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Team Ninja Announces Nioh3 for Early 2026 Release with Free Demo

A free demo running through June 18 lets players sample seamless samurai-ninja combat in an expansive open field environment.

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Overview

  • Team Ninja unveiled Nioh3 at Sony’s State of Play on June 4, setting its global launch for early 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
  • A limited-time demo is live on the PlayStation Store through June 18, offering alpha access including a new character creator.
  • Nioh3 introduces Samurai and Ninja combat styles that players can swap between instantly to alternate close-quarters martial arts and agile, aerial tactics.
  • Rebuilt stages feature an “open field” design that encourages exploration of hostile villages, unexpected yokai encounters and The Crucible challenges.
  • The third entry maintains the series’ dark fantasy action RPG roots in a 15th-century Sengoku setting while expanding narrative and gameplay depth.