Aniplex and Cyberconnect2’s dropped a brand new batch of screenshots from Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan, in addition to formally confirming the sport’s platform launch plans. The sport, which relies on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga and anime sequence, will probably be launched in 2021 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC. Previous experiences on the platforms have been based mostly on leaks and didn’t point out the port for the Xbox Series X. [Thanks, 4Gamer]
The screens exhibit gameplay from Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan, in addition to a variety of playable characters. The characters embrace Demon Slayer protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko, and their good friend Zenitsu Agatsuma. A battle is proven between Tanjiro and dual-wielding wild man Inosuke Hashibira (who wears a wild boar masks over his head), as properly.
From the seems of issues, it seems that Hinokami Kepputan will probably be treading a path just like many different licensed anime and manga titles, taking on the design of an arena-style combating sport. Given Cyberconnect2’s pedigree as developer of the common Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm sequence, the notion is smart. Descriptions of Hinokami Kepputan found on the official website additionally promise gamers the skill to relive the Demon Slayer anime through a “Solo” mode, and battling it out in on-line and offline “Versus” modes. A tag-team system additionally lets gamers pair characters collectively for excellent leads to 2v2 matches.
Here’s the new key artwork:
Demon Slayer: Hinokami Kepputan will launch in Japan in 2021 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC. An English localization has not been confirmed, however given the worldwide recognition of the franchise, appears to be a foregone conclusion.
