Nioh 3 Will Have New Demo in January

Demo for Nioh 3 Releases January 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC - Preorder Bonuses and British Museum Exhibition Announced

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced a demo for Nioh 3, available January 29, 2026, for PS5 and PC. The full game launches February 6. First announced at The Game Awards 2025, the demo allows players to master the action RPG's mechanics and controls before the full release. Players can carry their demo progress over to the full game, and experience it solo or in online multiplayer with up to three players. Nioh 3 follows the story of a new protagonist, Tokugawa Takechiyo, and the demo features intense battles and new bosses. Preordering Nioh 3 unlocks bonus armor sets modeled after heroes from previous games, including William's Youngblood Armor (Samurai) from Nioh and Hiddy's Lone Wolf Armor (Ninja) from Nioh 2. Completing the demo also unlocks the TwinSnake Helmet. Redeem the armor sets in-game using the Hellfrost Armor Set early purchase bonus. Nioh 3 and the entire franchise will be showcased in an upcoming exhibition at the British Museum in February 2026. Preorders are not yet available in the UAE, Australia, and New Zealand. For those new to the series, the Steam version of Nioh: Complete Edition is currently 90% off.

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