The upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] on PS5 is bringing an enormous portion of the beloved franchise together in one package, but trophy hunters may notice one significant difference. The collection will feature only three Platinum trophies, which is half the number available across the equivalent PS4 versions of the included games.

Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] launches on October 8 and includes almost every major entry in the franchise released so far, with the musical spin-off Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory being the notable exception.

Since the series debuted in 2002, Kingdom Hearts has remained a unique collaboration between Disney and Square Enix. Its mix of action RPG gameplay, memorable Disney characters, familiar Final Fantasy faces, and emotional storytelling has helped make the series approachable even for players who may not usually play Japanese RPGs.

That appeal is especially noticeable in a collection this large. Whether players are returning to the series after years away or experiencing Sora's journey for the first time, there is a lot to explore across the six full-length adventures included in the package.

According to the PS5 trophy list, Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] contains three Platinum trophies across the entire collection, compared with six in the corresponding PS4 releases.

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind each contain one Platinum trophy on PS5.

The biggest change comes with Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix. On PS5, players only need to earn all the trophies from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix to unlock the collection's Platinum trophy. That means challenges such as completing the game on Proud Mode and unlocking its secret ending are still part of the journey.

For players who enjoy collecting trophies, this could make the PS5 version feel quite different from the PS4 releases. For everyone else, it simply means there are fewer separate Platinum milestones to work toward while exploring the collection.

The PS5 version also handles several individual games differently from their previous releases.

Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re of Memories are treated as DLC-style additions rather than separate entries with their own Platinum trophies.

As a result, completing collectible challenges and other achievements in those games will not contribute toward an individual Platinum trophy. Players can still experience the adventures themselves, but trophy progression is consolidated under the larger collection.

Meanwhile, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind each retain their own Platinum trophy, similar to their previous versions.

For trophy enthusiasts, the change may be disappointing. However, players primarily interested in revisiting the series or finally working through its famously complicated story still have a substantial amount of content to enjoy.

The trophy structure is not the only thing that has attracted attention to Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3].

Following the collection's reveal, Square Enix faced accusations that generative AI had been used for some of its promotional artwork. Fans pointed to apparent inconsistencies in the designs of characters including Sora and Donald Duck.

Square Enix denied that generative AI was responsible and attributed the artwork issues to human error. The company subsequently made quiet corrections to the promotional materials for the collection.

Despite the controversy, the compilation represents a major opportunity for fans to revisit a large portion of the series in one place.

The timing of the collection is also significant. Kingdom Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027, giving Square Enix plenty of reason to put the franchise back in the spotlight.

Kingdom Hearts 4 is currently expected to arrive in the latter part of 2027, potentially making it one of the biggest moments of the anniversary celebrations. Square Enix has yet to reveal when it will share more details about the next chapter.

For now, Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to experience much of Sora's journey in one place. The smaller Platinum trophy count may disappoint dedicated collectors, but it does little to reduce the sheer amount of Kingdom Hearts waiting to be played.