Nioh 3 Launches on 6 February 2026
We're returning to feudal Japan!
During the State of Play presentation, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja unveiled the latest trailer for Nioh 3, the next project from these action genre legends.
As we saw in previous trailers and the 5 June 2025 demo, the protagonist is Tokugawa Takechiyo, the future Shogun of Japan during the Sengoku period. However, sinister plots are brewing in the shadows, and his younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, plans to dethrone him, driven by hatred.
His plan succeeds with the help of dark forces and an army of yokai, thus ending Japan's period of peace. With the support of his guardian spirit, Kusanagi, Takechiyo escapes the hell that has fallen upon the Japanese land and embarks on a journey that defies the very laws of time to reclaim his place as shogun.
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja promise their most expansive adventure yet, which will include multiple eras and locations. From Edo Castle and the Tōtōmi region in the Sengoku period, to the capital Kyoto in the Heian era, players will be able to explore each era in what the developers call "open-field" levels (larger, semi-open levels). In his mission to confront his brother, Takechiyo will fight terrifying yokai, powerful enemies, and face the dangers of the Crucible.
Throughout the journey, players will encounter numerous historical figures, including Takeda Shingen, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Minamoto no Yoritomo. Familiar characters from previous games are also present, such as Hattori Hanzo, Honda Tadakatsu, and Saito Fuku, who return to support Takechiyo. All are played by well-known actors, such as Tao Tsuchiya (the mysterious queen from Yamatai-koku) and Kanata Hongo (Tokugawa Kunimatsu).
The game is already available for pre-order in three editions: Standard, Digital Deluxe, and SteelBook®, with the latter offering exclusive content. Any pre-order includes bonus items designed to help players survive their first encounter with the game's horrors.
Nioh 3 will be released on 6 February 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC (Windows), via Steam.
