Hertfordshire, 20th February 2026 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that Nioh 3, their new dark samurai action RPG, has sold over one million copies worldwide, making it the fastest title in franchise history to reach this milestone. In addition, the Nioh franchise has now reached a total of over 10 million copies sold globally. To celebrate, an accolades trailer has been released. Nioh 3 is now available on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. A free demo is available on the same platforms, allowing players to discover the beginning of the journey that awaits them.
In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo period. The story unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States period, the Heian period’s capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu period. Players will be able to freely explore each era as a vast open field featuring beautiful and distinct environments.
Nioh 3 and the Nioh franchise are featured in the blockbuster Samurai exhibition at the British Museum, now open to the public until 4th May. Additionally, the Museum has released a video featuring curator Joe Nickols discussing the historical elements of Nioh 3.
For more information, please check the official website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
Nioh 3 is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game includes Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.