Nioh 3 is a Temporary PS5 Exclusive

PlayStation 5 and PC Exclusivity for Nioh 3 Until August 2026, Simultaneous Release Indicates Future Cross-Platform Possibilities

Team Ninja's Nioh 3 is slated to be one of the first major PlayStation 5 releases of 2026, with Koei Tecmo once again partnering with Sony Interactive Entertainment. This time, however, the game will be a timed PlayStation exclusive. A recent Sony video showcasing the immersive capabilities of the DualSense controller on the PS5 revealed that Nioh 3 will launch as a temporary PlayStation exclusive on February 6, 2026. The game will be exclusive to PS5 and PC until at least August 2026. Notably, unlike the first two Nioh games, Nioh 3 will be available on both PS5 and PC from day one. This simultaneous release could indicate Koei Tecmo's openness to potentially bringing their games to platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox Series consoles in the future.

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