KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA today revealed Nioh 3, the newest installment in their dark samurai action role-playing game franchise, which will be available for Windows PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 at the same time in early 2026. In honor of the news, KOEI TECMO has made a free, limited-time demo available only on the PlayStation 5 today!
Check out the NIOH 3 Summer Game Fest 2025 Trailer:
Within Japan’s historically volatile Sengoku period, Nioh 3 depicts the story of a young warrior who is destined to become the next Shogun. Players can freely roam the broad area where the game is located while taking in the distinct tension that comes with all Nioh games. As you strive to survive the cursed kingdom, you will have to face terrifying confrontations with monstrous yokai, explore towns where mysterious beings lurk, take on the difficult challenges of The Crucible, and enjoy the exciting, hostile new surroundings!
The chance to experience two different fighting techniques in combat—Samurai and Ninja—is new to the Nioh series. The gameplay is reminiscent of earlier Nioh games because of the Samurai style. A number of fierce and lethal face-to-face encounters have been facilitated by the addition of new actions including “Arts Proficiency,” which increases the power of martial arts, and “Deflect,” which enables players to stop opponent assaults at the last second.
Ninjas have the benefit of being able to attack from outside of the enemy’s range by employing a variety of “Ninjitsu” methods depending on the circumstances on the battlefield. Ninja style, on the other hand, specializes in fast movements like dodging and aerial attacks. Players can employ strategies like “Evade,” which enables them to barely miss opposing strikes, and “Mist,” which leaves a clone after an attack. Players can use both strategies to outmaneuver opponents and launch devastating speed strikes from behind.
Depending on the obstacles and encounters that lie ahead, players can opt to battle utilizing only one style continually or effortlessly swap between Samurai and Ninja techniques at any time, depending on the adversaries’ and stages’ characteristics.
All players are invited by KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA to try out these new Ninja and Samurai abilities starting today in the Nioh 3 Alpha Demo, which is only accessible on the PlayStation 5 until June 18, 2025. An early glimpse at the game, including a method for creating characters in progress, is offered by the free demo. Players are asked to share their opinions about the new battle types and open field exploring after completing the demo. After the game is finished, a survey will be available on the official website to aid with feedback.
A unique helmet that can be used in the full version of Nioh 3 will be given to players that successfully complete the demo.
For more information on Nioh 3, visit the official website, YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Discord.
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