Nioh 3 officially announced at State of Play, and you can play the demo today
Samurai vs. Ninja: Nioh 3 introduces new combat styles and Yokai battles.
Team Ninja has officially unveiled Nioh 3 during Sony’s State of Play, confirming the return of the acclaimed samurai action RPG. The game is set to launch in early 2026, but fans can already try it out, as a demo is available now on PS5.
What’s new in Nioh 3?
The latest entry in the Nioh series introduces:
- Two combat styles – Players can switch between Samurai and Ninja, each offering distinct abilities and techniques.
- Open-field exploration – Unlike previous games, Nioh 3 features larger, interconnected environments with hidden secrets and unexpected encounters.
- New Yokai enemies – The game introduces deadlier supernatural foes, requiring strategic combat adjustments.
The story follows a young warrior’s rise to become a heroic Shogun, battling formidable Yokai in a dark, war-torn Japan.
Demo available now
To celebrate the announcement, Team Ninja has released a limited-time demo for Nioh 3, exclusively on PS5. Players can experience early gameplay mechanics, test the new combat styles, and face off against powerful Yokai before the full release in 2026.
Nioh 3 marks a bold evolution for the franchise, blending fast-paced action, deep RPG mechanics, and expanded exploration. With the demo available now, fans can get a taste of the brutal samurai combat before the full launch next year.
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