Overview
- Embargoed critiques published Feb. 4 broadly position Nioh 3 as the franchise’s strongest to date, citing refined combat depth and increased approachability.
- The sequel debuts two swappable playstyles—Samurai and Ninja—with distinct mechanics, weapons, and skill trees that reward switching during fights.
- Nioh 3 expands into larger open‑field zones across different eras of Japan while retaining tighter, linear segments to drive story progression.
- Multiple outlets report technical problems on PS5, including noticeable frame‑rate drops, stuttering, and at least one hard crash during testing.
- Cooperative play supports A.I. helpers, summoning up to two players, and expedition sessions, with launch set for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.