How to Save in Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind

Saving progress in the Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind downloadable content can be a source of confusion, largely because the expansion alters the normal flow of gameplay and restricts access to this fundamental feature during its opening act. The DLC presents a long, uninterrupted sequence of events that must be completed before the player is given an opportunity to save. Understanding how this system works is essential to avoid losing progress and to properly manage save files for both the expansion and the main game.

Reaching the First Save Point

The most critical piece of information for players starting Re Mind is that it is not possible to save immediately. The opening of the DLC is a linear experience composed of three distinct boss battles, each separated by lengthy, non-interactive cutscenes. This entire introductory section must be played in a single session. Depending on the player’s skill and attention to the story, this can take an hour or more to complete. There are no save points available between these encounters.

Players must persevere through all three boss fights and the subsequent cinematics. After the conclusion of the third battle and its associated story sequences, the player will finally gain control of their character in a new area called The Skein of Severance. Upon arriving, they will be in a specific section named the Trial of Valediction. Here, the first save point of the DLC can be found. It is located immediately to the right of the player’s starting position in this area. Interacting with this glowing orb will bring up the save menu, allowing progress to finally be recorded.

Because of this structure, it is advisable to set aside a significant block of time before starting the Re Mind expansion. Attempting to begin the DLC without enough time to reach this first save point will result in any progress being lost if the game is turned off.

The Importance of Using a New Save Slot

Proper save file management is crucial when playing Re Mind. To begin the DLC, players must first load a “clear save file” from the base game—that is, a save file created after defeating the final boss of Kingdom Hearts 3. This file acts as the key to unlock the expansion’s content.

When reaching the first save point in The Skein of Severance, it is highly recommended to save the game in a brand-new, empty save slot. Players should explicitly avoid overwriting the clear save file they used to start the DLC. Saving over this original file has significant consequences. If the clear save file is overwritten with a Re Mind progress save, the game will no longer recognize it as a valid entry point to the DLC. While the player can continue their Re Mind playthrough from that new save, they will be unable to start the expansion over from the beginning on that profile.

To restart the Re Mind story after overwriting the clear save, a player would have to load a save from before the main game’s final boss, beat the story again, and create a fresh clear save file. This is a time-consuming process that can be easily avoided by dedicating a separate slot for the DLC. Creating a new save ensures that the original clear file remains intact, preserving the ability to access the start of the Re Mind episode whenever desired.

Switching Between Re Mind and the Main Story

Once a save file has been created within the Re Mind DLC, it serves a dual purpose. This new save, which is marked with a distinct “DLC” label in the load menu, can be used to access both the expansion’s content and the main story’s post-game world. This allows players to seamlessly switch between completing the Re Mind episode and returning to the base game to tackle side quests, find collectibles, or fight optional superbosses.

To switch back to the main story from the title screen, follow these steps:

1. Select “Load” from the main menu of Kingdom Hearts 3.
2. In the save file selection screen, navigate to and highlight the save file marked with the letters “DLC.”
3. With the file highlighted, look for a button prompt on the screen that offers an alternative loading option. Do not use the standard confirmation button, as that will load the DLC progress.
4. Press the designated button to load into the main story. The specific button varies by platform:

• PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5: Press the Square button.
• Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X: Press the X button.
• Nintendo Switch: Press the Y button.

Using this function will load the player back into the main game’s world at the last save point they used there, with all their character progression from the DLC carrying over. This integrated system prevents the need to juggle multiple save files for different parts of the game once the DLC has been started.