Akaza (Infinity Castle) Joins Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 DLC on Nintendo Switch

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 continues to expand its roster with the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated Akaza (Infinity Castle) DLC.

Developed by Aniplex and published by Sega, the arena fighting game adapts the massively popular "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime and manga for fans around the world.

Since its release on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch via the eShop, the title has received praise for faithfully recreating iconic battles and characters from the series. Akaza (Infinity Castle) is set to debut as part of the "Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass" on December 19, 2025.

This add-on brings the formidable upper-rank demon into the playable roster, allowing players to harness his signature combat abilities and unique moveset.

The Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass includes several additional fighters drawn from one of the anime's dramatic late-story arcs, offering new gameplay experiences and strategies for both casual fans and competitive players. For those who already own Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 on Nintendo Switch or other supported platforms, the Akaza (Infinity Castle) DLC will be available as a standalone Character Pack or as part of the larger Character Pass bundle.

This gives players the flexibility to expand their collection based on their preferred characters and playstyles.

Sega has confirmed that individual Character Packs can be purchased separately from the digital storefront, ensuring accessibility for all fans. In a statement accompanying the announcement, the game's development team emphasized their commitment to ongoing content updates, stating that the addition of characters like Akaza (Infinity Castle) is "part of our goal to deliver immersive and exciting new content to players across all platforms." The new DLC arrives alongside a fresh gameplay trailer, which showcases Akaza’s special techniques and dynamic fighting style within the atmospheric Infinity Castle setting. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Players can look forward to more announced characters in future DLC waves, as the game continues to build on its success.

Since its initial release, the franchise has passed significant sales milestones globally, cementing its status as a leading anime-based video game for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike. For those interested in a more detailed assessment of the game’s mechanics, visual fidelity, and story adaptation, our comprehensive review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch offers further insights.

With the arrival of Akaza (Infinity Castle), players can deepen their experience and relive the memorable battles from the Infinity Castle arc on Nintendo's beloved hybrid console.