Forge Bonds, Slay Demons! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Trailers For 3 New characters And Early Purchase Bonus For The Physical Edition Unveiled!
(Press Release)
SEGA is proud to reveal details about the playable characters in Aniplex's Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, which releases August 1, 2025, on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam®. This time, witness Gyokko, Zohakuten, and Genya Shinazugawa in action with 3 brand-new trailers!
SEGA has also revealed theearly purchasebonus for physical version of the game, so be sure to have a look!
*The release date for the Steam® version is August 6, 2025.
*The Steam® Digital Deluxe Editionincludes early access, allowing you to play starting from August 1st.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Genya Shinazugawa Character Trailer
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Gyokko Character Trailer
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Zohakuten Character Trailer
Learn More About the New Playable Characters!
Screenshots and art for each of the recently announced characters are now available!
*Character art is based on the in-game 3D models made by CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
Gyokko (VA: Kohsuke Toriumi)
The Upper Five demon, a grotesque being able to freely teleport from vase to vase. Adept at collecting intel, he uncovers the secret location of the Swordsmith Village.
Zohakuten (VA: Koichi Yamadera)
The demon formed when Sekido absorbs Karaku, Urogi, and Aizetsu—beings spawned from Hantengu, the Upper Four demon.He is able to manipulate lightning, ultrasonic waves, and dragons created from wood.
Genya Shinazugawa (VA: Nobuhiko Okamoto)
The Wind Hashira's younger brother; a swordsman who joined the Demon Slayer Corps at the same time as Tanjiro.Consuming demon flesh lets him temporarily take on its traits.
First-look at theearly purchasebonus for the Physical Edition!
The Physical Edition in Asia will come with a set of stickers featuring illustrations from ufotable, depicting miniature versions of the characters performing their Dual Ultimate moves, as the early purchase bonus.
*These images may vary from the actual product.
*Limited availability. Be sure to pre-order while supplies last.
Reserve your copy using the link below!
Keep an eye out for more announcements on Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2!
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 Early Purchase Bonus Stickers featuring illustrations from ufotable |
| 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 Pre-order Bonus Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Muichiro Tokito, Mitsuri Kanroji 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 Pre-order Bonus Playable Character Early Unlock Tokens: Muichiro Tokito, Mitsuri Kanroji |
| 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.
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 contentEntertainment DistrictDLCpack 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
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA's JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.
The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. In April 2019, the TV anime seriesDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibafirst premiered with theTanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the release of the feature filmMugen Trainin October 2020, and the TV seriesMugen Train ArcandEntertainment District Arcfrom 2021 through 2022.
Starting in February 2023, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour kicked off, followed by the TV adaptation of theSwordsmith Village Arc airing and streaming in April. In February 2024,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-was released in movie theaters worldwide featuring a special theatrical screening in over 145 countries and regions - surpassing the previous year's release. The TV seriesDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arcwas broadcast and streamed online in May.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’s first movie is confirmed to arrive in theatres on July 18th, 2025, in Japan.
The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes.
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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