Free Update Also Now Live, Adds 2 New Playable Characters and More
July 16, 2024
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SEGA :
IRVINE, Calif. – July 16, 2024 – SEGA®️ is excited to announce Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! launches today for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam! The game is also available for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
New Free Content Update!
A free update (v1.10) is now live for all available platforms, which adds the following:
Genya Shinazugawa and Kanao Tsuyuri as playable characters.
Additional in-game Stamps, Frames, and Avatar images.
Stamps are used for in-game communication during the “Sweep the Board!” game mode.
Frames and Avatar images are used for Player Cards, in-game profiles that are shared with other players locally and online.
This free update also includes other online matchmaking improvements, along with fixes for minor technical issues.
Please note an internet connection is required to download and install the update. Depending on your console of choice, a paid subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, PlayStation®Plus, or Xbox Live Gold is also required to play online.
Details on the Digital Edition Available Now for Purchase
Those who order the digital edition for any of the available platforms will unlock the following:
Base game (£49.99 MSRP)
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.
A physical edition of the game is also available for purchase. For more information, including links to where users can order the game, be sure to visit the official game site.
About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!
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!
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and the Nintendo Switch family of systems. For more information about the game, please visit the official website at https://demonslayer-sweeptheboard.sega.com/.
About SEGA of America, Inc.:
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic's Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus' Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
©DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA SWEEP THE BOARD COMMITTEE
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