Alright, let’s dive right into it. So, guess what? PlayStation State of Play just dropped some wild news on us. Nioh 3 is happening. Yep, you heard that right — the Nioh series is back and shaking things up in a big way. How cool is that?
First off, they’re aiming for an early 2026 launch for Nioh 2. I mean, talk about playing the long game, right?
Now here’s a twist I didn’t see coming — it’s not just for PlayStation this time. PC gamers, high five! It’s dropping on both PS5 and PC at the same time. Sweet deal. But listen, here’s the kicker: there’s a demo out already! Like, right now! Sadly, it’s PS5-only. Sorry, PC folks.
And this isn’t just any demo. It’s the alpha version, which kinda hints that we’re getting at least one more demo before the full release. Team Ninja being Team Ninja, you know?
Our new adventure is set in Japan’s Sengoku period. We’ve got a fresh face leading the charge — some young warrior, Tokugawa, who’s on track to be the next Shogun. And of course, those pesky Yokai are back, making life all sorts of interesting.
But here’s where things get juicy. They’re calling Nioh 3 an “open field” game. Not quite an open world, which is kinda curious. Maybe it’s because of the mixed reviews from Rise of the Ronin? Who knows. Anyway, it sounds like we’re getting more breathing room to roam, even if the trailer was a bit shy on details.
Oh, oh! And the combat’s got some fresh twists too. According to this PlayStation Blog post (shoutout to Fumihiko Yasuda), we’re looking at two main combat styles: Samurai and Ninja.
Switching between them sounds slick. The Samurai style sticks close to the traditional Nioh feel but throws in some new goodies like Arts Proficiency and Deflect — hello, parry system!
Meanwhile, the Ninja style cranks up the speed and introduces aerial moves. Ever wanted to do a ninja attack and then leave a clone behind? Yeah, that’s a thing now.
Nioh 3 is shaping up to be a pretty big deal for the series. Fingers crossed Team Ninja nails it with this evolution. Can’t wait to dive in and get lost in this new world.
