The next chapter in Demon Slayer’s arena-fighting saga is just around the corner. SEGA has opened up Nintendo Switch pre-orders for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, with the game officially launching on August 5, 2025, across Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
To mark the occasion, SEGA also released a new trailer showcasing the game’s Swordsmith Village Arc, giving fans a glimpse at how this pivotal story chapter is rendered in the sequel’s Story Mode.
A Deeper Look at the Swordsmith Village Arc
If you want an even longer look at what’s in store, IGN has dropped a 19-minute gameplay preview of the Swordsmith Village Arc in action. The extended video highlights major fights, cutscenes, and character interactions from the anime’s most emotional arc yet.
Pre-Order Details for Switch and Beyond
The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is available in three editions, each with a handful of bonuses:
Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99)
- Base game
- 6 total Character Unlock Keys
- VS Mode Voice Set: Upper Rank Demons
- 3 exclusive Battle Attire Costumes
- Pre-order bonus: Muichiro Tokito & Mitsuri Kanroji character keys
Digital Standard Edition ($59.99)
- Base game
- 2 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys
- Pre-order bonus: Muichiro Tokito & Mitsuri Kanroji character keys
Physical Edition ($59.99)
- Base game
- 2 pre-order character unlock keys (limited-time launch edition only)
The game continues developer CyberConnect2’s flashy adaptation of the Demon Slayer anime, featuring both heroes and demons from the series. Expect a healthy dose of new characters, costumes, and co-op mechanics, especially after the DLC-packed evolution of the original game.
