Publisher Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 have confirmed the new ports for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board!.
The board game based on the popular anime/manga franchise of the same name is coming to PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 on July 16th. The Japanese release is set for a day later, on July 17th.
Here’s a rundown on the new details:
Details on the Game Editions Available Now for Pre-Order
Those who order the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! digital edition (£49.99) will receive the following:
- Base game
- A set of four Stamps featuring Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira
- Stamps are used for player communication in-game and are available to use in the “Sweep the Board” game mode.
In addition, those who pre-order the digital edition ahead of July 16 will receive 3 Premium Tickets when the game launches this July. Premium tickets are digital items that can be exchanged for a variety of in-game rewards, and can also be freely earned through normal gameplay.
Physical Edition
A physical edition of the game is also available for pre-order for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. For more information, be sure to visit the official game site.
New Free Update
Alongside Genya Shinazugawa, Kanao Tsuyuri, a Demon Slayer who survived the Final Selection with Tanjiro and Genya, will be added to the game! Look forward to a free update containing both these playable characters in Summer 2024.
About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!
The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba makes its virtual board game debut! Enjoy events and minigames with up to four players either locally or online.
- Roll the dice and aim to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman! – Iconic locations from the anime, like Mt. Fujikasane and Asakusa, appear as boards in this game. Advance on the game board by rolling the dice! The game board switches between day and night. During the day, prepare for the night with events and minigames. At night, you will search for demons to defeat.
- Take control of iconic characters – Choose your favorite characters from the Demon Slayer Corps., including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira! Nezuko appears on the game board to aid players as a support character!
- Enjoy Various Minigames – Compete against each other, or work together in teams of two in a variety of minigames! At certain moments, you will encounter powerful demons like Akaza, where all players must cooperate to defeat them!
