SEGA has announced that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Infinity Castle Character Pass is now available as of October 29, 2026. This Nintendo Switch 2 version is produced by Aniplex and developed by CyberConnect2.
The game is the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the latest entry in The Hinokami Chronicles action series, which has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. That figure includes digital and physical sales, including the Deluxe Edition. The package also includes the premium DLC “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass.
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Higher resolution and 60 FPS
Compared with the Nintendo Switch version, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition offers better graphics and smooth 60 FPS gameplay. Subtle character expressions and spectacular skill animations are shown in greater detail. The controls also feel more intuitive and responsive.
You can relive Tanjiro Kamado’s journey as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in story mode, or fight with a wide range of characters in online and offline matches.
54 characters, including DLC additions
There are 54 playable characters in total, including those from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass. These are the characters added through the Character Pass:
- Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle)
- Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle)
- Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)
- Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle)
- Doma
- Akaza (Infinity Castle)
- Kaigaku
Battle against Nintendo Switch players
This version supports two-player local offline matches, as well as online matches against players on the Nintendo Switch version. When playing against Nintendo Switch players online, matches run at 30 FPS.
To play VS Mode online, you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, sold separately. You also need to download the latest update to use online features.
Free upgrade for Nintendo Switch owners
If you already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free by downloading “The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pass” from the Nintendo eShop. The Upgrade Pass is also available from October 29, 2026.
Note that the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass is not included in the Upgrade Pass and must be purchased separately. Here are a few other notes:
- Save data from the Nintendo Switch version can be transferred and used in this version.
- Owners of save data from the first The Hinokami Chronicles or Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! can get bonuses by linking their save data. Linking must be done on a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
- Some characters unlock as you progress through the game.
Ultimate Edition comes to other platforms
A new bundle, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Ultimate Edition, is also now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. That makes now a good time to start playing The Hinokami Chronicles series on your platform of choice.
Game information
- Title: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” Character Pass
- Release date: October 29, 2026 (available now)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Languages: Japanese and English voice; English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles
- Number of players: 1–2 (online mode available)
- Production: Aniplex Inc.
- Developer: CyberConnect2
- Publisher: SEGA
- Anime website: demonslayer-anime.com
About the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime
The original manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, running to 23 volumes in total and selling more than 220 million copies worldwide. It was later adapted into an anime series by ufotable.
The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young man whose family was slaughtered by demons. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human. The first part of the concluding film trilogy, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, opened in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025.
If you want to experience Demon Slayer battles with sharper visuals and 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2, this version is worth a look, especially if you already own the Nintendo Switch version and can upgrade for free.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Trailer
