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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2

Game

The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a 2025 fighting action-adventure sequel co-developed by CyberConnect2 and Arc System Works. It expands the roster to 40 fighters and carries Tanjiro's story through the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village, and Hashira Training arcs.

Genre: Fighting action-adventure
Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: CyberConnect2, Arc System Works
Publisher: Aniplex (Japan), Sega (worldwide)
Release Year: 2025
Japan Release Date: 2025-08-01
North America Release Date: 2025-08-05
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Gameplay

A story mode built around arena combat and exploration sits beside a one on one VS mode against AI or online opponents. New Dual Ultimates let paired characters combine powerful team attacks, and the roster grows to 40 combatants pulled from across the anime's cast.
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Story

The campaign resumes where the first Hinokami Chronicles left off, dramatizing the Entertainment District arc, the Swordsmith Village arc, and the Hashira Training arc as Tanjiro and the Corps push deeper into their fight against Muzan's demons.
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Reception

The sequel scores 76 on Metacritic, ahead of the original's 69, with critics praising its expanded cast, refined combat, and visuals that rival the anime's own animation. Early Steam reviews land around 78 percent positive, continuing the franchise's favorable reception.
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