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Irvine, CA – October 29, 2026 – SEGA® has announced that start today, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, the official game of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series, is now available for purchase!
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.
The digital Standard Edition (€39.99) includes the Base game and two Character Unlock Keys: Academy Rengoku and Academy Uzui.
Players who own Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 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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