SEGA announced that Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is now available for Nintendo Switch 2. The new edition features improvements for the console alongside a free upgrade for those who purchased the game on Nintendo Switch. In addition, cross-gen support is offered which means Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 users will be able to play with each other.
About Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition
This new release features key improvements over the original Nintendo Switch version, including the implementation of a 60FPS framerate and higher-quality visuals. Plus, along with the standard 2-player local and online VS Mode, the game will have cross-gen support between Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users, allowing even more players to join the fray.
Game Editions Available for Purchase
Those who order the digital Ultimate Edition ($64.99 USD MSRP) 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) includes the following:
- Base game
- 2 Character Unlock Keys: Academy Rengoku and Academy Uzui
A 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 available for purchase.
Players who own Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 either digitally or physically on Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version 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.
The Hinokami Chronicles Crosses 6 Million Units
Today’s launch coincides with another important milestone: The Hinokami Chronicles series, which includes Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, has surpassed 6 million units sold!
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch 2. The game is also currently available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Steam and Nintendo Switch. Learn more about the game by visiting the official website and by following the official Demon Slayer social accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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