The original Kingdom Hearts game, which Final Mix is a reissue of, was first released in Japan.
Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix, an updated version of the original Kingdom Hearts game with additional content and features.
Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix was released exclusively in Japan, featuring added story content, improved graphics, and gameplay enhancements.
Despite the release of Final Mix in Japan, the updated version was not released internationally until later as part of collections, leaving international fans waiting.
Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, a collection including remastered versions of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and other titles, expanding the accessibility of Final Mix content.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, including a remastered Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, was released internationally on PlayStation 3, marking the first time the Final Mix version became widely available outside Japan.
Sora, Riku, and Kairi enjoy their days preparing to leave the islands to explore other worlds.
A mysterious darkness envelops the islands, and Heartless attack. Sora obtains the Keyblade to fight them and is separated from his friends.
Sora, Donald, and Goofy travel through worlds such as Traverse Town, Wonderland, Agrabah, and more to stop the Heartless and find Sora’s friends.
Sora battles Ansem in the End of the World, revealing Ansem's true nature and motives to plunge worlds into darkness.
With Ansem defeated, the worlds begin to restore and the darkness recedes, but Sora remains separated from Riku and Kairi.
Sora vows to continue searching for Riku and Kairi, setting up future adventures and the continuation of the battle against darkness.
