Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA recently announced that a demo for the action RPG Nioh 3 will launch on January 29, 2026. The demo will be playable solo or in online multiplayer for up to three players. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game. Early purchase bonus details were also revealed. A Game Awards trailer was also released. Nioh 3 will launch on February 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Additional details:
Before transcending through time to save Japan, players will be able to sharpen their blades in the new demo 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.
Additionally, new exclusive bonuses for players who will receive the early purchase bonus have been revealed. These players will receive bonus armor 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 downloadable content. 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.
Stay tuned at Gaming Instincts via Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more gaming news.
Shows a mission in the game.