Nioh 3 has been announced, with it aiming to release in early 2026
During the recent State of Play, Koei Tecmo revealed Nioh 3, their next entry in the popular souls-like series, which is set to release in early 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC. Check out the reveal trailer for the game below.
There is another big story going on in the game, but Koei Tecmo have released a basic synopsis for it, you can check it out below.
In Nioh 3, fans take on the role of a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. Players will be able to enjoy a unique open-field experience that combines the freedom of exploration with the tension and intensity of action characteristics that encompasses all Nioh titles. From fighting monstruous yokai and exploring villages where suspicious beings lurk, to tackling the daunting challenges of the Crucible, players will enjoy thrilling and hostile new environments as they fight to survive in this cursed kingdom.
A new addition to the series is the option to enjoy two different play styles, Samurai and Ninja. For those who have played the first two titles, the Samurai will be most familiar to them, as it offers a more traditional playstyle, but there are new additions, such as the ability to enhance your martial arts skills with the new Arts Proficiency or block with the new Deflect action.
For those seeking a whole new challenge, Ninja is what you will want to look at. As you might expect from the name, the new playstyle offers a faster experience, including the option of performing attacks and dodges in the air. Using a variety of Ninjitsu techniques at their disposal such as “Mist”, which leaves a clone after an attack, and “Evade”, which allows them to narrowly avoid enemy strikes, players will be able to outmanoeuvre enemies and deliver devastating speed attacks from behind.
For those on PlayStation 5, a special demo for the game has been made available and will only be so until June 18. The full game will also release on PC in early 2026, but there is no firm date beyond that at this time.
