Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Pre-Orders Go Live on Nintendo Switch eShop

SEGA and acclaimed developer CyberConnect2 have officially announced that digital pre-orders for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 are now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Fans of the hit anime series and arena fighter franchise can secure their copy ahead of the global release, which is scheduled for August 5, 2025.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 follows the critically praised original entry by expanding the gameplay experience, storyline, and character roster.

CyberConnect2 returns at the helm, promising an even more immersive adaptation of the popular anime’s most recent arcs, including the Entertainment District Arc, Swordsmith Village Arc, and Hashira Training Arc.

Players will reprise the role of Tanjiro Kamado as he relives key moments and confronts new, formidable foes from the Twelve Kizuki. Two Digital Editions Available for Pre-Order SEGA offers two digital versions for pre-order: the Digital Deluxe Edition (£64.99) and the Digital Standard Edition (£54.99).

Each edition includes exclusive bonuses for early adopters: Digital Deluxe Edition - Base game - Two Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys: Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui - Four additional Character Unlock Keys: Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Gyomei Himejima - VS Mode System Voice: Upper Rank Demons Set, featuring Akaza, Daki, Gyutaro, Zohakuten, and Gyokko - Three Battle Attire Costumes: Tanjiro Kamado (Entertainment District Kimono), Inosuke Hashibira (Entertainment District Kimono), and Tengen Uzui (Shinobi Attire) - Pre-order bonus: Two Character Unlock Keys for Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji Digital Standard Edition - Base game - Two Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys: Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui - Pre-order bonus: Two Character Unlock Keys for Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji Expanded Roster and Enhanced Story Mode According to SEGA, the sequel’s Versus Mode boasts a “larger than ever” character roster, featuring more than 40 playable fighters.

This expanded lineup includes all nine Hashira and key characters introduced in the original game’s free updates and paid downloadable content.

New to this edition are prominent Hashira, Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji, who have been depicted in recent anime arcs. Story Mode continues the saga, providing a deep dive into major arcs from the anime series and offering a faithful retelling through the arena fighter gameplay fans have come to appreciate.

CyberConnect2’s reputation for high-quality adaptations is set to shine once again as players engage in action-packed battles and emotional story sequences. Release Details Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 launches worldwide on Nintendo Switch, both at retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop, on August 5, 2025.

The game’s hype is further fueled by a new Swordsmith Village Arc trailer, setting fan expectations high for this next chapter in the franchise. Pre-orders are available now, giving fans an opportunity to unlock exclusive content and prepare for another round of dramatic, fast-paced demon-slaying action.

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