Fans of the action RPG series have a date to mark on their calendars: Nioh 3 is slated for release on February 6, 2026, for both PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Team NINJA and published by KOEI TECMO America, the highly anticipated sequel will introduce a new open-world format and a historically inspired setting – the Bakumatsu period of 19th-century Japan – alongside detailed PC system requirements released alongside the declaration.
KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA have revealed the next stage in the development of Nioh 3, the highly anticipated samurai action RPG. The game is slated for release on February 6, 2026, for both PlayStation 5 and Windows via PC and Steam. Alongside the announcement, official PC system requirements for running the game at 30 and 60 frames per second at 1080p resolution have been published.
Minimum Requirements:
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- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core/12-thread or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (Rev. 2.0) VRAM 6GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Sound Card: 48 kHz, 16-bit, stereo
- Additional Notes: Dual-channel memory configuration recommended. SSD required; game performance may be impacted by insufficient SSD performance. Playable at 1080p/30fps using the “lightest” preset (with upscaling). Frame generation compatible. Note: Complies with Windows 11 system requirements.
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core/12-thread or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VRAM 8GB, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT VRAM 12GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Sound Card: 48 kHz, 16-bit, stereo
- Additional Notes: Dual-channel memory configuration recommended. NVMe SSD recommended. Playable at 1080p/60fps using the “lightest” preset (with upscaling). Frame generation compatible. Note: Complies with Windows 11 system requirements.
Nioh 3 introduces the Bakumatsu period as a new setting for the franchise, marking a significant shift in the game’s historical backdrop. This era, representing the end of the samurai age, is set in 19th-century Kyoto, where landmarks like Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been transformed by the influence of the Well. This move demonstrates the developers’ commitment to exploring new and compelling settings within the established Nioh universe.
Players will encounter not only new and fearsome yokai but also face off against the Shinsengumi, a military unit serving the shogunate. The Shinsengumi present a formidable challenge, equipped with modern weaponry such as firearms and Gatling guns, and utilize a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks – a first for the Nioh series. This addition of modern weaponry promises to diversify combat encounters and challenge players’ tactical approaches.
“A future era is distorted beyond recognition after Kunimatsu, plunged into darkness, proclaimed himself the eternal shogun.
As Edo and almost all of Japan are engulfed by the Well, Kyoto, protected by the sacred Spirit Trees, stands as the last bastion, where the loyal continue their desperate resistance.
For the first time in the history of the franchise, the Bakumatsu period is set as a new stage for players to fight in Nioh 3. Representing the last era of the samurai, the action unfolds in 19th-century Kyoto, where the land and iconic places such as Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been devastated and transformed by the influence of the Well.
In addition to facing new and fearsome yokai, players will also take on the Shinsengumi, a military unit serving the shogunate. The troops of the Shinsengumi face enemies equipped with modern weaponry, such as firearms and Gatling guns, employing a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks, something unprecedented in the history of the Nioh saga.
During their adventure, players will encounter a new cast of unique characters, specific to each era. In Kyoto of the Bakumatsu era, the protagonist Tokugawa Takechiyo will meet Takasugi Shinsaku, Okita Soji, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the fifteenth shogun of the Edo shogunate.”
Pre-order Bonuses
- Hellfire Equipment Set (Hellfire Warrior Armor set + Hellfire Ninja Attire set)
- Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm (accessory)
Note: These bonuses may be available for purchase or as free downloadable content at a later date.
Early Purchase Bonus:
- Hellfrost Equipment Set (Hellfrost Warrior Armor set + Hellfrost Ninja Attire set)
Note:
- The early purchase bonus will be available to those who purchase the game before February 19, 2026.
- These bonuses may be available for purchase or as free downloadable content at a later date.
Digital Deluxe Edition Content
This edition includes the following content:
- Nioh 3 base game
- Nioh 3 Season Pass
- Nioh 3 Season Pass bonus “Chijiko Netsuke Charm” (accessory)
Digital Deluxe Edition Bonuses:
- Infernal Weapons Set (14 types)
- Kodama Netsuke (accessory)
Note:
- The Season Pass is a bundle that includes DLC add-ons, containing more stories, enemies, yokai, bosses, and equipment.
- Players will need to progress to certain points in the game for the Season Pass content to become available.
- These bonuses may be available for purchase or as free downloadable content at a later date.
- Details and release dates for content are subject to change without notice.
- The Season Pass bonus will be available at the same time as the base game. DLC Add-on 1 is scheduled for release at the end of September 2026, and DLC Add-on 2 is scheduled for release at the end of February 2027.
About Nioh 3
The latest installment in the dark samurai action RPG series, Nioh, will challenge players to combine samurai and ninja combat styles as they battle fearsome yokai in an expansive open field. The game’s shift to an open-world format represents a significant evolution for the series, offering players greater freedom of exploration.
Nioh 3 tells the story of a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. The game takes place in an open field, allowing players to explore freely while experiencing the signature tension found throughout the Nioh titles. Confront formidable yokai encounters, explore villages haunted by suspicious beings, face the daunting challenges of the Well, and enjoy new and exciting hostile environments as you fight to survive in the cursed realm!
A new feature in Nioh 3 is the ability to enjoy two distinct fighting styles: Samurai and Ninja. The Samurai style offers a gameplay experience similar to previous Nioh titles, with new actions like “Arts Exchange,” which boosts the power of martial arts, and “Deflect,” allowing players to block enemy attacks at the last moment, contributing to a series of intense and deadly face-to-face encounters.
On the other hand, the Ninja style features swift movements, such as dodging and aerial actions, giving players the advantage of attacking from outside the enemy’s reach using various Ninjutsu techniques depending on the battlefield situation. Players can utilize techniques like “Mist,” which leaves a clone after an attack, and “Evade,” which allows for close calls when dodging enemy attacks. Both techniques help players outmaneuver enemies while unleashing devastating quick attacks from behind.
Depending on enemy tendencies and scenarios, players can seamlessly switch between Samurai and Ninja techniques instantly at any time, or choose to fight using only one style continuously depending on the challenges and encounters ahead.
- An open field that challenges you at every turn – The game offers an open field that conveys the characteristic sense of tension of the “Nioh” series while allowing you to explore at your leisure. In this dark samurai world, you will face formidable yokai, explore sinister villages haunted by darkness, and struggle to cope with the terrifying presence of “the Purgatory.”
- Samurai and Ninja combat styles – Seamlessly switch between the two styles during combat, facing your enemies with the samurai style, and showcasing your agility and special techniques with the ninja style.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is an entertainment software publisher for next-generation consoles, handheld devices, and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., based in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is known for its Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors franchises. TECMO is known for the Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl, and Fatal Frame series.
