Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles — patch notes and updates
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| The SEGA Black Friday sale is live now! | 2025-11-25 | A dual pack of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is now available on Steam for an additional 10% off and on sale. Owners of either game will be able to purchase the other game at a discounted price as well. Relive the story of Demon Slayer swordsman Tanjiro Kamado through the games.Included Titles: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |
| New Features Revealed! | 2025-07-02 | On June 7, we offered fans a closer look at all the new features coming to the game, including the enhanced combat mechanics, new Gear system, and more. Watch the latest trailer here.These new features include:• Dual Ultimateso Team up through certain character combinations to unleash stylish new Dual Ultimates to devastate your opponent. Use this power of forged bonds to your advantage!• Gear Systemo Customize your loadout to your advantage in battle! In either Story Mode or VS Mode, you can equip up to 3 items to use in battle. There are a lot of different items to unlock through the game, so choose carefully! • Training Pathso Challenge yo |
| [v1.83] Balance Changes | 2023-04-20 | Patch Version 1.83 for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles features several balance changes to the gameplay. Please take a look at the changelog below. Thank you for continuing to play Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles. Combat ChangesGuardingLengthened window during which you can guard following the animation upon activating Surge.Super ArmorThe super armor effect was difficult to see in some cases, so all characters now flash white when they have super armor. Character-Specific ChangesTanjiro Kamado / Kimetsu Academy Tanjiro KamadoShortened recovery time after landing when using Skill 3 (Sixth Form: |
| “Gyutaro Character Pack” Launches Today! | 2022-11-16 | The “Gyutaro Character Pack” is now available to purchase for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! This pack adds Gyutaro, the Upper Rank 6 of the Twelve Kizuki, to the game’s Versus mode (both locally and online), along with a new set of unique Gyutaro profile photos and quotes. Players can pick up the “Gyutaro Character Pack” on its own, or save with the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Character Pass! By purchasing the Character Pass, players will instantly unlock and save on all 5 character packs that have been released for the game, which includes the: Tengen Uzui Character Pack Nezuko Kamado (A |
| “Daki Character Pack” Now Available | 2022-10-13 | The “Daki Character Pack” is now available to purchase for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! This pack adds the powerful demon Daki to the game’s Versus mode (both locally and online), along with a new set of Daki profile photos and quotes. Players can pick up the “Daki Character Pack” by itself, or save by purchasing the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Character Pass! By purchasing the Character Pass, players will unlock and save on 5 different character packs scheduled to be released by the end of December 2022. That includes being able to instantly unlock the previously released “Tengen Uzui C |
| “Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke (Entertainment District) Character Pack” on sale | 2022-09-16 | “Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke (Entertainment District) Character Pack” Available Now The “Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke (Entertainment District) Character Pack” is now available to purchase for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! This set adds three new playable characters to the game’s Versus mode (locally and online): Tanjiro Kamado (Entertainment District), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Entertainment District), and Inosuke Hashibira (Entertainment District), along with a new set of profile photos and quotes themed around all three characters. Players can pick up the “Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke (Entertainment District) Characte |
| "Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form) Character Pack" now on sale | 2022-08-10 | The “Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form) Character Pack” is now available to purchase as part of a character pack for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! This pack includes Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form) as a playable character in Versus mode, both locally and online, along with a new set of Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form) profile photos and quotes. Pick up the “Nezuko Kamado (Advanced Demon Form) Character Pack” now, or save by purchasing the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Character Pass! By picking up this bundle, players will unlock and save on 5 different character packs that are sche |
| Tengen Uzui Joins the Playable Roster | 2022-07-14 | "Tengen Uzui Character Pack” now on sale Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps who engaged in a fierce battle against demons in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc anime, is now available to purchase as part of a character pack for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! This pack includes Tengen Uzui as a playable character in Versus mode (both locally and online), along with a set of Tengen Uzui profile photos and quotes. To commemorate the launch of the Tengen Uzui Character Pack, a free update is now available that adds a new stage – “Entertainment District” – which can be enjo |
| Enmu and Yushiro & Tamayo Added to Versus Mode | 2021-12-16 | Enmu and Yushiro & Tamayo Added to Versus Mode The third free post-launch content update is now available for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! Lower One of the Twelve Kizuki who serve under Kibutsuji’s direct command, Enmu has a twisted personality and savors the sight of people's sorrow and grief. After being granted blood from Kibutsuji himself, he attacked Tanjiro and the other Demon Slayers who went aboard the Mugen Train. Tamayo researches demons with the hope of taking revenge on Kibutsuji, the man who turned her into one. Yushiro is a young man whose life was saved by Tamayo by turning him into a demon - her onl |
| [v1.30] Balance Changes | 2021-12-16 | Our latest update for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles includes several balance changes made to the game. Please read the changelog below: Combat Changes Air Hop Adjustments Shortened homing attack/movement invulnerability window. Lengthened wait time after landing.Chase Dash AdjustmentsCan no longer be canceled with Quick Step when far from the opponent. (When near, it will behave as normal.)Throw AdjustmentsIncreased damage of throw attack. Character Changes Tanjiro Kamado / Academy TanjiroSkill 2 (Second Form, Water Wheel): Delayed and reduced mobility/speed of attack hitbox.Sakonji UrokodakiSkill 2 (Second Form, Wat |
| Yahaba and Susamaru Invade the Versus Mode Roster | 2021-11-24 | Yahaba and Susamaru Join Versus Mode We are excited to announce the second free post-launch content update is now available for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles! Yahaba and Susamaru are two demons who team up to attack Tanjiro in Asakusa under Kibutsuji’s orders. Yahaba has eyes on both hands and can generate arrows that manipulate directional forces with his Blood Demon Art, while Susamaru has the appearance of a young girl who attacks enemies with her powerful mari. 60fps Mode Added Also in this update, a new “60fps mode” has been added. Within this mode, the controllable sections of exploration and combat in Story mo |
| Rui and Akaza Join Versus Mode! | 2021-11-04 | Rui and Akaza Now Playable in Versus Mode Download the latest update to unlock two new characters to play as in Versus mode, both of whom are members of the powerful Twelve Kizuki: Rui (Lower Five), the demon of Mt. Natagumo, and Akaza (Upper Three), a fighter who appeared during the Mugen Train Arc that only wishes to reach the peak of his strength. Online Missions Challenge yourself in a variety of online missions that reward you with Kimetsu Points you can use to unlock fantastic rewards. The v1.11 update also includes other bug fixes and stability improvements. As always, if you experience any issues while playing the game, please report |
| Digital Deluxe Edition Update | 2021-09-27 | Hi everyone, When Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles started pre-purchase on Steam, we shared that the Digital Deluxe Edition would contain a “Profile Background.” Due to unforeseen circumstances, this item will be replaced with a “PC Wallpaper” instead. The Steam Digital Deluxe Edition will now offer: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles game 4 Character Unlocks 3 Butterfly Mansion Costumes 12 Character Avatars Kimetsu Points (8,000 Points) High-Resolution PC Wallpaper If you pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition from now until October 15th, you will also receive: 2 Bonus Character Unlocks 1 Addition |