Hinokami Chronicles 2 Hits Switch 2 on Oct. 29, 2026
SEGA also confirmed a free Switch 2 upgrade for existing Switch owners and a $59.99 physical edition, per cbr.com.
SEGA has announced that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 29, 2026, according to cbr.com. The Switch 2 version will be sold in a digital Standard Edition at $39.99, a digital Ultimate Edition at $64.99 and a physical edition at $59.99.
The Ultimate Edition bundles the base game, the Infinity Castle Character Pass and additional bonuses, and is also sold on existing platforms. The Character Pass adds seven playable fighters to VS Mode: new versions of Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Akaza, plus Doma and Kaigaku.
The Ultimate Edition further includes six character unlock keys, Entertainment District Arc alternate outfits and additional character voices featuring several Upper Rank demons. The physical Switch 2 edition carries the base game and the Infinity Castle Character Pass but not the Ultimate Edition's extra bonuses.
Owners of the original Switch version, physical or digital, can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition for free, though that upgrade does not include the Infinity Castle Character Pass.
Price cuts across the series
As of Oct. 14, Standard Editions of both Hinokami Chronicles games are priced at $39.99 and Deluxe Editions at $49.99 across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Switch.
The Hinokami Chronicles 2 originally launched in August 2025 as the follow-up to 2021's The Hinokami Chronicles. The sequel continues the story through the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training arcs and expanded the playable roster to more than 40 characters, including all nine Hashira.
Quick answers
When does Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 launch on Switch 2?
It launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 29, 2026.
How much does the Switch 2 version cost?
The digital Standard Edition is $39.99, the digital Ultimate Edition is $64.99 and the physical edition is $59.99.
Do existing Switch owners have to buy the game again?
No. Owners of the original Switch version, physical or digital, can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition for free, without the Infinity Castle Character Pass.