Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch August 2025

SEGA has officially announced the much-anticipated release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, confirming the sequel will arrive on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, as well as other major platforms in North America and Europe, on August 5, 2025.

Developed by renowned studio CyberConnect2, this fighting action title builds on the success of its predecessor and immerses fans further into the acclaimed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba universe. To mark the announcement, SEGA released a brand-new trailer that spotlights the game’s Story Mode, specifically highlighting the Entertainment District Arc.

Further details reveal that Story Mode in The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will allow players to relive major storylines from the anime’s "Entertainment District Arc," "Swordsmith Village Arc," and "Hashira Training Arc." Digital pre-orders for multiple platforms will begin on March 3, 2025.

Nintendo Switch pre-orders are confirmed to open at a later date.

The game will be offered in several editions, with both digital and physical formats available: **Digital Deluxe Edition (£64.99 MSRP):** - Complete base game - Kimetsu Academy character unlock keys for Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui - Four additional character unlock keys: Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Gyomei Himejima - Special VS Mode System Voice Set featuring Upper Rank Demons Akaza, Daki, Gyutaro, Gyokko, and Zohakuten - Three exclusive battle attire costumes for Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Tengen Uzui - Advanced Access pre-order bonus (playable July 31, 2025) and additional unlock keys for Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji (restrictions apply) **Digital Standard Edition (£54.99 MSRP):** - Complete base game - Kimetsu Academy character unlock keys for Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui - Pre-order bonus character unlock keys for Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji (only until August 5, 2025) **Physical Edition (£54.99 MSRP):** - Base game - Limited-time character unlock keys for Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji, available exclusively in the launch version SEGA has also detailed special save data bonuses.

Players who own save data from the original Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! will receive a selection of unlockable characters and costumes, encouraging continued engagement across previous releases.

These bonuses can be claimed by linking save data through the same platform as the new game purchase. The upcoming title features a significantly expanded roster, boasting over 40 playable characters—including fan-favorites and the nine Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps.

All characters from the first game will return, along with those introduced in post-launch updates and paid DLC for the original.

As of its last reported milestone, The Hinokami Chronicles has shipped and sold over four million units globally, consolidating CyberConnect2's reputation for high-quality anime adaptations. Players can experience the sequel firsthand during Japan’s Jump Fest, taking place December 21-22, 2024, where Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will be playable to the public for the first time. With its expanded content, improved roster, and authentic adaptation of popular story arcs, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 stands as one of the most anticipated releases for anime and Nintendo Switch fans in 2025.

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