Hertfordshire, 29th January 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA released a brand-new demo for their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, on PlayStation?5* and Windows PC via Steam?. In the demo, players will be able to explore the early stages of the game and receive an in-game bonus item**.
Before transcending time to save Japan when Nioh 3 launches on 6th February 2026, players can sharpen their blades in the new demo that includes both solo play and online multiplayer mode for up to three players***. Aspiring shoguns will be able to create their own custom character and dive into the turbulent Warring States period, even testing their skills in an electrifying boss fight against Jakotsu-baba, with save data carrying over to the final game upon release. Players who complete the demo by 15th February 2026, will receive the in-game bonus item Twin-Snake Helmet, which can be used in the full version of the game.* More details about the demo are available on the official website.
* PlayStation?5 users in Germany will need to have a PlayStation?Plus account in order to download and play the demo.
**Those who already obtained the bonus during the PlayStation?5 Alpha Demo will not be able to obtain the bonus for this demo.
***Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer mode.
Nioh 3 is now available to pre-order physically and digitally. Players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition or separately purchase the Season Pass. Furthermore, a SteelBook? edition is also available to pre-order, and comes with the base game and two exclusive bonus DLCs. All versions of the game come with an early purchase bonus** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam?, available for a limited time after the game releases.
Nioh 3 and the Nioh franchise will be featured in the upcoming Samurai exhibition at the British Museum in February 2026. For more information, please check the official website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 6th February 2026 on PlayStation?5 and Windows PC via Steam?. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
**** The Early Purchase Bonus “Hellfrost Armor set” will be available to redeem in-game until 19th February 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date. Additionally, players eligible to receive the Early Purchase Bonus will receive bonus armour sets inspired by the protagonists from the previous titles, the “Youngblood Armor (Samurai)” and the “Lone Wolf’s Armor (Ninja)”.