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17-Minute Gameplay Video Reveals Nioh 3

Experience Nioh 3's exciting blend of action, RPG elements, and cooperative play in a free demo, releasing on January 29 for PC and PlayStation 5 platforms, offering a taste of the game ahead of its February 6 release date.

Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read

New Gameplay Video Spotlights Nioh 3's Yokai-Filled Battles and The Crucible Preview

Team Ninja has released a 17-minute gameplay video of Nioh 3, showcasing new areas and unique Yokai. The video highlights battles between historical heroes using samurai and ninja fighting styles, and also previews The Crucible. Nioh 3 will be released on PC and PS5 on February 6, 2026, but a demo will be available starting January 29, and progress made will carry over to the full game.

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"As we step into a new year, Nioh fans are in for a treat! Jonathan Dubinski has just shared that change is on the horizon for Nioh 3, with Koei Tecmo announcing a new demo set to release on January 29, 2026. In his December 12th post, 'Nioh 3 Will Have New Demo in January' Nioh 3 Will Have New Demo in January, Jonathan reveals that this demo promises a taste of the action that awaits us when Nioh 3 launches on February 6, and pre-order bonuses include exclusive armor sets like the Youngblood Armor (Samurai) and Lone Wolf's Armor (Ninja)! But that's not all – Ahmed Hassan has just dropped the latest over at Players For Life, marking your calendars for January 29th as Koei Tecmo serves up a playable demo that promises to deliver the series' signature challenging gameplay. Plus, pre-order bonuses include cosmetic items from previous games and even an exhibit at the British Museum! Check out Ahmed's post here Nioh 3: A Playable Demo Arrives Early 2026, Fiery New Trailer Unveiled!. Meanwhile, Bruno Pferd's latest analysis published this January uncovers a surprising shift in gaming trends. In his article, 'New Games Outperform Expectations' New Games Outperform Expectations, Bruno digs deep into Steam's data to reveal that an impressive 31 new games from 2025 outshone established favorites, with eight 2026 releases leading the top 10 list. Discover which titles dominated and why discount purchasing strategies might be influencing player behavior – it's all waiting for you in Bruno's insightful analysis!"

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Game info

Official Name
Nioh 3
Brief Summary
In the latest game in the dark samurai action RPG series "Nioh," you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open world.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Released
February 6, 2026
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
MA 15+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English
Genre
Team NINJA
Genre
Koei Tecmo Games

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