SEGA has announced that Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles has officially launched into early access! This applies to those who ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, do not worry as players still have time to grab this edition to play the game immediately ahead of its full launch on October 15.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is loaded with exciting features that include the following:
- 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 casts of the anime return to bring their authentic portrayals to the game.
If the features alone don’t entice you, then those who order the Digital Deluxe Edition today will unlock:
- Full Game
- Exclusive access to the game two days early, on October 13 (today!)
- 3 Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear Costumes (Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira)
- 6 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka*, and Shinobu Kocho*)
- Bonus 8,000 Kimetsu Points to unlock in-game rewards
- 13 Avatars** (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, Sakonji Urokodaki, Makomo, Sabito, Murata, Tanjiro Kamado (Hinokami Kagura), Tanjiro Kamado (Final Selection)*)
- Static Theme***
*Only in the limited-time Launch Edition of the Digital Deluxe Edition for console, only during the pre-purchase period (until October 15) for Steam
**Limited to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions
***Limited to the PlayStation 4 version (Steam version includes a High-Resolution Wallpaper)
There is also a Digital Standard Edition available that is priced at $59.99. Players can pre-order Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles from PlayStation Network and the Xbox Games Store right now! The digital Standard Edition contains:
- Full Game
- 3 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Keys (Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka*, and Shinobu Kocho*)
- 3 Avatars** (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Tanjiro Kamado (Final Selection)*)
- Static Theme***
*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the Standard Edition
**Limited to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions
***Limited to the PlayStation 4 version (Steam version includes a High-Resolution Wallpaper)
For those who would rather have a copy of their game firmly gripped in the palm of their hands, a Physical Standard Edition will also be available for $59.99. The physical Standard Edition is also now available to pre-order. This version features:
- Full Game
- 1 Kimetsu Academy Character Unlock Key (Tanjiro Kamado)*
- 2 Avatars (Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado)**
*Only included in the limited-time Launch version of the Standard Edition
**Limited to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 limited-time Launch Edition versions
Of course, what would a game be in 2021 without some extra goodies that you can score? The game features a Core Add-On Bundle that you can pick up for $14.99. The add-on bundle will become available starting October 15. At that time, players will be able to order the Core Add-On Bundle that grants players all the bonus items the Digital Deluxe Edition provides over the standard edition (minus the early access)! That includes:
- 3 Additional Character Unlock Keys
- 10 Additional Character Avatars
- 3 Butterfly Mansion Costumes
- Kimetsu Points (8,000 Points)
A trailer for the game was also released by SEGA. You can scope out that trailer below:
Source: Press Release
