Summary
A newDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2trailer has revealed its release date. The much-awaitedThe Hinokami Chroniclessequel continues the story after the Mugen Train Arc, and lets players experience the succeeding arcs.
TheDemon Slayermanga and anime have taken the world by storm because of its compelling story and fight scenes. WhenDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -The Hinokami Chronicleswas releasedin 2021, it sold over 3 million copies worldwide as it allowed fans to experience the franchise’s story firsthand in an action-adventure format with fighting game mechanics.The Hinokami Chroniclescovers the first twoarcs of theDemon Slayeranime, Unwavering Resolve and Mugen Train.
Nearly four years after the first game launched,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2finally has a release date. In a trailer showcasing the exploration and iconic battles of the Entertainment District Arc, it’s revealed that the game officially comes out on August 5 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Which Arcs Does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Cover?
As mentioned,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2starts with the Entertainment District Arc, where Tanjiro and the gang accompany the Hashira Tengen Uzui to take down the powerful demons terrorizing Yoshiwara. According to the game’swebsite, it will also coverDemon Slayer’s Swordsmith Village Arcand the Hashira Training Arc, which are the two most recent chapters in the anime.
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All three arcs have some of the most memorable battles inDemon Slayer, so many fans are excited to see thechanges made inThe Hinokami Chronicles 2to further improve the experience. Sega has already teased on the game’s website that fans will be able to play as Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji, unlocking their powerful Hashira abilities to defeat the Upper Rank demon in the Swordsmith Village Arc. Plus, with more arcs included in the sequel, it’s expected that the game will be bigger and hopefully better compared to the first.
Demon Slayeris officially entering the Infinity Castle Arc this year with three theatrical releases, marking the final chapter of the series. Considering that theDemon Slayergames follow the arc progression of the anime, the nextHinokami Chroniclesgame will likely focus solely on the Infinity Castle Arc. Although it might take another four years or more to develop, longtime fans would probably be willing to wait for the third title.
