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Press release:
IRVINE, Calif. – June 10, 2022.
SEGA is excited to announce “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles” launches today on Nintendo Switch! With today’s release, the game is now available for purchase on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Those who purchase Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles on Nintendo Switch will unlock the brand-new Kimetsu Academy Summer Uniform Costumes, the Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear (available only in the Digital Deluxe and Core Add-On Bundle on other platforms), and 16,000 Kimetsu Points!

Game Editions Available for Purchase on Nintendo Switch

Digital Standard Edition – €59.99
Those who order the digital Standard Edition on Nintendo eShop will unlock the following:

Full Game
1 Character Unlock Key (Kimetsu Academy Tanjiro Kamado)
3 Bonus Character Unlock Keys (Kimetsu Academy Nezuko Kamado, Kimetsu Academy Zenitsu Agatsuma, Kimetsu Academy Inosuke Hashibira)*
5 Kimetsu Academy Summer Uniform Costumes (Kimetsu Academy Tanjiro Kamado, Kimetsu Academy Nezuko Kamado, Kimetsu Academy Zenitsu Agatsuma, Kimetsu Academy Inosuke Hashibira, Kimetsu Academy Giyu Tomioka)
3 Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear (Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira)
16,000 Kimetsu Points

*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the digital release, available up to 2 weeks after launch

Physical Standard Edition – €59.99
A physical Standard Edition is also available for purchase. This version contains:

Full Game
1 Bonus Character Unlock Key (Kimetsu Academy Tanjiro Kamado)*
5 Kimetsu Academy Summer Uniform Costumes (Kimetsu Academy Tanjiro Kamado, Kimetsu Academy Nezuko Kamado, Kimetsu Academy Zenitsu Agatsuma, Kimetsu Academy Inosuke Hashibira, Kimetsu Academy Giyu Tomioka)
3 Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear (Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira)
16,000 Kimetsu Points

*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the physical release
For a list of available retailers, please visit our official website.

About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
Follow the story from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc—where Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps— to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train featuring the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku! Along with the original cast of 18 characters, the Nintendo Switch release also includes the 6 playable demons that were added as updates for the other platforms: Rui, Akaza, Yahaba, Susamaru, Yushiro & Tamayo, and Enmu.
Players can expect:

Exhilarating Arena Battles—Master the multitude of spectacular skills of a wide roster of characters from the anime and the series’ official spinoff, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, to overcome challengers in head-to-head battle, locally and online.*
Moving Drama—Take up the sword as Tanjiro Kamado and guide his journey to become a Demon Slayer and turn his sister Nezuko back into a human.
Thrilling Boss Battles—Action and drama reach their peak in specially designed battles against powerful demons that will test Tanjiro’s mettle.
Original Anime Voice Cast—The original English and Japanese voice casts of the anime return to bring their authentic portrayals to the game.

*Depending on your console of choice, a paid subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, PlayStation®Plus, or Xbox Live Gold is required to play Versus mode online.
*The latest patch is required to access online play.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and PC via Steam in North America and Europe. For more information about the game, please visit the official website: https://demonslayer-hinokami.sega.com, and stay tuned to our official social accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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