc and the art book.
This art has previously been seen earlier this year, however it was not coloured in at the time. It stands to reason that this artwork of Sora will most likely be the menu art that will be used when gamers boot up the game, if Square Enix so chooses to use artwork for the game instead of renders like with Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage -.
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Mmmm mmm, I can already hear the new Dearly Beloved rendition~!
Hey it’s that a new keyblade on th artbook?
We can see Pirates, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Hercules, ???, and Rapunzel’s
EDIT: I think it’s Shooting Star, but it looks shorter to me
I swear if they do that weak ass 3D model shit like in 0.2 I'mma pop my shirt off and angrily flex at the screen. But alas, I have faith. Nomura would not have drawn a classic 'shoreline Sora' drawing if it wasn't meant for the title screen.
I swear if they do that weak ass 3D model shit like in 0.2 I'mma pop my shirt off and angrily flex at the screen. But alas, I have faith. Nomura would not have drawn a classic 'shoreline Sora' drawing if it wasn't meant for the title screen.
Counter-point: 3D-Rendered Sora Booty?
Counter-point: 3D-Rendered Sora Booty?
Will be seen for 99% of your playtime, especially when running up walls. We're good
I find it interesting that the standard case for the game is pictured alongside the contents of the deluxe edition. Does this mean that the standard game case will be included in the deluxe edition as well as the steelbook? I've been hoping for the possibility because I love the cover art and I think it would be a shame to only have the steelbook as the way to store the disc for the deluxe edition.
Ugh, I have to do the digital version to save space on my PS4, but this artwork is so beauuutiful that I want a physical copy :(((
Boy, Sora really likes to put his bare feet into ocean water.
So, is the standard edition case going to be included at all in the deluxe edition, like it was in 2.5 and 2.8, or is it completely replaced by the steelbook?
Boy, Sora really likes to put his bare feet into ocean water.
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Boy, Sora really likes to put his bare feet into ocean water.
Your avatar is so appropiate for that comment, lol
Na, it is just in so many of those cover artworks you see Sora standing barefoot in the ocean. I wonder why. Does it feel nice, is it relaxing, or is it just, because it makes a cool looking artwork?
So I'm seeimg that the packet includes the normal box and the steel book? Best of both worlds.
Na, it is just in so many of those cover artworks you see Sora standing barefoot in the ocean. I wonder why. Does it feel nice, is it relaxing, or is it just, because it makes a cool looking artwork?
Shoes should never be worn into the ocean. Plus it’s amazing feeling the tide shift the sands around your feet.
So I'm seeimg that the packet includes the normal box and the steel book? Best of both worlds.
Is that truly the case then? Because when I preordered at Gamestop a couple months ago, they said it didn't look like the normal box was included.
Is that truly the case then? Because when I preordered at Gamestop a couple months ago, they said it didn't look like the normal box was included.
Someone from reddit contacted square and they responded.
https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/9zg84f/kh3_clarification_about_my_last_post_the_deluxe/
Someone from reddit contacted square and they responded.
https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/9zg84f/kh3_clarification_about_my_last_post_the_deluxe/
That's good to hear, not that I'd use the steelbook anyway so I'll stick with the Standard Edition and save $20.
Well just cancelled my standard preorder for the deluxe. The lack of the case was the only thing keeping me from getting it.
Wait a minute, so does the 8 keyblades shown in the picture indicate that we already seen all Disney worlds (which also happens to be 8)?
Wait a minute, so does the 8 keyblades shown in the picture indicate that we already seen all Disney worlds (which also happens to be 8)?
I can’t imagine so. 100 Acre wood isn’t there, Kingdom Key isn’t either, but Shooting Star is. There’s probably another spread or two showcasing more keyblade, and if there’s any more Disney worlds they’re not going to reveal their keyblades just yet
Well just cancelled my standard preorder for the deluxe. The lack of the case was the only thing keeping me from getting it.
Same. I was also planning to wait until all the Disney worlds are revealed, but I figure it can't hurt to place it now.
Wait a minute, so does the 8 keyblades shown in the picture indicate that we already seen all Disney worlds (which also happens to be 8)?
No. Those won't be all the new Keyblades in the game, and they can only fit so many to a page. If there are more Disney worlds, their respective Keyblades will probably just be on the next page or whatever, maybe along with new original Keyblades. Also the art books for the previous collections haven't featured every Keyblade in the game, so don't read too much into this.
Someone from reddit contacted square and they responded.
https://www.reddit.com/r/KingdomHearts/comments/9zg84f/kh3_clarification_about_my_last_post_the_deluxe/
That's fantastic.
Well just cancelled my standard preorder for the deluxe. The lack of the case was the only thing keeping me from getting it.
When I preordered, I told them depending on the artbook, I might decide at the last minute to downgrade to the standard edition, which of course is easier than upgrading. But now I guess I don't have to haha.
Same. I was also planning to wait until all the Disney worlds are revealed, but I figure it can't hurt to place it now.
What do the worlds have to do with you getting the deluxe edition?
What do the worlds have to do with you getting the deluxe edition?
Gave me a reason to put it off until I was sure I wanted to buy the game/which version I wanted.
It’s...so beautiful. Is this what love feels like?
My exact reaction. So pretty...!
The Frozen Keyblade is gorgeous. The Pirates and BH6's Keys look nice, too. So are the worlds getting more than one Keyblade each? I'm only asking because the Toy Story Sora pop had him holding some rocket-looking Keyblade, not this cactus/cowboy hat and badge thing.
So the Keyblade second-from-the-right has been seen before? I had been looking at it trying to think about what Disney movie it could possibly fit, lol. I'm seeing what I want to see, but the little bulge on the left of the middle looks like the three-pronged frog crown from TP&TF's logo and the center of the blade is yellow/green sort of like Tiana's lilypad-esque bayou dress. :P
So the Keyblade second-from-the-right has been seen before? I had been looking at it trying to think about what Disney movie it could possibly fit, lol. I'm seeing what I want to see, but the little bulge on the left of the middle looks like the three-pronged frog crown from TP&TF's logo and the center of the blade is yellow/green sort of like Tiana's lilypad-esque bayou dress. :P
that would be the Tangled keyblade.
that would be the Tangled keyblade.
I thought the first one on the right was the Tangled Keyblade?
The disk art to me feels a little bittersweet. God I am so ready for this game.
yeah the first one right is tangled keyblade i odnt know what second right next to is could it be shooting star?
Oh god, the progression of menu styles then.
KH: Sora is facing 2/3 towards us, but looking away and holding a stick (remember that wooden sword?)
KHII: Sora is facing 2/3 away and has an ice cream stick (Roxas, Axel, etc.)
KHIII: Sora is facing completely away and HAS TAKEN A BITE OUT OF A POUPU FRUIT?!?!?!
I'm ready Nomura.
A detail I like is that the keyblades are grouped together with their respective drive categories(Power, Speed, Magic). Hercules' Guardian keyblade is the only one single without 100 Acre Wood's
My exact reaction. So pretty...!
The Frozen Keyblade is gorgeous. The Pirates and BH6's Keys look nice, too. So are the worlds getting more than one Keyblade each? I'm only asking because the Toy Story Sora pop had him holding some rocket-looking Keyblade, not this cactus/cowboy hat and badge thing.
So the Keyblade second-from-the-right has been seen before? I had been looking at it trying to think about what Disney movie it could possibly fit, lol. I'm seeing what I want to see, but the little bulge on the left of the middle looks like the three-pronged frog crown from TP&TF's logo and the center of the blade is yellow/green sort of like Tiana's lilypad-esque bayou dress. :P
That was the keyblade transformation from the Infinity Badge keyblade to the Rocket Hammer. It can also become the Claw machine arm/drill.
I thought the first one on the right was the Tangled Keyblade?
from left to right we have: POTC Keyblade, Infinity Badge, Smile Gear, Frozen Keyblade, BH6 Keyblade, Olympus Keyblade, Shooting Star and
Ever After.
So the second-from-the-right is definitely Shooting Star?
So the second-from-the-right is definitely Shooting Star?
Yeah. They wouldnt want to give away one of the remaining worlds through a new keyblade.
Sorry, I was just skeptical because none of the pictures I've seen of Shooting Star look anything like that, but maybe I’ve only seen transformations or something.
The Frozen Keyblade is gorgeous. The Pirates and BH6's Keys look nice, too. So are the worlds getting more than one Keyblade each? I'm only asking because the Toy Story Sora pop had him holding some rocket-looking Keyblade, not this cactus/cowboy hat and badge thing.
Sora's holding the Infinity Badge, but it's in its hammer transformation.
Like Cyborg said, the Keyblades on the art book page from left to right are Pirates, Toy Story, Monsters' Inc, Frozen, Big Hero Six, Hercules, Shooting Star, and Tangled.
For those fretting if those are all the Disney worlds' Keyblades, notice that the Winnie the Pooh Key is missing.
I'm loving that pin, weirdly giving me some Xehanort vibes though.
I'm loving that pin, weirdly giving me some Xehanort vibes though.
You mean this?
https://www.khtheories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-2_8-FINAL-CHAPTER-PROLOGUE_15.jpg
and you're right, that might mean something lol
You mean this?
https://www.khtheories.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/KINGDOM-HEARTS-HD-2_8-FINAL-CHAPTER-PROLOGUE_15.jpg
and you're right, that might mean something lol
Haha yep! That's definitely why!
lol no he always that pose https://angel-with-a-pipette.tumblr.com/post/180388295735/caerberus-soras-throne-15-remix-kh-iii
that only reason it look like xehanort like is face he makes other wise he doing that pose he showing us he differnt for xehanort even though both simmular
lol no he always that pose https://angel-with-a-pipette.tumblr.com/post/180388295735/caerberus-soras-throne-15-remix-kh-iii
that only reason it look like xehanort like is face he makes other wise he doing that pose he showing us he differnt for xehanort even though both simmular
Lol Sora's been sick of this shit from the beginning XD but who knows how much Nomura wanted to plan from the beginning, maybe that's all been a parallel
When is the amazon thing happening? Tonight?
When is the amazon thing happening? Tonight?
Tomorrow at noon. 14.5 hours from now.
Sora's holding the Infinity Badge, but it's in its hammer transformation.
Like Cyborg said, the Keyblades on the art book page from left to right are Pirates, Toy Story, Monsters' Inc, Frozen, Big Hero Six, Hercules, Shooting Star, and Tangled.
For those fretting if those are all the Disney worlds' Keyblades, notice that the Winnie the Pooh Key is missing.
Yeah I noticed that too. Plus, Nomura said there would be a few keyblades that don't get transformations right? But that they'd have unique abilities, like the Kingdom Key?
Yeah I noticed that too. Plus, Nomura said there would be a few keyblades that don't get transformations right? But that they'd have unique abilities, like the Kingdom Key?
Do you think he meant form changes when he said that? No transformation with the Kingdom Key but it can activate Second Form? I'm guessing that Stardust activates Second Form too for some reason. Ultima Weapon might give us that fan speculated Ultimate Form, the gold outfit similar to Final Form. How would we get stuff like Glide also?
Do you think he meant form changes when he said that? No transformation with the Kingdom Key but it can activate Second Form? I'm guessing that Stardust activates Second Form too for some reason. Ultima Weapon might give us that fan speculated Ultimate Form, the gold outfit similar to Final Form. How would we get stuff like Glide also?
Unsure in regards to Glide, but as far as other keyblades having unique abilities I could see passive skills returning as well as potential "forms". Since Second Form seems more like the BBS Command Styles, I'm thinking even keyblades that don't physically transform probably come with special additional moves and travel powers. I believe he already confirmed Second Form was unique to the Kingdom Key, but that doesn't mean others can't do things like have movesets based on DDD or specific characters/elements.
Unsure in regards to Glide, but as far as other keyblades having unique abilities I could see passive skills returning as well as potential "forms". Since Second Form seems more like the BBS Command Styles, I'm thinking even keyblades that don't physically transform probably come with special additional moves and travel powers. I believe he already confirmed Second Form was unique to the Kingdom Key, but that doesn't mean others can't do things like have movesets based on DDD or specific characters/elements.
That would be pretty interesting. There's just so much I want to know about this game that I don't really want to find out until it releases but I won't ever stop speculating!
Edited the illustration from the promo pic. Best we got for now:
Edited the illustration from the promo pic. Best we got for now:
Thank you for the work sign <3
Edited the illustration from the promo pic. Best we got for now:
Looks great, I'll be back to save that to my phone for background later >.>
I'm hoping we get a few FF themed Keyblades and original Keyblades. They always have the best designs.
I said it before and I feel I should say it again. I think we should prepare to not have as many keyblades as we would hope.
1) Less worlds. For a game like KH2 where they have many mini worlds, AND second visits, it is easy to stick a keyblade at the end of each, maximising the amount of keyblades we had. KH3 wont be like this.
2) Each keyblade has unique transformations and movesets, this means more work per keyblade which could also diminish how many they want to make. Granted, I notice they are kind of just reusing transformations and shotlocks now so it helps. Like Pooh's keyblade basically being another skin of the shooters and canon launcher.
I said it before and I feel I should say it again. I think we should prepare to not have as many keyblades as we would hope.
1) Less worlds. For a game like KH2 where they have many mini worlds, AND second visits, it is easy to stick a keyblade at the end of each, maximising the amount of keyblades we had. KH3 wont be like this.
2) Each keyblade has unique transformations and movesets, this means more work per keyblade which could also diminish how many they want to make. Granted, I notice they are kind of just reusing transformations and shotlocks now so it helps. Like Pooh's keyblade basically being another skin of the shooters and canon launcher.
Not every keyblade is world themed. Look at the entire list of keyblades in KH1 and 2 and look how many aren't tied to any worlds. Spellbinder, Sleeping Lion, Lionheart, Metal Chocobo, Fatal Crest, Guardian Soul, Fenrir, both Ultima Weapons. And Kingdom Key only gives you second form, no transformations. I'm guessing that Starlight/Stardust (I can never remember the real name) probably won't transform either and more than likely neither will Ultima Weapon. If Eraqus' keyblade is wieldable by Sora that will also probably not transform at all either.
I said it before and I feel I should say it again. I think we should prepare to not have as many keyblades as we would hope.
1) Less worlds. For a game like KH2 where they have many mini worlds, AND second visits, it is easy to stick a keyblade at the end of each, maximising the amount of keyblades we had. KH3 wont be like this.
2) Each keyblade has unique transformations and movesets, this means more work per keyblade which could also diminish how many they want to make. Granted, I notice they are kind of just reusing transformations and shotlocks now so it helps. Like Pooh's keyblade basically being another skin of the shooters and canon launcher.
I wholeheartedly agree!
Not every keyblade is world themed. Look at the entire list of keyblades in KH1 and 2 and look how many aren't tied to any worlds. Spellbinder, Sleeping Lion, Lionheart, Metal Chocobo, Fatal Crest, Guardian Soul, Fenrir, both Ultima Weapons. And Kingdom Key only gives you second form, no transformations. I'm guessing that Starlight/Stardust (I can never remember the real name) probably won't transform either and more than likely neither will Ultima Weapon. If Eraqus' keyblade is wieldable by Sora that will also probably not transform at all either.
We haven't had a Final Fantasy themed Keyblade after Kingdom Hearts II. Kingdom Hearts III is breaking a lot of conventions that we're normally comfortable with.
And how do we know whether The Masters Defender can transform or not? There could be more than one Keyblade that transforms Sora into Second Form.
I can't believe me and Alpha agree on something, but yea. You are assuming we will have alot of extra keyblades, I mean like I said even if it is just a moveset like Second Form, it still it alot of work to put into each one. I doubt they will give us that many different options.
Also I didn't say they had to be world themed. My first point was about how KH2 had more worlds/second visits, and that you get a keyblade at the end of each. Guardian Soul, like you mentioned, is granted after your second visit to Olympus, which is exactly my point. We wont get that many chances in KH3 unless they give random keyblades in the middle of these Disney worlds, which I doubt.
It would be awesome if when Xehanort saga ends, we got a complete artbook covering everything so far.
It would be awesome if when Xehanort saga ends, we got a complete artbook covering everything so far.
Or better yet, the KINGDOM HEARTS equivalent to Hyrule Historia. Hell, I've got the perfect name for it:
KINGDOM HEARTS: Jiminy's Journal ~The Dark Seeker Chronicles~
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