While they did not confirm their involvement in the game, this does not completely remove the possiblity of them returning to voice their characters. It could mean that they don't want to break their NDA(Non-Disclosure Agreement), that they have been contacted by Square Enix but haven't started voice acting work for the character yet, that they haven't be contacted by Square Enix yet, or their character doesn't have any spoken roles in the game.
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX releases March 14th 2013 in Japan. There is no confirmed date for other regions.
Following the release of new KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIXscreenshots and information by Famitsu, 4Gamer has also released a new batch of high quality screenshots and character renders for KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days HD Theater in the HD Remaster. Check them all out under the "read more"! Edit: Thanks to Zephyr, we have translations of the dialogue in the screenshots:
1. The 14th member, Xion.
3. After you finish ice cream, you might find something written that says you won.
5. I wouldn't want to forget about you guys, Axel and Xion.
6.
7. I brought you back once and I'll bring you back again!
8. Don't hold back.
9. The key...
10. That's what I said. The great Kingdom Hearts will be made.
11. The others went to Castle Oblivion.
12. You've changed.
13. Sora's memories have stopped.
14. I can't afford to be reckless about you now.
16. Do you remember your promise?
Well, this certainly is odd! When you think about 7-11, you'd generally be reminded of an everyday corner convenience store, would you not? Let's take that misconception out of everyone's heads with this little tidbit. In Japan, not only can you purchase games, but they've also offered up a special deal.
By preorder at 7-11 from January 21-March 11, you'll be able to purchase KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIXat the discounted price of ¥6,280 (roughly $67.64 USD), down from ¥6,980 (roughly $75.18 USD) and receive a PS3 custom theme as well as a serial codes for items in the KINGDOM HEARTS PC browser game.
There's a limit on two copies per person so if you're willing and able, head to 7-11 and place your order as soon as possible!
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- for PS3: PREORDER EXCLUSIVE
Product name:
Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- for PS3
Pre-order period:
~11th March 2013 (Mon) until 10:00
Release date:
14 March 2013 (Thu)
Price:
Manufacturer's suggested retail price ¥6,980 ⇒ 7-Eleven special price ¥6,280
7-Eleven Original Bonus:
Product code for downloadable original PS3 custom theme
Product summary:
Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- is three titles in one! The first two titles in the series and an extending story make up three titles to enjoy on your PS3!
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix: The first title in the series! <HD remastered version>
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, the North American version of the first title of the series with a great deal of added content, was released in 2002. This HD remaster has more new features!
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories: The second title in the series! <HD remastered version>
The second title in the series, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, was released on the GBA in 2004. This is a HD remaster of the 3D full-remake released for the PS2 in 2007, Re:Chain of Memories!
※Sold included with Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight-Over-Two: The tale that connects to KH2! Enjoy the story as a HD video title.
The story of another protagonist, Roxas, released on the GBA in 2009. The important scenes have been recorded as this video title!
Attention:
※Preorders limited to two copies per customer.
※There are limited numbers so please place your preorder soon.
※There may be unavoidable changes to the final product. Please understand this beforehand.
※Images are of the unfinished product.
※If not specifically indicated, the price of all goods includes tax.
Yes, you read that correctly! During the credits for KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, there are certain images shown from select titles, specifically KINGDOM HEARTS II, Birth by Sleep andcoded. This seems to suggest that the next remaster, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 2.5 ReMIX-will be comprised of these titles!
We will continue to inform you all about this rumor as more information comes in.
Thanks to Zephyr for the translations!
During the credits of KH HD ReMIX, we've found recordings for 2.5!? *Spoiler Warning* KH HD ReMIX was released today for the public to play. During the footage, it seems to reveal what the next work will be. Please see this for yourself. Please note that the person who mentioned this is not associated with working on the title.
Three titles are called out during the credits. During the staff roll, there was footage of coded and Birth by Sleep.
Update: From Leta_jp's livestream we can confirm that KINGDOM HEARTS II, Birth By Sleep, and coded cutscenes were shown in the credits.
Yes, you read that correctly! During the credits for KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, there are certain images shown from select titles, specifically KINGDOM HEARTS II, Birth by Sleep andcoded. This seems to suggest that the next remaster, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 2.5 ReMIX-will be comprised of these titles!
We will continue to inform you all about this rumor as more information comes in.
Thanks to Zephyr for the translations!
During the credits of KH HD ReMIX, we've found recordings for 2.5!? *Spoiler Warning* KH HD ReMIX was released today for the public to play. During the footage, it seems to reveal what the next work will be. Please see this for yourself. Please note that the person who mentioned this is not associated with working on the title.
Three titles are called out during the credits. During the staff roll, there was footage of coded and Birth by Sleep.
Update: From Leta_jp's livestream we can confirm that KINGDOM HEARTS II, Birth By Sleep, and coded cutscenes were shown in the credits.