Overview

• Team Ninja unveiled Nioh 3 during Sony’s State of Play on June 4, releasing a free demo on PS5 until June 18.
• The game introduces dual combat styles—Samurai for close-quarters Arts Proficiency and Deflect, and Ninja for agile tactics like Mist and Evade—with instant switching in battle.
• A new open-field design replaces linear missions, allowing players to explore villages, face yokai, and tackle The Crucible at their own pace.
• The demo features a character creator and offers an unlockable helmet in the full game upon completion.
• Nioh 3 is scheduled to launch in early 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.