Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass Launches on October 29, 2026!

SEGA is excited to announce that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, produced by Aniplex and currently available on other platforms, will be coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 as Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass on October 29, 2026. The Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack is releasing on the same day.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass Features

■ Smoother Gameplay at Higher Resolution and 60 FPS!

Compared to the Nintendo Switch Edition, enhanced graphics and smooth 60 FPS gameplay greatly showcase characters' subtle expressions and spectacular skill animations in vivid detail.

With more intuitive and responsive controls, enjoy a more immersive battle experience.

■ 54 Playable Characters, Including DLC Additions!

The “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass includes 7 characters, featuring Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle), Doma, Akaza (Infinity Castle), and Kaigaku, for a grand total of 54 playable characters in the game.

Enjoy the powerful battles!

■ Challenge Players on Both Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2!

Enjoy local offline matches for up to two players, as well as online matches against Nintendo Switch players. Challenge friends, family, and rivals from around the world in thrilling battles.

*Online matches against players on the Nintendo Switch version run at 30 FPS.

*The Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pass will launch on October 29th, 2026.

Please purchase the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack if you already own Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch™ Edition.

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass will not be included in the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pass. A separate purchase will be necessary.

About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

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

The original manga was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, spanning 23 volumes and selling over 220 million copies worldwide. It was adapted into an animated series by ufotable.

The story follows the journey of Tanjiro Kamado, a young man whose family has been tragically massacred by a demon. He enlists in the Demon Slayer Corps to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human again. The animated series began in April 2019 with the broadcast of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This was followed by the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train in October 2020, and then by TV adaptations of the Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The series kicked off the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- World Tour in February 2023, followed by an adaptation of the Swordsmith Village Arc, which aired in April of the same year.　

In February 2024, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour broke the last tour's record by playing in theaters in over 145 countries. An adaptation of the Hashira Training Arc later aired in May that year. Most recently, the first installment of the three-part theatrical finale, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, arrived in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025.

The series continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its gritty take on demons, spectacular fight scenes, charming characters, and witty humor.

Website：https://demonslayer-anime.com/

Product Overview:

Title: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass

Release Date: October 29, 2026

Platforms: Nintendo Switch™ 2

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

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

*Save data from the Nintendo Switch™ version of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 can be transferred and used in this version.

*If you have existing save files in Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!, you can receive bonuses for linking your save data. To claim these bonuses, you must link your save data on a Nintendo Switch™ 2 console.

*A Nintendo Switch Online subscription (sold separately) is required to play VS Mode online.

*You must download the latest update to use online features.

*Some characters are unlocked as you progress through the game.

*Product still under development, Images and Screenshots are not final. English support will be available on release.

*Contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Nintendo Switch™ is a trademark of Nintendo.

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