Nioh 3 surpasses 1 million units sold; Nioh series at 10 million units

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that Nioh 3 has surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide, the fastest to reach the milestone in franchise history. Nioh 3 released on February 6 worldwide for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam).

Koei Tecmo also notes that the Nioh franchise, as a whole, has surpassed 10 million copies sold. The series had hit 8 million in May 2025.

An accolades trailer and description can be found below, via Koei Tecmo. In case you missed it, you can check out Kite's review.

Today, Koei Tecmo America and developer Team Ninja announced that Nioh 3, their new dark samurai action RPG, now available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam, has already sold over 1 million copies worldwide – hitting the 1 million mark the fastest in franchise history. To celebrate, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja released an accolades trailer highlighting the media’s response to Nioh 3. In addition, the Nioh franchise has now reached a total of over 10 million copies sold!

In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, is consumed by jealousy towards his sibling. Empowered by a sinister force, he plots to overthrow Takechiyo and leads a horde of yokai, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of their Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to rescue a land in dire straits and become shogun.

The story of Nioh 3 unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States period, the Heian period's capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu period. Players will be able to freely explore each era as a vast open field featuring beautiful and distinct environments.

Nioh 3 introduces two distinct combat styles, Samurai and Ninja, that players can freely switch between during the heat of battle. The Samurai Style captures Nioh’s foundational, grounded combat experience, while introducing the new Arts Proficiency system to enhance Martial Arts abilities. In addition, the new Deflect mechanic allows players to block enemy attacks at the last moment to turn the tide of battle against deadly adversaries.

In contrast to Samurai Style, Ninja Style excels in agility, enabling players to swiftly dodge and perform aerial attacks while employing various Ninjutsu techniques to attack outside of enemy range. Ninja Style also features the Mist technique, which leaves an afterimage following an attack to momentarily distract enemies, as well as the Evade technique to narrowly avoid enemy strikes. Both techniques will help players outmaneuver foes while delivering devastating swift attacks from behind.

Players can purchase the game now with a variety of editions available. The Standard Edition features the base game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition features exclusive in-game items and a Season Pass* that includes access to 2 DLCs to be released in the future. A physical SteelBook Launch Edition is also available with an exclusive premium metal case for the game. 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 is released.

Players can also order a special PlayStation 5 physical edition exclusively through the NIS America Store. The Nioh 3 TREASURE BOX includes the base game, a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm Keychain, a Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad, the Official Artbook, and a Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD.

Nioh 3 is now available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam. A free demo is available on the same platforms, allowing players to discover the beginning of the journey that awaits them.