Disappointment as Kingdom Hearts PS5 Pulls Back Platinum Trophies
Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III, a PlayStation 5 compilation bringing together the Disney and Square Enix action RPG franchise spanning from the 2002 PS2 original through Kingdom Hearts III, has disappointed fans due to limitations of Sony’s trophy system.
Players discovered that the PS5 release features fewer Platinum Trophies than the original PS4 versions. This is because the collection’s three components—Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind—each maintain separate trophy lists rather than being consolidated into a single unified list. This limitation exemplifies ongoing frustration within the gaming community over PlayStation 5’s trophy system constraints.
The collection presents itself as a comprehensive entry point for franchise newcomers, consolidating an extensive library of titles featuring the complex, interconnected narrative Kingdom Hearts is known for. However, longtime fans have criticized the release for lacking gameplay or visual enhancements compared to existing PS4 versions, which significantly reduces its appeal as a purchase incentive for returning players.
Additionally, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is notably absent from the package, leaving certain story threads unresolved for players seeking a truly complete experience of the franchise.