Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version Switch Demos Removed From eShop (US)
The Kingdom Hearts cloud version demos have been removed from the Nintendo eShop in the US. Despite this, players can still purchase the full cloud versions of the games. The demos remain available in other regions such as the UK and Japan, and no official reason for the removal has been provided by Square Enix.
- ▪The demos were initially available for players to test before purchasing the full games.
- ▪Full cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts games can still be bought despite the demo removal.
- ▪The demos are still accessible in regions like the UK and Japan.
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NewsNintendo SwitchSquare EnixCloudDemosUSNorth AmericaPSA Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version Switch Demos Removed From eShop (US) But they're still up in other locations by Liam Doolan34 mins ago Share: When the Kingdom Hearts cloud versions were originally made available via the Switch eShop, players could test out a "free demo" before actually buying the full experience. In an update, the same demos have now been removed from Nintendo's digital shop in the US (thanks for the heads up, My Nintendo News). In saying this, the full cloud versions of these games can still be purchased. The following text also remains on each cloud version's page listing: "This game requires an internet connection to play. Please try out the free demo before purchase".
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