During The Game Awards 2025, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced that a new demo for their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, will be released on 29th January 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. In an action-packed trailer, new exclusive early purchase bonuses have been revealed for those who purchase** the game ahead of its release on 6th February 2026.
Before transcending through time to save Japan, players will be able to sharpen their blades in the new demo, releasing on 29th January 2026, in solo or online multiplayer for up to three players*. After completing the demo, fans will be able to carry over their save data to the final game and continue their journey to become Shogun. More details about the new demo will be released at a later date.
*Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer.
Additionally, new exclusive bonuses for players who will receive the early purchase bonus** have been revealed. These players will receive bonus armour sets inspired by the protagonists from the previous titles, the “Youngblood Armor (Samurai)” worn by William in Nioh and the “Lone Wolf’s Armor (Ninja)” worn by Hiddy in Nioh 2. These items will be obtained by redeeming the early purchase bonus “Hellfrost Armor Set” in game.
Lastly, a special discount is available on the Steam® version of Nioh: Complete Edition, allowing players to experience the first title in this highly acclaimed franchise at 90% off.
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.
*Digital pre-orders in UAE, Australia and New Zealand territories will be available at a later date. Users can add the game to their Wishlist on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam® and will become notified when pre-orders are available in their country.
**The Early Purchase Bonus will be available for those who purchase the game by 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.
