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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.
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.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined debuts at #4 in the UK charts with a strong Switch performance (Switch 2 at 37%, Switch 1 at 22%), while EA Sports FC 26 climbs to #1 and Nioh 3 enters at #3; the list shows a heavy Switch presence and several Nintendo titles in the top ranks.
Nioh 3’s asynchronous multiplayer turns death into strategy: other players’ deaths leave 'bloody graves' that summon revenants to fight you and, near bosses, 'benevolent graves' spawn friendly NPCs to aid you, boosting loot, builds, and boss-tackling tactics while preserving the series’ brutal challenge.
Team Ninja’s Masaki Fujita says Nioh 3 will not add difficulty settings, arguing the challenge comes from mastering diverse tools, strategies, and level-scaling rather than adjustable options. The game emphasizes player agency and multiple paths to clear encounters, with re-spec options to adapt. The stance echoes Miyazaki’s views on the Souls-like landscape. Nioh 3 releases February 6, 2026 for PS5 and PC.
Nioh 3 injects a dual-playstyle system (samurai and ninja) into expansive, vertically designed maps, combining tight, customizable combat with brutal boss encounters. While not an Elden Ring clone, its open-field structure and deep build options deliver a demanding, highly rewarding Soulslike experience that rewards careful exploration and mastery.
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.
This week features a crowded PS5/PS4 release slate led by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Nioh 3, plus Carmageddon: Rogue Shift and several other indie titles, along with four PS Plus Essential games (Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown).
This week in Japan’s gaming scene features Dragon Quest VII Reimagined releasing on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC; Nioh 3 arrives on PS5 and PC; My Hero Academia: All’s Justice lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC; CARTAGRA: The Sickness of Possessory and Crazy comes to Switch with English support; also releasing are ANTHEM#9 (PC), Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (PS5/Xbox Series/Switch 2/PC), among others, with Gematsu noting affiliate Play-Asia links and a full list of titles.
Sony's September 2025 State of Play showcased upcoming PS5 titles including Saros from Housemarque, Nioh 3's release date, a remaster of Deux Ex, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arriving in December, with the event highlighting new trailers, gameplay, and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party developers.
Sony's latest State of Play showcased upcoming PS5 games including the gameplay reveal and release date for Saros, the return of Zero Parades, the PS5 release of Microsoft Flight Simulator, trailers for Battlefield 6, Deus Ex remaster, Halloween multiplayer, Lost Epoch, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Sonic Racing DLC, Nioh 3, Dynasty Warriors remaster, CodeVein 2, Let It Die sequel, Chronoscribe, Crimson Desert, new Sony Pulse Elevate speakers, a limited edition God of War controller, and the reveal of Insomniac's Wolverine game, with release dates spanning from late 2023 to 2026.