Nioh 3 was officially announced at the June 4, 2025 PlayStation State of Play. Here’s everything we know about the third installment in the series, as well as how to play the free demo on PS5.
Nioh found success as a Souls-like series ever since the first game released in 2017. Now, nearly ten years later, a third title is on its way – and there’s a real-life historical Shogun involved.
On June 4, Koei Tecmo shocked fans with an announcement trailer for Nioh 3.
When is Nioh 3 coming out?
The June 4 Trailer promised a release date of early 2026, although no specific day was revealed.
Nioh 3 also features new combat styles, including a Ninja mode and Samurai style.
Fans can get their hands on the game with a free demo on PlayStation 5 right now. Simply navigate to the PlayStation Store and download the demo from there.
Similar to other iterations in the series, some historical figures are involved in the game, as Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan’s first shogun of the Tokugawa period, was revealed at the end of the trailer:
