- Battle Balance Adjustments Implemented! - 10 July 2026
Thank you for playing Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. In Ver. 1.81, balance adjustments have been made to the following characters.Overall Gameplay AdjustmentsParryingIncreased stun duration of successful parries.Guard BreaksIncreased stun duration of guard breaks.Lowered the damage taken from combos after a guard break.Aerial Attack (Plunge)Now invulnerable to light attacks and throws on startup.SupportsSupport fighters whose actions have been interrupted after taking damage cannot be hit by additionally attacks.Character Balancing AdjustmentsTanjiro KamadoIncreased Special gauge buildup rate of Chase Dash.Extended flinch invulnerability for heavy attacks.Tanjiro Kamado (Hinokami Kagura)Made it easier to hit opponents on the ground with Aerial Attack: 2-Hit Combo.Heavy attacks now have a faster startup.Extended flinch invulnerability for heavy attacks.Increas…
- Ver. 1.80 Bug Fixes and Adjustments - 2 June 2026
Thank you for playing Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. In Ver. 1.80, bug fixes and balance adjustments have been made to the following characters.Affected CharactersTanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle)When using Skill 3 during Boost or Surge, Quick Dodge can no longer be used if the attack misses or is blocked.Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)When using Skill 1 during Boost or Surge, Quick Dodge can no longer be used if the attack misses or is blocked.Reduced the window for transitioning into follow-up attacks from Skill 3.Fixed an issue with Skill 3 where opponents could not be thrown during follow-up attacks.We hope you continue to enjoy Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2.
- Doma Character Pack is Now Available! - 28 May 2026
The Doma Character Pack, which adds Doma as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 characters, including not only Doma, but also Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), and Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle).
- Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) Character Pack Out Now - 17 April 2026
The Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) Character Pack, which adds Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle) as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 characters, including not only Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle), but also Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), and one more upcoming character.
- Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) Character Pack Out Now - 12 March 2026
The Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) Character Pack, which adds Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 characters, including not only Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), but also Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), and more to come.
- Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) Character Pack Out Now - 13 February 2026
The Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) Character Pack, which adds Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 characters, including not only Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), but also Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), and more to come.
- Battle balance adjustments implemented! - 13 February 2026
In the Ver. 1.50 update released February 12 (Thursday), we have made some battle balance adjustments.For more details, please check the list below:Adjustments affecting the overall systemsShoveRelaxed window during which you can transition into the next move from performing a shove.Normal Attack and Chase Dash ClashingRelaxed window when transitioning into a jump or guard after a normal attack and chase dash of both players clash. Support Skills can no longer be used during a clash.Attack ScalingFixed an issue where combo scaling would persist after extending the combo by attacking opponents in a "super armor" state with projectiles.Character Specific AdjustmentsTanjiro Kamado (Entertainment District)Shortened the movement distance for the second hit of Support Skill 1.Increased damage dealt by Support Skill 1.Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form)Increased the movement speed of chase das…
- Akaza (Infinity Castle) is Now Available! - 19 December 2025
The Akaza (Infinity Castle) Character Pack, which adds Akaza (Infinity Castle) as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 characters, including Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) and Akaza (Infinity Castle), as well as upcoming additional characters.
- Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) is Now Available! - 2 December 2025
The Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) Character Pack, which adds Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) as a playable VS Mode character, is out now. You can also pick up the value-packed "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Character Pass, which features 7 additional characters, including Kaigaku and Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle).
- The SEGA Black Friday sale is live now! - 20 November 2025
The SEGA Black Friday sale is live now! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is 30% off on Steam!A dual pack of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is also available on Steam for an additional 10% off and on sale. Owners of either game will be able to purchase the other game at a discounted price as well. Relive the story of Demon Slayer swordsman Tanjiro Kamado through the games.Included Titles: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
- Kaigaku Character Pack is Now Available! - 4 November 2025
The Kaigaku Character Pack, which adds Upper Six Kaigaku to VS Mode as a playable character, is out now. We have also released the value-packed Infinity Castle Character Pass, featuring Kaigaku and all seven upcoming characters.
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (PC) Review - 6 August 2025
It’s easy to forget just how much Demon Slayer exploded. What started as a relatively straightforward manga adaptation transformed into one of the most successful anime franchises of the last decade, thanks in no small part to ufotable’s immaculate visuals, hauntingly tragic characters, and that rare ability to swing between emotional devastation and electric spectacle in a heartbeat. The first Hinokami Chronicles game from CyberConnect2 got part of that right. It was flashy, heartfelt, and deeply reverent of its source material, even if it occasionally felt like it was playing it too safe. With Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 , that feeling is not as prevalent, but still there. While the game overall is smoother and more confident this time around, it still feels unwilling to take many risks. The fighting is better, the story mode is more focused for better or…
- New Features Revealed! - 2 July 2025
On June 7, we offered fans a closer look at all the new features coming to the game, including the enhanced combat mechanics, new Gear system, and more. Watch the latest trailer here.These new features include:• Dual Ultimateso Team up through certain character combinations to unleash stylish new Dual Ultimates to devastate your opponent. Use this power of forged bonds to your advantage!• Gear Systemo Customize your loadout to your advantage in battle! In either Story Mode or VS Mode, you can equip up to 3 items to use in battle. There are a lot of different items to unlock through the game, so choose carefully! • Training Pathso Challenge yourself against the Hashira! After choosing which Hashira to challenge, players will advance through a series of tournament brackets with ever-changing victory conditions.• The Path of a Demon Slayero Need a refresher? Review the story covered in The…
