The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a thrilling arena fighter from the team at CyberConnect2 that builds upon the original Hinokami Chronicles, whose cumulative physical game shipments and digital copies sold has exceeded 4 million units worldwide.

The sequel’s Story Mode will pick up where the previous entry left off, allowing fans to once again put themselves in the well-traveled shoes of Tanjiro Kamado. This time, fans will be able to relive many of the exciting moments from “Entertainment District Arc,” “Swordsmith Village Arc,” and “Hashira Training Arc.”

The VS Mode playable roster is larger than ever, with over 40 playable characters to choose from! That includes Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji, two Hashira who bravely fought against two Upper Rank demons of the Twelve Kizuki. 

SEGA announced the digital edition offerings that will be available for the upcoming release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launches on October 29, 2026. 

This includes details on the digital Ultimate Edition, which grants players access to the game and all the individual character pack DLC released for the game in one convenient bundle! This edition is also available starting today for existing PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Nintendo Switch versions. 

You can find more details on this new edition plus the others that will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch below.

Details on the Game Editions

Those who order the digital Ultimate Edition ($64.99 USD MSRP) at launch will unlock the following:

• Base game

• “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass¸ which adds the following characters to the VS Mode roster: Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), Doma, Kaigaku

• 6 Character Unlock Keys: Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Gyomei Himejima, Academy Rengoku, Academy Uzui 

• Battle Attire: Tanjiro's Kimono (Entertainment District), Inosuke's Kimono (Entertainment District), and Uzui's Shinobi Attire

• VS Mode System Voices: Upper Rank Demons Set (Akaza, Daki, Gyutaro, Gyokko, Zohakuten) 

The digital Standard Edition ($39.99 USD MSRP) will include the following:

• Base game

• 2 Character Unlock Keys: Academy Rengoku and Academy Uzui

A Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition ($59.99 USD MSRP), which includes both the base game and “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass, is also now up for pre-order and will launch in North America and South America. 

Players that own Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 digitally or physically on Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost through a free upgrade pass. Please note the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass is not included as part of the upgrade pass – users will need to purchase the Character Pass separately through Nintendo eShop.

Permanent Price Drops Starting Today

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will now be permanently priced at $39.99 USD MSRP for the standard edition and $49.99 USD MSRP for the deluxe edition on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.

Bonuses for Linking Save Data

Finally, the following bonus items will be available for those with save data from either Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!.

• Bonuses for The Hinokami Chronicles save data:
  • 6 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys – Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Shinobu Kocho, and Giyu Tomioka
• Bonuses for Sweep the Board! save data:
  • 1 Character Unlock Key – Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma
  • All three serve as one playable character
  • 3 Battle Attire Costumes – Hinatsuru (Meal Prep), Makio (Meal Prep), and Suma (Meal Prep)

Please note the respective save data must be linked through the same platform users purchase The Hinokami Chronicles 2.

Currently available for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026.