Sales for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles have reached over a million units worldwide. This includes physical versions of the game, as well as digital ones. The game’s official Twitter account thanks players from around the world for its support, as well as asks them to continue enjoying the world of Demon Slayer through the game. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]
According to a Tweet from the official Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Twitter account, it sold and shipped a million copies within two weeks of the game’s official launch. The game came out on October 14,2021 in Japan and October 15, 2021 worldwide. However, players with the Digital Deluxe Edition had access to it starting from October 13, 2021.
【#ヒノカミ血風譚 全世界累計出荷100万本突破】
家庭用ゲーム『鬼滅の刃 ヒノカミ血風譚』が全世界累計出荷本数100万本を突破しました。世界中の皆様へ、心より御礼申し上げます。
無償アップデート第1弾も近日配信予定。
引き続きゲームでも「鬼滅の刃」の世界をお楽しみください。 #鬼滅の刃 pic.twitter.com/S0yohESzEw— 「鬼滅の刃」家庭用ゲーム公式 (@kimetsu_csgame) October 27, 2021
The same Tweet reminds players of the free DLC update that will add new playable characters to the game. So far, Akaza and Rui have been announced. Both of them are Twelve Kizuki demons who proved themselves troublesome foes for Tanjiro and Kyojuro. In total, six characters will appear in-game as part of free updates.
The Demon Slayer anime is available on streaming services such as Crunchyroll and Funimation. Right now, the anime is airing the Mugen Train arc. From December 5, 2021, Demon Slayer will enter the Entertainment District Arc.
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
Published: Oct 27, 2021 07:00 am