The latest installment of the dark Sengoku action RPG series, Nioh 3, is set to release on Friday, February 6, 2026!
Digital pre-order begin today, and check the official website to see the latest information on key characters, game system, and various bonuses!
Official website: https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/
The Release Date Announcement Trailer depicting the story and world of Nioh 3 is now available! Directed by Shinji Higuchi, this trailer showcases the battle between the protagonist Tokugawa Takechiyo, who has been ousted from the position of shogun, and his younger brother Tokugawa Kunimatsu, while featuring a dynamic story that transcends time.
■Nioh 3 Story Outline
The year is Genna 8 (1622).
Edo Castle stands on the brink of the protagonist Tokugawa Takechiyo's imminent appointment as the next shogun.
Takechiyo's younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, consumed by hatred toward his brother's succession, falls into darkness.
Empowered by a sinister force, he leads a horde of yokai in a fierce assault against Takechiyo.
The era of peace suddenly turns into hell, and in dire straits, Takechiyo transcends time through the mysterious power of his guardian spirit, Kusanagi.
■A tale of battles across Edo, Sengoku, and Heian periods
Starting from Edo Castle, the story takes players through various worlds across different periods including Sengoku’s Totomi and the Heian capital Kyoto. Players will meet diverse characters, face formidable enemies, and uncover the truth behind the story in this epic adventure. Each era is represented by unique and fantastical open-field environments. Different yokai, powerful enemies, and the Crucible stand in protagonist Takechiyo’s path. The official website also features videos of era as well as information about various yokai. Look forward to Nioh 3, delivering the largest-scale narrative and world in the franchise to date.
