Forge Bonds, Slay Demons! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Muzan Kibutsuji To Join VS Mode In Free Post-Launch Update!
(Press Release)
Infinity Castle Character Pass On The Way!
SEGA is excited to reveal that Muzan Kibutsuji is coming to VS Mode via a free update for Aniplex's Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, which released on August 1 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®.
Characters from the series' latest film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaba Infinity Castle has also been announced to be joining the VS Mode roster through the upcoming paid DLC, Infinity Castle Character Pass.
Additionally, SEGA has revealed that the PlayStation®5 version of the game will be featured as a PlayStation® Tournaments title.
Muzan Kibutsuji is Joining the VS Mode Roster
Muzan Kibutsuji will be added to VS Mode in an upcoming free update. His design will be based on his initial appearance in Asakusa.
Please stay tuned for more information, including the release schedule.
Infinity Castle Character Pass Coming Soon
A paid DLC, Infinity Castle Character Pass, has been announced. Characters from the latest film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaba Infinity Castle, will be joining the VS Mode roster through this DLC.
Further details, including the release schedule, will be announced at a later date.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Now a Part of PlayStation®
Tournaments on PlayStation®5
The PlayStation®5 version of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is now a part of PlayStation® Tournaments games.
With this new feature, players will be able to easily sign up for online competitions directly from within the game, providing an accessible way for anyone to test their skills against others from around the world.
For more information regarding PlayStation® Tournaments, check the official PlayStation® site below.
*PlayStation® Tournaments is exclusive to PlayStation®5.
Events for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2will be held on a regular basis—try joining one and see how you do! If you rank among the top players in a tournament, you'll earn in-game items as a reward.
Stay tuned for details on the official website.
PlayStation® Tournaments Site
https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/editorial/the-playstation-guide-to-esports/
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 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 |
| 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.
About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is an arena fighter based on the April 2019 anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The game, which launched on October 14, 2021, was developed by CyberConnect2 and produced by Aniplex, with Aniplex (*1) and SEGA publishing it in Japan and overseas, respectively. Additional playable characters were continuously released through free updates, and the paid downloadable content Entertainment District DLC pack was sold over the course of five installments.
The game was met with critical acclaim and surpassed 400 million unit sales (*2) worldwide.
Look forward to the next installment of the series with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2!
*1: The Steam® version was published by SEGA.
*2: This total reflects the sales of both digital and physical copies, including the Deluxe Edition.
About the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime
The original manga was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, spanning 23 volumes and selling over 220 million copies worldwide. It was adapted into an animated series by ufotable.
The story follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a young man whose family has been tragically massacred by a demon. He enlists in the Demon Slayer Corps to find a way to save his sole surviving sister, Nezuko, from her demonic transformation. The animated series began in April 2019 with the broadcast of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This was followed by the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train in October 2020, and then by TV adaptations of the Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The series kicked off the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour in February 2023, followed by an adaptation of the Swordsmith Village Arc, which aired in April of the same year.
In February 2024, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour broke the last tour's record by playing in theaters in over 145 countries. An adaptation of the Hashira Training Arc later aired in May that year. Most recently, the first installment of the three-part theatrical finale, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, arrived in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025.
The series continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its gritty take on demons, spectacular fight scenes, charming characters, and witty humor.
Website：https://demonslayer-anime.com/
Product Overview:
| Title | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 1, 2025 *The Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam® includes Early Access, making the game playable from August 1. *Steam® Version Release Date is August 6, 2025 |
| Platforms | PlayStation®5／PlayStation®4／Nintendo Switch™／Xbox Series X|S／Xbox One／Steam® |
| Languages | Japanese / English Voiceover English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese Subtitles |
| Players | 1–2 (online mode available) |
| Production | Aniplex Inc. |
| Developed | CyberConnect2 |
| Publisher | SEGA CORPORATION |
| Website | https://asia.sega.com/kimetsu_hinokami2/en/ |
| SEGA Asia Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sega.asia.EN |
| Copyright | ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable ©DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE HINOKAMI CHRONICLES 2 COMMITTEE |
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