20 Years Later, Players Discover New Adventures in Kingdom Hearts 2

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A translation error in Kingdom Hearts 2, discovered twenty years after its release, has sparked excitement among fans.
The discrepancy between dialogue bubble text and the letter itself indicates that developers may have used the Japanese version for translation, with English translators lacking access to the letters assets.
This find underscores the attention to detail that series director Tetsuya Nomura is known for, as he often includes hidden secrets and details in each game.
The discovery of this error has further fueled anticipation for Kingdom Hearts 4, with fans eagerly awaiting any news about the next installment.

Uncovered Secrets in Kingdom Hearts 2’s 20-Year-Old Letter Translation Error

For Kingdom Hearts fans, 2025 brought disappointment with the unannounced cancellation of the mobile game Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, which was intended to bridge the gap to Kingdom Hearts 4 and its new narrative arc. Faced with widespread concern, Square Enix shared low-resolution screenshots to reassure the community that Kingdom Hearts 4 remains in development. The community is especially eager for any news about the next installment. However, the publisher appears focused on near-term projects, including the release of Dragon Quest 7 Remake and the ports of FF7 Remake Intergrade, which are expected to revitalize the remake trilogy. In the meantime, Kingdom Hearts fans continue to replay older installments, hoping to uncover new secrets. These efforts have paid off, as seen in Reddit user Saucyjack01’s recent discovery in Kingdom Hearts 2, twenty years after its initial release. Series fans know that Director Tetsuya Nomura includes hidden secrets and details in each game. Examples range from elements within The World Ends With You to Sora’s missing shadow in the Imaginary Realm. Saucyjack01 discovered a translation error in a letter within Kingdom Hearts 2: the text in the dialogue bubble differs from the text on the letter itself.

Unveiled Letter Discrepancy in Kingdom Hearts 2’s Translation Process Sparks Anticipation for Kingdom Hearts 4

Specifically, in the scene where Roxas opens Hayner’s letter on the third day, the dialogue bubble reads: “Meet at the station. The beach awaits, don’t worry about the money.” However, zooming in on the letter reveals the message: “I’m waiting at the station. Today, my friends, is the day we finally go to the beach. (Money No problem).” This discrepancy, present across all language versions of the game given that the letter is written in English, likely occurred because the developers used the Japanese version for translation, and the English translator lacked access to the letter’s assets. The community was excited by this previously overlooked detail. This latest find only amplifies the anticipation for the release of Kingdom Hearts 4.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
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