Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Set for August Release—Watch the Exciting New Trailers!
Get ready for an epic gaming experience! Launching August 5 on PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Exciting News: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Launch Date Announced!
Game enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated sequel, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, is set to launch in Japan on August 1 and will be available in English on August 5. Players can enjoy the game on multiple platforms, including:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PC via Steam
The release date for the Nintendo Switch version will be announced later.
Promotional Videos
Check out the promotional videos for a sneak peek:
Japanese Promotional Video:
English Promotional Video:
Pre-Order Details
- Pre-orders for the English version will begin on March 3.
- The Japanese release will feature a special edition that includes:
- A physical figure
- Digital content, including in-game costumes
- Pre-orders will also come with a unique set of cases featuring illustrations from ufotable.
- Special digital deluxe versions will be available for purchase.
Game Features
The sequel continues the story from the first game, incorporating:
- Entertainment District Arc
- Swordsmith Village Arc
- Hashira Training Arc
VS Mode
- Over 40 playable characters, including:
- Muichirō Tokitō
- Mitsuri Kanroji
All characters from the first game will return, including:
- Demons added in free post-launch updates
- Characters from the Entertainment District Arc DLC
- The nine Hashira as playable characters
Development Team
The game is being developed by Cyber Connect 2 and published by Aniplex.
A Look Back
The first game, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles, launched in Japan on October 14, 2021, and in English in Asia shortly after. It has since sold over 4 million units worldwide, making it a significant success in the gaming community.
Game Overview
Become the Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado, to fight off the demons threatening humanity, aiming to turn his sister Nezuko back into a human and avenge his family's death.
The first game received four free updates, including the addition of Group Battles, allowing up to eight players to compete against each other. Paid DLC content was also released in five separate installments throughout 2022.
Sources
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release date!