Download Size Revealed for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix on PS4

The PlayStation Store listing for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix confirmed the game’s file size on PlayStation 4. Players needed to have 45.25 GB of free space to download the digital version of the collection. The compilation was scheduled for release in North America on March 28, 2017, and was also available as a physical disc for those who preferred it.

This single package for the PS4 effectively combines two previous HD collections that were released separately on the PlayStation 3. The large file size reflects the sheer volume of content, which gathers six distinct Kingdom Hearts experiences, making it a comprehensive entry point for newcomers and a convenient package for longtime fans.

A Collection of Collections

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix is not a new game but a port of two earlier compilations. The first, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, originally launched on the PS3 and contained the first core game, its direct sequel, and the cinematic version of a side story. The second, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, followed a similar formula for the next set of titles in the series. This PS4 release puts all of that content onto a single disc and into a single download for the first time.

The contents from the original HD 1.5 Remix include:

• Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
• Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
• Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics)

The contents from the original HD 2.5 Remix include:

• Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
• Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
• Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD remastered cinematics)

Bringing these six titles together results in a substantial collection that spans the majority of the series’ story arc leading up to the then-unreleased Kingdom Hearts III.

The Six Experiences Included

The four playable games in the collection are the definitive versions of each title. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix are HD remasters of the expanded editions that were previously exclusive to Japan, featuring additional content not seen in the original Western releases on the PlayStation 2. Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is a full 3D remake of the Game Boy Advance title that serves as a narrative bridge between the first two main games. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix is the enhanced version of the PlayStation Portable prequel that explores the origins of the series’ key characters.

The other two titles, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, are presented as cinematic compilations. Instead of being playable, their stories are told through hours of remastered cutscenes from the original Nintendo DS games.

PS4 Storage and External Drives

A file size of 45.25 GB was significant for a PS4 title in 2017, especially for owners of the original console model with a 500 GB internal hard drive. Around that time, Sony had released a major firmware update for the PlayStation 4 that introduced support for external hard drives. This feature allowed users to connect a USB 3.0 external drive and use it to store and launch games directly, providing a simple way to expand storage capacity without needing to replace the internal hardware. For players managing a growing digital library with large games like the Kingdom Hearts collection, this update was a welcome addition.