- Nioh 3 was officially revealed with a 2026 launch window
- The game arrives on PS5 and PC, but PS5 players can try a free demo today until June 18
- The new Nioh entrance in the open world will offer two styles of play, Samurai and Ninja
Koei Tecmo officially announced Nioh 3 At the June State of Play Showcase in PlayStation.
Revealed alongside a history trailer, the studio has confirmed that its new open world Nioh The game will take place in the Japan Sengoku period and will be released for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in 2026.
Although the game of souls is in a year, fans can consult the Nioh 3 Alpha Demo, which is available exclusively on PS5 until June 18. The demo offers an early overview of the game, with a system for creating in progress.
Once the players have finished the demo, they can provide comments, including reflections on new battle styles and open exploration. They will also receive a special helmet for use in Nioh 3full game.
“In Nioh 3Fans assume the role of a young warrior ready to become the next Shogun during the turbulent Sengoku in Japan. Players will be able to enjoy a unique field experience that combines freedom of exploration with the tension and intensity of action characteristics that all encompass Nioh Titles, “Koei Tecmo said.
“To fight against the monstrous Yokai and to explore the villages where suspicious beings hide, to meet the intimidating challenges of the Creuset, the players will appreciate new exciting and hostile environments while they are fighting to survive in this cursed kingdom.”
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The last Nioh The entry will present two distinct combat styles: Samurai and Ninja. Samurai will offer gameplay experience similar to Nioh Titles, while introducing new actions such as improving the martial arts power with the action of “artistic competence”, or the ability to block enemy attacks with “diversion”.
The Ninja Playstyle offers a faster gameplay experience, allowing players to carry out aerial actions and dodges and attack enemies outside their reach.
Ninja players will also be able to go beyond enemies and offer devastating speed attacks behind using a variety of ninjitsu techniques, such as “Mist”, which leaves a clone after having attacked and “ escape ”, which allows them to narrowly avoid enemy strikes.
It is not necessary to decide between a single style of play, because Koei Tecmo explained that the game allows players to go instantly from one combat style to another during the battle, or to choose to continuously use a single style.
Nioh 3 is available on Wishlist now on Steam. The game will also be available in Japanese and English voice with English, French. Italian, German and Spanish subtitles.
