The release for the game “Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles”, which is based on “Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba”, is on October 14, 2021. Ahead of the game release, the information of the 1st post-release update, which includes “Rui” and “Akaza” as playable characters in the Versus Mode, has been announced.
“Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles” will feature the solo play mode “Hinokami Chronicles”, where you can experience the trajectory of Tanjirou from the “Kamado Tanjirou Risshi Arc” to the “Mugen Train Arc” that was depicted in the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba”.
It also comes with the versus mode, where you can enjoy the tag battle with over 18 playable characters, including the characters from the official spin-off “Kimetsu Gakuen!”.
The contents of the 1st post-release update have been announced.
It will feature the two demons, Lower Moon Five “Rui”, who had cornered Tanjirou and others at Natagumo Mountain, and Upper Moon Three “Akaza”, who had a fierce fight with Rengoku in the Mugen Train Arc, as playable characters in the Versus Mode.
The release date of the post-release update will be announced soon, so please do look forward to it.
“Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles” is priced at 8,360 JPY (tax included) for the regular edition, 16,280 JPY (tax included) for the limited edition that comes with a figure multi-stand, and 9,900 JPY (tax included) for the deluxe edition. The release is scheduled for October 14.
The game is available for PlayStation4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
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