August 1, 2025 – SEGA is proud to announce that Aniplex’s Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Players with the Deluxe Edition of the Steam® version can also start playing today.
Additionally, we have released the fourth promotional video, which highlights both the Story Mode and the VS Mode.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 | Game Trailer #4
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 picks up where the last game left off, allowing you to embark on the next chapter of Tanjiro Kamado’s journey. In VS Mode, choose from a roster of over 40 characters from the series, including all 9 Hashira, and face off against opponents online and offline!
*The release date for the Steam® version is August 6, 2025.
Read on to learn more about the mechanics unveiled in the showcase!
・ Story Mode
Continue where Tanjiro’s journey left off in the first Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles.
Fight your way through the events of the Entertainment District Arc, Swordsmith Village Arc, and Hashira Training Arc from the anime adaptation!
・ VS Mode
Over 40 characters are playable, including the 9 Hashira, Upper Rank demons like Gyokko and Zohakuten, and the colorful characters of Kimetsu Academy. Choose your favorites and set up your dream matchups!
・ Hashira Joins as Playable Characters
All nine Hashira, the highest-ranking Demon-Slayer swordsmen: Giyu Tomioka (Water Hashira), Kyojuro Rengoku (Flame Hashira), Tengen Uzui (Sound Hashira), Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira), Shinobu Kocho (Insect Hashira), Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira), Obanai Iguro (Serpent Hashira), Sanemi Shinazugawa (Wind Hashira), and Gyomei Himejima (Stone Hashira) have been made into playable characters.
・Dual Ultimates
Players will be able to team up through certain character combinations to unleash stylish new Dual Ultimates to devastate your opponent. Use this power of forged bonds to your advantage!
・The Path of a Demon Slayer
A new mode where players can revisit the story of the previous game through key battles from the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc and the Mugen Train Arc.
・Gear
Wearable items that boost your characters attack or recover health during battle. Personalize your character’s equipment and take on Story and VS Mode!
・Mastery
The more you use a character in Story and VS Mode, the more their mastery will increase. Raising their mastery will grant you a variety of rewards that can be used to create a unique Slayer ID!
・Training Paths
A new mode where you get to train under a Hashira of your choice. Battle against a series of opponents before testing your mettle against the Hashira!
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・ New fighters to be released in post-launch updates!
Muzan Kibutsuji will join the VS Mode roster via a free update, and even more characters are set to arrive as part of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Character Pass. Stay tuned for details!
Pre-Orders for The Digital Edition Available Now!
Physical Edition（PlayStation®5、Nintendo Switch™)
Available Products
· Standard Edition：
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 base game
Digital Edition (PlayStation®5、PlayStation®4、Nintendo Switch™、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、PC (Steam®))
Available Products
· Standard Edition:
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 base game
– Digital Edition Bonus
Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Academy Kyojuro, Academy Tengen
– Pre-order Bonus
Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Muichiro Tokito, Mitsuri Kanroji
· Deluxe Edition:
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 base game
- Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Gyomei Himejima
- Battle Attire: Tanjiro/Inosuke’s Kimono (Entertainment District), Tengen Uzui’s Shinobi Attire
- System Voices in VS Mode: Upper Rank Demon Set (Akaza, Daki, Gyutaro, Gyokko, Zohakuten)
– Digital Edition Bonus
Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Academy Kyojuro, Academy Tengen
– Pre-order Bonus
Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Muichiro Tokito, Mitsuri Kanroji
Save Data Bonus Overview
Contents If you have Save Data from Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! on the same platform, you can receive the bonuses listed below!
*Save Data must be from the same region to receive the bonuses. You cannot sync data from the Japanese version by Aniplex with the Asia version by SEGA.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Save Data Bonus：
- Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens：Academy Tanjiro, Academy Nezuko, Academy Zenitsu, Academy Inosuke, Academy Giyu, Academy Shinobu
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Save Data Bonus：
– Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens:
Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma
– Battle Attire Early Unlock Tokens:
Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma Kimono (Meal Prep)
Early Unlock Tokens let you play as the aforementioned characters in VS Mode from the start of the game.
Battle Attire can be used in VS Mode.
VS Mode system voices can be configured within VS Mode. (Examples include “Fight” “That’s enough” etc.)
Pre-order bonuses for the Digital Edition can be obtained by reserving the game before its release.
Save data linkage bonuses can only be applied on the same platform.
You must pay for a subscription on the platform you’re using to play online.
You must update the game to the latest version to play online.
Contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The digital edition bonus does not expire.
The digital edition bonus may be released at a later date.
*Product Codes are valid for 1 year after the game’s launch.
