Nioh 3
A time-traveling samurai and ninja action RPG set in feudal Japan.
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Nioh 3 is developed by Koei Tecmo division Team Ninja, with Fumihiko Yasuda serving as general producer.[1] The team decided not to give the Ninja style Ki Pulse to further differentiate it from the Samurai style.[1] The choice to incorporate the Ninja playstyle was influenced by the worldwide appeal of ninjas and the studio's background with the Ninja Gaiden series.[1] Koei Tecmo made the announcement of Nioh 3 in June 2025.[2]
A demo with a limited availability period was made available on the PlayStation 5.[2] February 6, 2026 was the launch date for the game on PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms.[2] The initial DLC, named Hell Rising, has a scheduled release of August 19, 2026.[3]
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The PCGamesN account states that Nioh 3 would be the first game in the series to arrive on PC on day one.[4] The GamesRadar account reports that general producer Fumihiko Yasuda explained the ninja style contrasts the familiar samurai approach, "allowing for more diverse combat experiences"[5] The same source notes that more contained zones have "been transformed into open fields, significantly enhancing the freedom and immersion in exploration and strategy"[5] The GamesRadar account also states that Yasuda shies away from outright calling this an open-world game, instead emphasizing a broadened format.[5]
The PCGamesN account confirms that Nioh 3's announcement trailer was showcased at the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play event.[4]
References
- Wikipedia, "Nioh 3" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "How Nioh 3 is Changing the Game with Ninja Style and the Distinctive Mist System – IGN First", IGN, September 16, 2025 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nioh 3" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Makuch, "Nioh 3 Revealed At State Of Play, Free Demo Out Today", GameSpot, June 4, 2025 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nioh 3" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Wolens, "Nioh 3's first DLC hits in August, brings new weapons, a trip to the (sort of) future, and there's a mega-hard difficulty mode for the sickos", PC Gamer, July 28, 2026 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Down, "Nioh 3 release date window, demo, trailer, and more", PCGamesN, June 5, 2025. facts only, no text reused. pcgamesn.com
- Wood, "Nioh 3 announced for 2026: Team Ninja's genuinely great Soulslike series is back with a bigger open world, and there's a demo out today", GamesRadar, June 5, 2025. facts only, no text reused. gamesradar.com
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- Wikipedia: Nioh 3 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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