Bushiroad has officially locked in the release date for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, a highly anticipated fighting game based on the legendary anime and manga series. The game is set to launch worldwide on July 17, 2025, simultaneously for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Alongside the launch details, the company has also unveiled plans for post-release DLC characters, special edition bonuses, and pre-order perks for digital and physical buyers.
DLC Characters Confirmed, Neferpitou Joins First Season Pass
Fans eager for more content post-launch won’t have to wait long. Bushiroad has confirmed that while Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact will ship with 16 playable fighters, the roster will expand gradually with additional characters arriving as DLC.
The first confirmed post-launch fighter is Neferpitou, the formidable Royal Guard member of the Chimera Ants. Neferpitou is scheduled to join the game in Fall 2025 as part of Season Pass 1, which will continue adding content throughout multiple seasonal updates until Summer 2026.
Bushiroad has not yet revealed the full list of upcoming DLC characters, but given the depth of Hunter x Hunter’s roster, fans can expect some fan-favorite fighters to make their way into the game over the next year.
Physical and Digital Bonuses Detailed
With the game’s release just months away, Bushiroad has shared details on exclusive content that will be available for those purchasing physical or digital editions.
Physical Limited Edition Contents
For collectors, the physical limited edition of Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact will come packed with:
- A serial code for Season Pass 1, ensuring access to all upcoming DLC fighters.
- Exclusive in-game skins for Kurapika and Hisoka.
- A special art booklet featuring concept art and behind-the-scenes content.
- Acrylic stands of Gon and Killua, perfect for display.
Digital Pre-Order Bonuses Vary by Platform
Players opting for the digital version won’t be left out, as pre-ordering will grant platform-exclusive alternate skins for key characters:
- Nintendo Switch: Alternate skin for Gon
- PlayStation 5: Alternate skin for Killua
- PC (Steam): Alternate skin for Hisoka
First Trailer Released in Japanese and English
To build anticipation, Bushiroad has released an official release date trailer for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact. The original Japanese version is available on Bushiroad’s YouTube channel, while an English version has been uploaded by Arc System Works America for international audiences.
The trailer provides a fresh look at the game’s combat system, character abilities, and signature Nen attacks, teasing high-speed battles and dynamic visuals faithful to Yoshihiro Togashi’s original work.
What to Expect on Release Day
When Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact arrives in July 2025, players can look forward to:
- A launch roster of 16 characters, including series icons like Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Hisoka.
- Nen-based combat mechanics, allowing players to wield techniques from the source material.
- Post-launch DLC characters, starting with Neferpitou in Fall 2025.
- Season Pass 1, offering new content updates every season until Summer 2026.
- Exclusive pre-order and limited edition bonuses, depending on the platform and format chosen.
With its confirmed release date, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is shaping up to be one of the biggest anime fighting games of 2025. Fans can now mark their calendars for July 17, 2025, as the battle for Nen supremacy begins.
