From first duel to Daidara.
This page names demo locations and opponents. It does not describe unreleased retail story beats.
| Part | What it teaches | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kiyomizu-dera | Movement, soul absorption and the core sword-defense vocabulary | Original demo |
| Ganryu encounter | A duel-shaped test of timing and defensive choices | Original demo |
| Oni Refuge | A new hub-like space introduced in the expansion | Added 25 Aug |
| Daidara | A new boss pressure test built around souls left in the arena | Added 25 Aug |
Where can I download it?
Use the demo entry attached to the game’s official store page on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam or Nintendo Switch 2. Store availability can be region-sensitive; opening the platform page on the device is safer than using a third-party mirror.
Steam · Xbox demo · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation announcement
How long is it?
Capcom described the original June slice as roughly 30 minutes. The 25 August expansion adds the Oni Refuge and Daidara, so that old estimate no longer defines the entire current demo. No official expanded-demo duration is published; player time will vary with exploration, retries and challenge hunting.
Does progress transfer?
No. Story position, collected souls and demo items do not carry into the retail campaign. The retained save file has a different purpose: it unlocks the Kubi Akari Charm in the full game, and the official update describes that charm as a stat boost.
Do not delete the demo save if you want the launch reward. This is a save-data recognition bonus, not campaign continuation.
Best use of one demo run
- Learn the vocabulary. Separate Block, Parry, Deflect and Issen by what each is trying to accomplish.
- Practice soul discipline. Absorb souls before greed turns a safe opening into resource loss.
- Reach the expanded content. Visit the Oni Refuge and face Daidara so your impression reflects the current build.
- Watch the Issen count. If you want the reported Special Challenge, verify that the demo registers ten direct Issen attacks.
Build the combat loop · Prepare for Daidara · Investigate Special Challenge