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Nioh 3

Nioh 3 is a 2026 action role-playing game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The third installment in the Nioh series, the game continues the franchise's blend of Sengoku-era Japanese history, mythology, and challenging stamina-based combat. Players navigate the spirit realm known as the Rift and create custom protagonists who can switch between Samurai and Ninja combat styles.

Developer
Team Ninja
Publisher
Koei Tecmo (JP/Asia) / Sony Interactive Entertainment (WW)
Release Date
February 6, 2026
Engine
Proprietary Team Ninja Engine
Price
$69.99 USD
Platforms
PlayStation 5 Windows
Genres
Action role-playing Hack and slash Soulslike
Modes
Single-player Cooperative multiplayer
Directors
Fumihiko Yasuda
Producers
Yosuke Hayashi

Key Systems

  • Style Switching: Toggle between Samurai and Ninja combat stances and skills dynamically to adapt to any battlefield.
  • The Rift: Explore a shifting, extra-dimensional spirit realm that overlays the open-field regions.
  • Yokai Shift: Channel powerful Yokai spirits to temporarily transform Clive/protagonist and unleash devastating strikes.
  • Loot & Crafting: Collect randomized weapon/armor drops and upgrade them at the Blacksmith using Amrita.

Reception

Metacritic
86/100

Downloadable Content 3

Name Released Type Content
Hell Rising 2026-09-15 (Expected) Paid First major expansion featuring a new story region, new yokai enemies, additional weapons, and challenging bosses.
Bloody Insurrection 2027-02-15 (Expected) Paid Second expansion wrapping up the main post-launch storyline, adding a new weapon class and high-end endgame difficulty.
April 2026 Update 2026-04-10 Free Free content update adding the Stone of Penance system and high-difficulty Battle Scrolls.

Data updated 2026-07-22.