Developer CyberConnect2 and publisher SEGA this week announced that their party board game title ‘Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!’ is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. First made available on the Nintendo Switch back in April, players across all platforms can now take control of their favourite Demon Slayer characters as they go about winning against their friends in local and online multiplayer sessions in this hectic party game. The game has multiple voiced dub languages as well.
With this release, the game has also gotten an update that adds Genya Shinazugawa and Kanao Tsuyuri as playable characters along with new stamps. Minor bugs have been squashed and matchmaking has been improved as well.
Have a gander at the full details below for Sweep the Board.
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 ($59.99 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/.
