The original Kingdom Hearts game is released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan, merging Disney characters with Square Enix's Final Fantasy elements.
Kingdom Hearts is released in North America and Europe, gaining a large international fanbase.
The sequel to Kingdom Hearts is released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
Kingdom Hearts II is released in North America and Europe.
Square Enix officially announces Kingdom Hearts III at E3, exciting fans worldwide.
Kingdom Hearts III launches on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, concluding many storylines from the series.