22-05-2025
SEGA Previews 'Swordsmith Village Arc' in Upcoming ‘Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles 2' Game
Summary
SEGAhas dropped a new trailer for theDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, its second fighting action-adventure from theDemon Slayerfranchise co-developed withCyberConnect2 Co., Ltdand Arc System Works.
This new trailer centers on the 'Swordsmith Village Arc', a pivotal storyline in the game's Story Mode, offering fans a glimpse into the updated gameplay and new characters. The video also provides insight into the character-driven narrative, immersive environments and intense action sequences, reinforcing the game's commitment to faithfully recreating theDemon Slayeranime experience.
Pre-orders are available in three editions. Each edition comes with a pre-order bonus that grants players early access to two additional characters before the game's official launch. Priced at around $70 USD, the Deluxe Edition includes six additional character unlock keys, a VS Mode System Voice set featuring Upper Rank Demons, as well as three exclusive battle attire costumes. Meanwhile, the Standard Edition, priced at $60 USD, offers the base game and two Kimetsu Academy character unlock keys. Also retailing for $60 USD, the Physical Edition includes a limited-time launch bonus featuring Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji as unlockable characters.
Ahead of its August 5, 2025 release in North America and Europe, the game has officially opened pre-orders on Nintendo Switch. The highly anticipated sequel will also launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam, expanding its availability across multiple platforms.
