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Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA will release a free Nioh 3 update on April 27 that adds multiple high-difficulty Battle Scrolls, new skills as rewards for completing those missions, and the Stone of Penance to boost accessory values at higher difficulties. The update also includes balance adjustments for certain Graces, and the team promises further DLC later this year. Nioh 3 is available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Koei Tecmo and Gust announce Blue Reflection Quartet, a digital collection for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC that bundles all four Blue Reflection stories (including console remakes of Ray and Sun) with enhancements; launching worldwide on July 30. In the West it’s digital-only, while Japan will have physical editions; Switch 2 and Switch versions are separate products with no cross‑save transfers, and multiple pricing tiers are available.
Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies in two weeks, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series, while the overall Nioh franchise has surpassed 10 million copies sold. Koei Tecmo celebrated with an accolades trailer and a thank-you message to players. A recent post-launch patch fixed progress-halting bugs, crashes, tweaked enemy health, and corrected the friend-searching mechanic.
Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, the fastest pace yet for the series, pushing total Nioh sales to over 10 million. Released on February 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam), the game expands the franchise with a larger, open‑world style world spanning multiple Edo periods, introduces two combat styles (Samurai and Ninja) with new mechanics like Deflect and Arts Proficiency, and features a Guardian Spirit named Kusanagi guiding players through a richly varied Japan.
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA announced DEAD OR ALIVE New Project for PlayStation 5 (with other platforms to be confirmed) to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary; no release date has been announced, but a teaser trailer was released.
Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 is shown as a PlayStation 5 exclusive at launch, with the exclusivity window lasting at least six months after February 6, 2026. The PC version is already available, and while no Xbox release is confirmed, the trailer hints that other consoles could follow after the six‑month window. The game is an action RPG featuring yokai battles, set after Nioh 2, and the series has sold over 8 million units.
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have pushed Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered from its March 19, 2026 date to an undeclared release window, citing quality improvements. The game remains planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, with a new date to be announced later.
Eiji Aonuma hints that the next mainline Zelda game may incorporate elements from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a collaboration with Koei Tecmo, potentially influencing future Zelda titles, with speculation about returning to previous Hyrule settings.
Pokémon Pokopia, a new game blending Animal Crossing and Minecraft with an anthropomorphised Ditto, is set to release on Switch 2 on March 5th, 2024, using Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Card system that requires internet download and raises preservation concerns.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has launched with plans for two free content updates, though specific details and release dates are not yet known. No DLC has been announced, but there is potential for an Expansion Pass similar to previous titles. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, with a recent patch version 1.0.1.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, launching on November 6th, features a roster of at least 10 confirmed playable characters including Princess Zelda, various Sages, and other allies, with more characters potentially unlockable post-launch. The game continues the hack-and-slash action set in the Zelda universe, introducing new and familiar fighters.
Dynasty Warriors Origins will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 at 30 FPS, as Koei Tecmo prioritizes stable gameplay over higher frame rates, despite the hardware's capability to run at 60 FPS with fewer soldiers.
Nintendo announced Pokémon Pokopia, a new Pokémon spin-off coming to Switch 2 in 2026, where players create their own Pokémon paradise as Ditto, exploring, building, and attracting Pokémon in a cozy, life-simulation style game developed by Koei Tecmo.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a result of a collaboration between PlatinumGames, Koei Tecmo, and Team Ninja, combining their unique action game sensibilities to create a balanced and responsive gaming experience, set to release on October 21, 2025, across multiple platforms including Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
To celebrate Dynasty Warriors' 25th anniversary, Koei Tecmo announced a major DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins and a remaster of an older series game, likely one of the fan-favorites, with fans eager to see what new content and classic titles will be revisited.