Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Switch 2 release date confirmed

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is heading to Nintendo Change 2 later this yr, with SEGA confirming a brand new version for Nintendo’s new console.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Change 2 Version + “Infinity Fortress” Character Go will launch on October 29, 2026, bringing the anime area fighter to Change 2 with a number of enhancements over the unique Nintendo Change model.

The large one, as you may count on, is efficiency. SEGA says the Change 2 model will function 60FPS gameplay and higher-quality visuals, which ought to make the sport really feel a good bit sharper in movement than the prevailing Change launch. Given this can be a flashy 3D battler constructed round enormous particular assaults, dramatic digital camera swings, and anime-perfect ending strikes, the body fee bump might be the improve followers will care about most.

The Change 2 launch can even assist two-player native and on-line Versus Mode, alongside cross-gen play between Nintendo Change and Nintendo Change 2 customers. Meaning gamers transferring over to the newer {hardware} gained’t be reduce off from pals nonetheless enjoying on the unique Change model.

SEGA has additionally confirmed that the brand new Change 2 bundle will embody the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Fortress” Character Go, bringing the sport’s Versus Mode roster as much as 54 playable characters.

The seven characters included within the go are:

• Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Fortress)
• Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Fortress)
• Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Fortress)
• Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Fortress)
• Doma
• Akaza (Infinity Fortress)
• Kaigaku

The bodily version will likely be out there at launch with the Infinity Fortress Character Go included, priced at $59.99 MSRP. SEGA says extra particulars on the discharge will likely be shared within the coming months.

There’s additionally excellent news for current Change homeowners, though there’s a small catch. Anybody who already owns Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 bodily or digitally on Nintendo Change will be capable of improve to the Nintendo Change 2 model at no further value through a free improve go.

Nonetheless, the Infinity Fortress Character Go will not be included with that improve. Gamers utilizing the free Change 2 improve will nonetheless want to purchase the DLC individually by the Nintendo eShop if they need entry to the extra characters.

SEGA additionally detailed a few bonuses for gamers with save knowledge from earlier Demon Slayer video games on Nintendo Change. Save knowledge from the primary Hinokami Chronicles will unlock six Kimetsu Academy character keys, overlaying Academy Tanjiro, Academy Nezuko, Academy Zenitsu, Academy Inosuke, Academy Giyu, and Academy Shinobu.

Gamers with save knowledge from Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! will obtain one unlock key for Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma, who depend as a single playable character, in addition to battle apparel for his or her kimono meal prep outfits.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is accessible now on Nintendo Change, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with the Nintendo Change 2 Version arriving on October 29, 2026.