Nioh 3: New 17-Minute Gameplay Video Revealing What to Expect in the Game

by Carlos Mendoza January 28, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza January 28, 2026

Key Takeaways

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Nioh 3 allows players to switch between Samurai and Ninja combat styles, each with unique skills, weapons, and techniques.
The new Art Gauge system enhances gameplay strategy by reducing Ki consumption and enabling chained attacks upon filling through attacks or blocks.
The Fusion System with Guardian Spirits adds a layer of depth to the game, offering temporary invincibility, increased damage, and longer recharge times.
Nioh 3 features expansive environments set across various historical periods in Japan, including Sengoku, Edo, and Bakumatsu, providing ample opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Nioh 3: Samurai and Ninja Styles, Art Gauge, and Fusion System Revealed

With the release date of February 6th fast approaching, Koei Tecmo has provided an extensive video preview of Nioh 3, highlighting the ability to switch between Samurai and Ninja combat styles during gameplay. Each style offers unique skill trees, weapons, and combat techniques. The Samurai style focuses on powerful attacks, precise Ki management, strategic dodging, and traditional stances. The Ninja style emphasizes rapid movement, evasion, and Ninjutsu. Players can adapt their approach by switching between styles or specializing in one. A 17-minute gameplay video showcases these features in action. Nioh 3 also introduces the Art Gauge and Fusion System with Guardian Spirits. The Art Gauge fills as players attack or block, allowing them to activate Arts Mastery, which reduces Ki consumption and enables chained attacks. Yokai Transformation offers temporary invincibility and increased damage, balanced by a longer recharge time. These additions significantly deepen the game’s strategic elements, rewarding skilled players. Set across the Sengoku, Edo, and Bakumatsu periods of Japanese history, Nioh 3 provides vast fields to explore, discover secrets, undertake subquests, and delve into Purgatory dungeons. The release is only days away, so players can prepare to immerse themselves in the world of Nioh 3 very soon.

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Specification
Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre	Music
Play Modes	Single player