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Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Launches in Japan to Strong Reviews

Critical acclaim for faithful manga adaptation underscores the game’s technical upgrades during its initial Japan launch

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review
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Overview

  • The game launched in Japan on August 1 and will release globally on August 5 for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC
  • Its single-player campaign faithfully adapts key arcs from the Entertainment District to the Swordsmith Village while setting up the forthcoming Infinity Castle storyline
  • Over 40 playable fighters—including all nine Hashira, Upper Rank demons and alternate versions—are bolstered by a new Gear System and fresh offline modes like survival and time-attack
  • Next-generation performance modes deliver native 60 frames per second gameplay and sharper visuals compared with the original title
  • A free post-launch update will add Muzan Kibutsuji as a playable character and a paid Infinity Castle Character Pass DLC will expand the roster further