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'''''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''''', previously titled {{nihongo|'''''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'''''|キングダムハーツ アンチェインドキー|Kingudamu Hātsu Ancheindo Kī}}, is | '''''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''''', previously titled {{nihongo|'''''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'''''|キングダムハーツ アンチェインドキー|Kingudamu Hātsu Ancheindo Kī}}, is the ninth installment in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series, released on iOS and Android. It features plot and gameplay elements from the Japan-exclusive web browser game ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ|Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]]]'', and is free to play with optional in-app purchases. It is the first ''Kingdom Hearts'' game to be released on smartphone platforms. | ||
'''''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ''''' was first announced on May 12, 2015.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/05/12/kingdom-hearts-unchained-xchi-announced-for-smartphones/ ''Kingdom Hearts Unchained X[chi]'' Announced For Smartphones]</ref> During Square Enix's E3 Conference on June 16, 2015, a trailer for the game was released showcasing gameplay. ''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'' was released in Japan on September 3, 2015 and in North America on April 7, 2016. | '''''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ''''' was first announced on May 12, 2015.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/05/12/kingdom-hearts-unchained-xchi-announced-for-smartphones/ ''Kingdom Hearts Unchained X[chi]'' Announced For Smartphones]</ref> During Square Enix's E3 Conference on June 16, 2015, a trailer for the game was released showcasing gameplay. ''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'' was released in Japan on September 3, 2015 and in North America on April 7, 2016. | ||
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In June 2020, the game was rebranded again as '''''Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road''''' that will contain both ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''.<ref>[https://www.dualshockers.com/kingdom-hearts-dark-road-mobile-xehanort-union-x/ '''''dualshockers''''': Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Details, Screenshots Released]</ref> | In June 2020, the game was rebranded again as '''''Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road''''' that will contain both ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''.<ref>[https://www.dualshockers.com/kingdom-hearts-dark-road-mobile-xehanort-union-x/ '''''dualshockers''''': Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Details, Screenshots Released]</ref> | ||
Online service for the game has ended on June 17, 2021 for Japan, and | Online service for the game has ended on June 17, 2021 for Japan, and June 30, 2021 for the global server. Following the 4.40 update, players are able to download an offline version of the app that will consist of a theater mode with all story cutscenes, avatar and Keyblade customization, Classic Kingdom minigames, and records from the online version.<ref>[http://api.sp.kingdomhearts.com/information/detail/75152 SE's End of Service Announcement For KHUX & KHDR]</ref> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== |