Forge Bonds, Slay Demons! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Trailers Introducing The Game System And New Features!
(Press Release)
Newest Playable Characters Now Available!
SEGA is thrilled to reveal new trailers for 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.
Enjoy the newest trailer showcasing the game system and new features, as well as the Character Trailer featuring two brand-new playable characters: Academy Kyojuro and Academy Uzui!
*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.
Reserve your copy using the link below!
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |Game Trailer #3
Read on to learn more about the mechanics unveiled in the showcase!
Dual Ultimates
Players will be able to team up through certain character combinations to unleash stylish new Dual Ultimates to devastate your opponent. Use this power of forged bonds to your advantage!
The Path of a Demon Slayer
A new mode where players can revisit the story of the previous game through key battles from the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc and the Mugen Train Arc.
Gear
Wearable items that boost your character sattack or recover health during battle. Personalize your character's equipment and take on Story and VS Mode!
Mastery
The more you use a character in Story and VS Mode, the more their mastery will increase.
Raising their mastery will grant you a variety of rewards that can be used to create a unique Slayer ID!
Training Paths
Anewmode where you get to train under a Hashira of your choice. Battle against a series of opponents before testing your mettle against the Hashira!
New Playable Characters
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 | Academy Kyojuro & Academy Tengen Character Trailer
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.
Academy Kyojuro (VA: Satoshi Hino)
Kimetsu Academy's history teacher.
He is popular with the student body and they say no one gets bad grades in History in the school.
Academy Uzui (VA: Katsuyuki Konishi)
Kimetsu Academy's art teacher.
He's known to yell, "Art is an explosion," before blowing up his classroom with dynamite.
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 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
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 series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the release of the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 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 the Swordsmith 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 series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc was 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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