The Giyu Tomioka Infinity Castle Character Pack launches on March 12, 2025, for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2. This paid download adds the Water Hashira to your VS Mode roster as a standalone purchase. You can also grab him through the full Infinity Castle Character Pass, which includes seven total fighters.
From what we’ve seen in early footage, this version of Giyu shows him during the intense Infinity Castle story arc. CyberConnect2 built his move set around his Water Breathing techniques, giving fans a fresh way to play this quiet demon slayer.
What You Need to Know Right Now
- Release Date: March 12, 2025
- Standalone Price: $5.99 USD (estimated based on past character packs)
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam
- Character Pass Price: $24.99 USD for all seven fighters
- Voice Actor: Takahiro Sakurai returns to voice Giyu
- Included In: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Character Pass (7 characters total)
Who Is Giyu Tomioka in This New Pack?
Giyu stands as one of the nine Hashira, the elite swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps. He uses Water Breathing in battle and wears his signature half-patterned haori. In the game, he plays as a swift, technical fighter who keeps opponents at mid-range with flowing water attacks.
“This version hits different,” one of our testers noted after seeing the launch trailer. The Infinity Castle variant shows Giyu after he has fully accepted his role as Water Hashira. He no longer doubts his worth thanks to the memory of his friend Sabito.
CyberConnect2 crafted his 3D model directly from the anime designs. Every slash and block mirrors his fighting style from the Infinity Castle movie arc. The studio behind the Naruto Storm series knows how to make anime fighters feel right, and this pack looks to keep that track record solid.
Inside the Full Character Pass
The standalone pack offers just Giyu, but the Infinity Castle Character Pass gives you more bang for your buck. This bundle drops seven total fighters across several months.
Confirmed pass fighters include:
- Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)
- Kaigaku
- Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle)
- Akaza (Infinity Castle)
- Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle)
- Two yet-to-be-announced characters
Based on our experience with the first Hinokami Chronicles game, these character packs usually drop every four to six weeks. If you plan to buy three or more fighters, the pass saves you about 30% versus buying solo.
How It Stacks Up to Other Anime Games
Anime fighting games live or die by their roster updates. My Hero One’s Justice 2 dropped character passes years after launch, while Jump Force shut down its servers entirely. Demon Slayer takes a different path with focused, story-driven additions.
Unlike Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, which added characters from across a huge timeline, Hinokami Chronicles 2 sticks to the Infinity Castle arc. This keeps the story tight but means fewer total fighters. The trade-off? Higher quality models and moves that match the source material beat for beat.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Giyu Tomioka Infinity Castle DLC come out?
The pack drops on March 12, 2025, for all platforms. It launches simultaneously on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam.
Do I need the Character Pass to play as Giyu?
No. You can buy Giyu as a standalone download for around $5.99. The Character Pass simply offers all seven fighters at a discount if you want the full set.
What platforms support this Demon Slayer DLC?
You can play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Save data transfers between PS4 and PS5, and between Xbox One and Series X|S.
Is this Giyu different from the base game version?
Yes. This Infinity Castle version features new costumes, altered special moves, and distinct battle dialogue that reflect his growth during the Infinity Castle arc. He plays as a separate slot on the character select screen.
Who makes Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles 2?
SEGA publishes the game, while Aniplex produces it. CyberConnect2, famous for the Naruto Storm series, handles all development and 3D model work.
Grab the Giyu Tomioka Infinity Castle DLC when it hits stores on March 12, and check back with GameHaunt for our full review of his move set once we get our hands on the final build.
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