KOEI Tecmo has announced the next part in its Nioh series, Nioh 3. The publisher has also shared the game’s first gameplay trailer, which you can find below.
Nioh 3 takes place in a large open world where players can explore freely. Just like in the older Nioh games, there is a lot of tension and danger in every corner, making each moment feel exciting and intense.
In this game, you will battle powerful monsters called yokai. These enemies are tough and will challenge your skills in every fight. You’ll also visit spooky villages where strange and suspicious creatures are hiding, waiting to surprise you.
One of the biggest challenges in the game is a special area called The Crucible. This place is made for the most daring players. It has hard battles and strong enemies that will really test your strength and bravery.
As you explore the cursed kingdom, you’ll move through dangerous and thrilling new places. These areas are filled with traps, secrets, and enemies that want to stop you. You must stay alert and be ready for anything if you want to survive.
In Nioh 3, players can choose between two cool fighting styles: Samurai and Ninja. Each style has its own strengths. The Samurai style is strong and powerful, while the Ninja style is fast and sneaky. You can switch between these two styles anytime you want during a battle. This lets you adjust your fighting style based on the enemies you’re facing or the level you’re exploring.
The Samurai style in Nioh 3 feels a lot like the gameplay from the earlier Nioh games. But this time, there are some exciting new features.
One of the new moves is called “Arts Proficiency”. This makes your martial arts attacks stronger. Another new move is called “Deflect”. With this, you can block an enemy’s attack right at the last second. If you time it just right, you can stay safe and even turn the fight in your favor.
These new actions will make battles more intense, more dangerous, and way more exciting — especially when you’re face-to-face with a strong enemy.
On the other hand, the Ninja style will be all about fast moves and quick thinking. Ninjas are great at dodging attacks and jumping through the air. They can stay out of the enemy’s reach and strike from a safe distance using special moves called Ninjutsu.
Players can use different Ninjutsu techniques depending on what’s happening in the fight. One move is called “Mist”, which leaves behind a fake copy of the ninja after an attack to confuse enemies. Another move is “Evade”, which lets you dodge an enemy’s strike at the last second.
These tricks will help you stay safe while sneaking around enemies and hitting them with fast, powerful attacks from behind.
Nioh 3 will be coming to PS5 in early 2026. And, since all of KOEI Tecmo’s games have been ported to the PC, we are 100% that we’ll also get it.
So, the big question is when and not if. KOEI Tecmo has not issued an official press release for Nioh 3 as of yet. My guess is that the game will be exclusive to PS5 for a year or so. Thus, we should expect Nioh 3 to hit the PC sometime in 2027.
If the press release contains any more details about the PC version, I will be sure to update this story.
Now here is a pleasant surprise. KOEI Tecmo stated that the PC version will come out alongside the PS5 version. In other words, we’ll get Nioh 3 in early 2026.
Enjoy the trailer and stay tuned for more!
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