Irvine, CA – July 31, 2025 – SEGA® announced that starting today, Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 has launched into advanced access for those who ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. Players still have time to grab this edition to play the game immediately on these platforms ahead of its full launch alongside the Nintendo Switch version on August 5, 2025.
In addition, The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will be participating in PlayStation Tournaments on PS5! Starting in August and hosted on a monthly basis, PS5 players from across the globe will be able to come together and compete for a chance to win fabulous prizes featuring both PlayStation-specific digital items and in-game content! More details will be shared in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Features:
- Take Up the Sword Once Again - Play as Tanjiro Kamado and face off against evil demons in key moments from the “Entertainment District Arc,” “Swordsmith Village Arc,” and “Hashira Training Arc” with breathtaking visuals and combat.
- The Hashira Unite - A host of new arrivals added to the roster, with over 40 playable characters to choose from including the nine Hashira, the highest rank of the Demon Slayer Corps.
- More Ways to Play - Expanded Single Player content allows you to relive the story in a brand-new way.
Earlier this week, SEGA also announced an "Infinity Castle Arc Character Pass" will be arriving post-launch. Plus, series antagonist Muzan Kibutsuji will be available as a playable character in VS Mode via a free post-launch update, so stay tuned for all those details!
Game Editions Available for Purchase
Digital Deluxe Edition (£64.99 GBP MSRP)
Those who order the Digital Deluxe Edition will unlock the following:
- Base game
- 2 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys – Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui
- 4 Character Unlock Keys – Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Gyomei Himejima
- VS Mode System Voice: Upper Rank Demons Set – Akaza, Daki, Gyutaro, Gyokko, Zohakuten
- 3 Battle Attire Costumes – Tanjiro Kamado's Kimono (Entertainment District), Inosuke Hashibira's Kimono (Entertainment District), and Tengen Uzui's Shinobi Attire
- Pre-order bonuses: Advanced Access* – The ability to play the game starting on July 31, 2025, and 2 Character Unlock Keys** – Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji
*Must order the Digital Deluxe Edition prior to August 5, 2025. Not available for Nintendo Switch.
**Only available until the game launches on August 5, 2025. Also available on the digital standard edition and the limited time launch version of the physical edition.
A digital standard edition and physical edition (both priced at £54.99 GBP MSRP) are also available for purchase. Learn more about these editions and other details about the game by visiting the official website. You can also follow the official Demon Slayer social accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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