Aniplex and Cyberconnect2s release a new series of screenshots Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan, as well as the official confirmation of the game’s platform release plans. The game, which is based on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga and anime series, will be released in 2021 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC. Previous reports on the platforms were based on leaks and did not mention the port for the Xbox Series X. [Thanks, 4Gamer]
The screens show the game of Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan, as well as a number of playable characters. The characters include Demon Slayer protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko, and their friend Zenitsu Agatsuma. A fight is also shown between Tanjiro and the wild man Inosuke Hashibira (who wears a wild boar mask over his head).
From the appearance of things it appears that Hinokami Kepputan will walk a path similar to many other licensed anime and manga titles, and adopt the design of an arena battle game. Given the pedigree of Cyberconnect2 as developer of the popular Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm series, the concept makes sense. Descriptions of Hinokami Kepputan found on the official website also promises players to revive the ability Demon Slayer anime via a “Solo” mode, and combat it in online and offline “Versus” modes. With a tag team system, players can also tie together characters for ideal results in 2v2 matches.
Here is the new key art:
Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan launches in Japan in 2021 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC. An English location has not been confirmed, but given the global popularity of the franchise, it seems to be a foregone conclusion.