Legacy ISO Patcher

Applies .kh2patch patches to an ISO disc image of Kingdom Hearts 2 without modifying the original.

Download: ISO Patcher
Requires:

• .NET Framework 4.0+

The input for all patches on this page should be an unmodified Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix ISO with an MD5 hash of 1BD351E1DF9FC5D783D8318010D17F03. The patcher can calculate and check the MD5 hash if hash is entered when prompted.

Step-by-step Example

1. Place an unmodified ISO and the desired .kh2patch files in the same directory as the patcher.
2. Rename the ISO to KH2FM.iso.
3. Select and drag all of the patches onto the patcher at one time. The patcher should show some details for each patch.
4. Press Enter to begin patching.
5. Wait for it to complete, as it will take some time; it’s complete when it prompts to exit.
   The output ISO is named KH2FM.new.iso.

Common Issues

Warning: This ISO has the size of a dual-layer ISO, but it isn’t one.

The output ISO is larger than a single-layer DVD and cannot be burned to a physical disc. It should work correctly otherwise, such as with Open PS2 Loader and PCSX2.

Files included multiple times

The specified game files are modified by multiple patches. This may or may not be intended by the patch authors.

The output ISO is smaller than 3 GiB and won’t boot.

Verify the input ISO matches the expected hashes and that the patch files are not corrupted.

Translation

Translates the game into English, with some other non-game-breaking changes. Originally based on Xeeynamo’s patch, it’s now largely based on the HD collection’s translations.

Download: v0.99.15222.0425r

This patch focuses on making everything English, not removing all Japanese. Cases where text is already in both languages are not changed.

• Translation / Localization
  • Translated most (all?) text
    • Load the Latin-based font
    • Fix dynamic numbering (“1From Round” -> “From Round 1”)
    • Subtitled secret movie(s)
    • Use 4-line Journal summaries
  • Translated most images
  • Translated save file information (only new saves)
  • Added English voices and lip-syncs for Final-Mix-only scenes [Backport!]
  • Added English battle voices to CoM-era Organization XIII members
• Widescreen-hacked
  • Based on the public PCSX2 cheat codes:
    • 16:9 (3D) hack by - ElHecht
    • Font fix
    • Remove letterbox borders on in-game scenes (i.e., Black border fix)
    • Lower subtitles (Slightly modified)
  • With some of my own additions:
    • Font space fix
    • Remove letterbox borders on pre-rendered videos
    • Preliminary hacks on the following menus: Title screen and Theater, Save/Load menu, Pause and Camp menus, various “help” screens
      • These will hopefully be improved over time
• Miscellaneous
  • Added a “Return to title screen” option to the save menu [Psuedo-backport!]
  • Removed Re:CoM system data requirement for unlocking Japanese voices in the theater
  • Added the ending scene to the theater
  • Show acquired forms in the stock menu
    • Added a (custom) icon and description to forms without them
  • Allow Antiform to access the pause menu when out of battle

Known Issues

• FM-only synthesis materials display incorrect icons
• “Return to title screen” may not fully exit from the world map

Changelog

• 0.99.15222.0425r
  • Fixed a text bug involving the title screen option
  • Unified binary hacks with the Dual Audio patch
• 0.99.15173.0400r (Initial)

Dual Audio

Adds the ability to swap the spoken language between English and Japanese in-game. Does not affect pre-rendered videos.

Download: v0.99.15222.0425r
Requires:

• Translation v0.99.15222.0425r

This patch forces stereo sound and removes the ability to change it; use this cheat if you prefer monaural or DPL:

;= 0 = Mono, 1 = Stereo, 2 = Dolby Pro Logic II
patch=1,EE,002B6BE4,extended,00000001

Known Issues

• Most non-party voices require a room (or even world) change to take affect

Changelog

• 0.99.15222.0425r (TL=)
  • Unified binary hacks with the Translation patch
  • Completely rewrote the Dual Audio engine
    • More efficient file-system usage and flexibility
    • New pre-rendered handling
• 0.99.15173.0400r (Initial; TL=)

Dual Audio Videos

Additionally allows pre-rendered videos to follow the language selection and modifies the theater to not use text summaries in Japanese mode.

Download: v0.99.15222.0425r
Requires:

• Dual Audio v0.99.15222.0425r

Changelog

• 0.99.15222.0425r (DA=)
  • Remuxed videos for the new format
  • First attempt at lip-syncing pre-rendered videos
    • Only affects the 1000 Heartless opening scene and the game ending scene
• 0.99.15173.0400r (Initial; DA=)

Extras

A few more intrusive mods, including:

• Repeatable Sephiroth silhouette fight
• Obtainable Antiform
• Voiced Lingering Will (by Disgustor and Miles)

Download: v0.99.15223.0232r
Requires:

• Translation v0.99.15222.0425r

Known Issues

• Sephiroth’s win cutscene may crash on a real PS2

Changelog

• 0.99.15223.0232r (TL 0.99.15222.0425r)
  • Voiced the Lingering Will (credits to Peronmls & Disgustor; I only assisted)
• 0.99.15177.1803r (Initial; TL 0.99.15173.0400r)
  • Adds a repeatable Sephoroth silhouette fight
  • Makes Antiform obtainable