Nioh 3 release date confirmed on February 6, 2026
Koei Tecmo has confirmed the full release date for Nioh 3 at the pre-TGS September 2025 State of Play. The game will now be available on February 6, 2026.
The new trailer also confirms that Nioh 3 will not be stuck in the Sengoku era. The game's storyline will have the protagonist travel through a variety of eras like the Edo period and Heian period. They can even meet Queen Himiko, who reigned between the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
As of this writing, Koei Tecmo has still yet to publish the Japanese voiceover trailer on their own Japanese channel, so it is still only available on the Japanese State of Play stream. Meanwhile, Sony has uploaded the standalone English trailer on the PlayStation channel, which you can also find right below.
Update 1: Koei Tecmo has also uploaded the standalone Japanese trailer while sharing an English press release. You can find the new trailers and descriptions below.
Update 2: The Official TGS 2025 stream provided a bit more context on the main characters. The hosts heavily implied that the protagonist Takechiyo and villain Kunimatsu are based on the same historical figures, as Takechiyo is the childhood name of the third Tokugawan shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, and Kunimatsu is one of the childhood names of Tokugawa Tadanaga. In addition, Queen Himiko will also make an anachronistic appearance in the Sengoku era.
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Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA announced that Nioh 3, the latest game in their dark samurai action RPG series, will be released Feb. 6, 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game is also now available to pre-order across both systems. In celebration, a story trailer directed by Shinji Higuchi showcasing the story that awaits fans has been unveiled, along with details on characters and game systems.
In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, consumed by hatred towards his brother’s succession, plots to overthrow him. Empowered by a sinister force, he leads a horde of yokai in a fierce assault on Takechiyo, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of his guardian spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to survive this kingdom in dire straits and become Shogun.
The story of Nioh 3 will unfold on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, Nioh 3 includes Edo Castle and the Tōtōmi region during the Sengoku period, which players were able to explore in the Alpha demo, as well as the recently unveiled Kyoto, the capital of the Heian period. Players will also be able to freely explore each era in open-field experience, featuring beautiful and distinct environments. During his perilous quest to foil his brother’s conspiracy, Takechiyo will face various yokai and other powerful enemies, while taking on the challenge of the Crucible.
During their journey, players will encounter various characters from different eras including Takeda Shingen, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Minamoto no Yoritomo. Other well-known figures familiar to fans will cross paths with Tokugawa Takechiyo, including Hattori Hanzo, Honda Tadakatsu, and Saito Fuku. Actors Tao Tsuchiya and Kanata Hongo will also be lending their talents in Nioh 3 as Himiko, the mysterious queen of Yamatai-koku, and Tokugawa Kunimatsu respectively. Two behind the scenes videos have been released to commemorate this announcement.
In addition to the standard edition, players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, Digital Pre-Order Bonus (Hellfire Warrior Armor set, Hellfire Ninja Attire set, Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm accessory), Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus (Infernal Weapons Set – 14 types, Kodama Netsuke Charm accessory), two add-on DLCs, and a Season Pass Bonus (Chijiko Netsuke Charm accessory). The Season Pass is also available to purchase separately and includes two add-on DLCs, as well as the Season Pass Bonus (Chijiko Netsuke Charm accessory). Furthermore, a SteelBook® edition is available to pre-order, and comes with the base game and two exclusive bonus DLCs. All versions of the game come with an Early Purchase Bonus** which can be redeemed from the PlayStation™ Store and Steam®, available for a limited time after the game releases.