Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles Switch Port Announced for Japan & Asia

Aniplex announced today via press release that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is getting a Nintendo Switch port for the Japanese market.

The port will release on June 9, 2022, in Japan, and for the moment a western release in North America and Europe has not been announced, but Sega Asia also has confirmed a launch for that region with the same date as Japan.

The Switch version will come with all the playable demons (Rui, Akaza, Susamaru, Yahaba, Yushiro, and Tamayo) released with post-launch updates on other platforms.

The standard version will cost 7,480 yen both in physical form and digital download, while a limited edition with a figure multi-stand will cost 11,880 yen.

Below you can find the box art for Japan, a few images, and the trailer for the Asian market.

If you don’t want to wait for the Switch version, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, is currently available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, & PC. You can read our review.

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