Kingdom Hearts Collection Lands on Switch 2 with Massive 131GB Install Size

The Kingdom Hearts Collection is hitting the Nintendo Switch 2 this Thursday, but players clearing out their internal storage should take note: the full suite of titles comes in at a substantial 131GB. For those looking to manage their space, the collection is also available as individual purchases, allowing for a more modular installation approach.

Breakdown of File Sizes

According to the official specs, the games are split across three distinct download packages. The largest portion of the bundle is Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, which occupies 54.1GB. Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind follows closely behind at 45.2GB, while Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue takes up the remaining 26.8GB.

Mixed Performance Reports

Early reviews are already circulating, suggesting that the experience on Nintendo’s new hardware is a bit of a mixed bag. While the 1.5+2.5 ReMIX package is being framed as an easy recommendation for fans, critics are highlighting performance concerns regarding the later titles. Specifically, reports indicate that Kingdom Hearts 3 and the 0.2 content within the 2.8 collection exhibit highly variable performance. Critics have noted that while the hardware is clearly capable of more, the current state of these ports lacks some of the stability options—such as a 30fps lock—that players might expect from recent high-profile third-party releases.

Why it matters

For players, this release brings the complete Kingdom Hearts saga to the Switch 2, but the sheer file size means it will eat up a significant portion of the console’s available storage. If you are planning to pick up the collection, you may want to prioritize downloading the specific games you intend to play first rather than the entire 131GB bundle, especially given the reported performance variability in the later entries.

While the 1.5+2.5 ReMIX bundle is garnering positive feedback for its current state, those aiming for the full series experience might want to proceed with caution regarding the performance of Kingdom Hearts 3. Keep an eye out for future patches that might address these frame rate stability issues, as they could eventually bring the experience up to the level of polish seen in other titles on the platform.