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Nioh 3 News
The latest news and rumors about Nioh 3 for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Nioh 3 updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Nioh 3 for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
Nioh 3 Gets Major 1.05 Update — New Content, Stone of Penance, and Dozens of Fixes
Nioh 3 has just received a major update, version 1.05, which not only expands the game’s content but also significantly refines the combat system, fixing dozens of technical issues—from critical progression blockers to bugs in animations and weapon mechanics. It’s a substantial patch, clearly aimed at stabilizing the late-game experience and giving players new reasons to revisit previously completed areas.
Koei Tecmo Reveals Sales Figures for Nioh, Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors, and More
Japanese publisher Koei Tecmo has updated the lifetime sales figures for its major franchises. Unsurprisingly, Dynasty Warriors remains the company’s crown jewel, reaching a massive 24 million units sold.
The developer of Nioh 3 will earn 50% more this year than planned, but it's not because of successful games
Koei Tecmo, responsible for the release of Nioh 3, expects record revenue for this fiscal year. However, commercial success is not related to games, but rather to investments.
Nioh 3 to Receive Free Update with Hardcore Missions and New Rewards
Nioh 3 is getting a major free update on April 27, 2026, bringing new systems, high-level content, and additional rewards for players.
Ben Starr: “The industry needs more new original games!”
The star of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy XVI has urged the industry to create new IPs instead of living in the past.
As early as tomorrow, 11 games on PS5 Pro will receive support for the upgraded PSSR
Sony continues to expand the capabilities of PlayStation 5 Pro. As early as March 17, 11 games will receive support for the updated version of the PSSR upscaler.
Steam Reveals Top Releases for February
Valve has unveiled its list of the most successful Steam releases for February. The lineup features 12 titles that generated the highest revenue during their first two weeks on the platform.
Samurai Are Printing Money: Nioh 3 Becomes Fastest-Selling Entry as Series Surpasses 10 Million Copies
Nioh 3 has delivered the strongest launch in the franchise’s history. The game has sold over 1 million copies, while total sales across the entire Nioh series have now exceeded 10 million units.
Record Broken: Nioh 3 Becomes Koei Tecmo's Most Successful Game on Steam
Soulslike Nioh 3 hit a peak concurrent player count of 88,045 on Steam, making it Koei Tecmo’s most successful PC release on the platform. The previous record belonged to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Team Ninja Releases Nioh 3 Demo Update 1.03 Focused on Stability and Bug Fixes
Team Ninja has released update Ver. 1.03 for the demo version of Nioh 3, focusing on fixing technical issues and improving overall stability. The patch does not add new content, but it addresses a number of annoying bugs players have encountered.
Nioh 3 Sets New Steam Record for the Series with Over 70,000 Concurrent Players at Launch
Team Ninja has officially released Nioh 3 for PlayStation 5 and PC, marking the series’ first simultaneous launch on both platforms. On Steam, the game is already setting a new franchise record, having reached a peak of 70,186 concurrent players — and that’s even before the weekend has begun.
Nioh 3 Director Reveals Game That Influenced Boss Design
In an interview with PC Gamer, Masaki Fujita, the director of Nioh 3, shared that the game incorporates all the lessons learned by Koei Tecmo from its recent releases.
Here’s How Steam Players Are Rating Nioh 3
Today (February 6), the soulslike action game Nioh 3 launched on Steam, quickly racking up several hundred user reviews. At the time of writing, the game boasts a 74% positive rating.
Nioh 3 Slashes Onto PC and PS5 — And Gets Cracked Almost Instantly
Nioh 3 has officially launched on PC and PS5 — the latest entry in the dark action RPG series from KOEI TECMO and Team Ninja. The game is now available on Steam in Standard and Digital Deluxe editions, with an optional Season Pass.
Nioh 3 Demo Gets Huge Combat Overhaul Before Feb 6 Launch
Team Ninja has unleashed a major update for the Nioh 3 demo, fine-tuning combat systems, balance, and squashing bugs to better mirror the final game.
An Early Game of the Year Contender? First Reviews for Nioh 3 Are In
The first reviews for Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo’s action RPG Nioh 3 are here, and they’re painting a very promising picture. As of this writing, the game boasts an impressive 86 on Metacritic.
Nioh 3 Demo Surpasses One Million Downloads
It was recently reported that the Nioh 3 souls‑like demo reached a peak concurrent Steam audience of 39,227 players. Now Team Ninja has announced that the demo has been downloaded more than one million times.
Nioh 3 Potentially Coming to Xbox Series X/S
It looks like Nioh 3 might be making its way to Xbox Series X/S. A recent trailer included a crucial detail: the game will only be a PS5 console exclusive for the first six months after its release.
Nioh 3 Demo Patch 1.02.01 Boosts Ki Recovery, Fixes Samurai Skills & Steam Bugs
Team Ninja released update Ver. 1.02.01 for the Nioh 3 demo on PS5 and PC (Steam). The patch focuses on balance, usability, and stability: devs boosted Ki recovery, improved shrine mechanics, and fixed numerous bugs with Samurai and Ninja skills.
Nioh 3 Demo Hits 39,000 Peak Concurrent Players on Steam
The Steam demo for Team Ninja’s upcoming soulslike Nioh 3 has made quite a splash since its late-January release, drawing in nearly 40,000 peak concurrent players.
Nioh 3 PC Performance Tested
YouTube creator Karan Benchmarks has put the Nioh 3 Steam demo, which launched on January 29, through its paces. The performance test covers a wide range of hardware, including the GTX 1650, RTX 3050, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, and RTX 5050.
Nioh 3 Demo Live Now: Finish It to Unlock an Exclusive Helmet in the Full Game
Team Ninja has released a playable demo for Nioh 3, available starting today, January 29, 2026. Players who complete the demo by February 15, 2026 will receive an exclusive in-game reward in the full version: the Twin-Snake Helmet.
Resident Evil Requiem Tops Steam’s Most Wishlisted Games for February
SteamDB has revealed the most anticipated games hitting Steam this February based on user wishlists. Taking the top spot is the survival horror title Resident Evil Requiem, which promises to take players back to the ruins of Raccoon City.
Nioh 3 Showcase Highlights Samurai–Ninja Combat as Demo Arrives January 29
KOEI TECMO and Team Ninja have released a new gameplay showcase for Nioh 3, highlighting battles against unique yokai, historical heroes, and the dual samurai- and ninja-style combat system.
Dead or Alive Might Be Returning? Koei Tecmo President Teases a “Nostalgic Title”
Fans of Japanese publisher Koei Tecmo have a new reason to get excited. In a recent year-end interview, AAA division head Yosuke Hayashi unexpectedly hinted that, alongside new projects, the company might bring back a certain “nostalgic game” [url=https://www.famitsu.com/article/202512/61923?page=6].
Nioh 3 Demo Coming to Steam in January With Online Co-Op
Koei Tecmo has shared new details about Nioh 3, announcing the release date of the demo and revealing early purchase bonuses. The action game’s demo will be available on January 29, 2026, on Steam, giving players an early chance to try the game.
Sony Showcases Most Anticipated PlayStation 5 Games of 2026 in New Video
Sony has released a new video highlighting some of the most anticipated games coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026. The showcase features projects from a variety of genres, though some notable titles are missing for unknown reasons. For example, GTA 6—which is currently slated for release on November 19, 2026 (unless it gets delayed again)—didn’t make the cut.
Nioh 3 System Requirements Revealed — NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti Recommended for 60 FPS
Team Ninja has officially unveiled the system requirements for Nioh 3, along with new details about the game, which takes the series to the Bakumatsu era—the final chapter of samurai history in Japan—for the first time. The third installment promises to be the culmination of the studio’s recent action RPG efforts, blending modernized weaponry with classic sword combat, and introducing new characters and yokai.
Nioh 3 Release Date Revealed in New Trailer
At State of Play, Japanese studio Team Ninja unveiled a new trailer and announced the release date for the action RPG Nioh 3. The game is set to launch on February 6, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nearly 20 Minutes of New Nioh 3 Gameplay Shown — Bloody Battles, Open-World Exploration, and More
A brand-new gameplay video for the upcoming soulslike action game Nioh 3, first announced in June, has surfaced online. The footage runs for nearly 20 minutes, showcasing open-world exploration and brutal combat in pools of blood.
New Nioh 3 Gameplay Showcases Boss Battle Against Takeda Shingen
IGN has released a brand-new gameplay video for the upcoming action RPG Nioh 3, featuring an intense boss fight against Takeda Shingen. The eight-minute clip walks viewers through various phases of the battle, right up to the final victory over the formidable enemy.
Koei Tecmo has revealed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025
Koei Tecmo has unveiled its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025, which will take place from September 25th to 28th at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Team Ninja Announces Nioh 3, PS5 Demo Drops
Team Ninja has officially announced Nioh 3, the next installment in their acclaimed soulslike series set in a dark, fantastical vision of Japan. The developers unleashed a debut trailer and revealed the first details about the project, and things are looking intense.