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Nioh 3 is the next major entry in Team Ninja’s critically acclaimed and unforgiving action RPG series, and it’s shaping up to be a bold evolution of the franchise. Publisher Koei Tecmo just announced and it's safe to say that we're in for quite a brutal ride, judging by the reveal footage.
If this one is on your list for 2026, below you'll find some key details about the game, including trailers, story bits, platforms, screenshots and more.
Nioh 3 trailers
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Nioh 3 Brings New Setting and Storyline
In Nioh 3, players step into the role of a young warrior rising to power as the next Shogun. The story takes place in a cursed version of feudal Japan, with players exploring villages, haunted forests, and corrupted battlegrounds where monstrous yokai roam.
Open-Field Exploration
Unlike previous entries, Nioh 3 introduces a more open-field gameplay structure. The game won't be fully open-world, though, but the open-field design allows for broader exploration, branching paths, and more dynamic encounters, according to Team Ninja. Players will be free to explore hostile environments at their own pace, which should be useful if a certain boss proves to be a tough nut to crack.
Dual Combat Styles: Samurai and Ninja
A key innovation in Nioh 3 is the introduction of two distinct fighting styles—Samurai and Ninja:
Samurai Style builds on the classic Nioh combat formula, with added mechanics like “Arts Proficiency” to boost martial techniques and “Deflect” for last-second parries.
Ninja Style emphasises agility and stealth, offering aerial movement, evasive skills like “Evade,” and illusions such as “Mist,” which leaves behind a clone after attacks.
Players will be able to switch seamlessly between the two styles, adapting to different enemies and tactical situations in combat.
Nioh 3 screenshots
Playable Alpha Demo
A limited-time alpha demo is available exclusively on PS5 until June 18, 2025. It includes early access to character creation, combat systems, and an open-field mission. Players who complete the demo will receive a special in-game item in the full release and are encouraged to submit feedback via an online survey.
Nioh 3 Confirmed Release Platforms
Nioh 3 is launching on PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. Those are the only two platforms that have been announced so far. Xbox players will once again miss out on a Japanese game, but there's still hope that the game arrives at a later date to Xbox Series X and S.
Nioh 3 Release Date and Language Support
Nioh 3 is expected to launch in early 2026 with full Japanese and English voice acting and subtitles in multiple languages, including French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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