In-game event21 Aug 2026Nioh 3 Ver. 2.00.02 Update■ Bug fixes ・ Fixed an issue where, if the player created save data for The Fall of Edo Castle or the Battle Scrolls Basic Controls or Expanded Controls before applying Update 2.00.01, then loading that save data after applying Update 2.00.01 would cause the Guardian Spirits in their possession to load incorrectly, which made it impossible to traverse Spirit Veins. Note: Applying the update wil…
■ DLC: Hell Rising ▶︎ How to play Hell Rising This DLC will become available upon purchase of either the DLC Hell Rising or the Nioh 3 Season Pass. See the image below for details about the date and time of release for each region and platform. ◆ Added Hell Rising, the first half of a new story. Note: To play Hell Rising, you must first complete the base game. ◆ Added the hoko and shield and ni…
The release for the first DLC, Hell Rising, has been set for August 19, 2026! A First Look trailer has also been released. The curtain rises on a new tale of conspiracy, told across two major DLCs. The first DLC, Hell Rising, is set in the Keian period and features a version of Edo that has been taken over by the Crucible, where a new intrigue surrounding the Spirit Stones has begun to play out…
■Adjustments and bug fixes for set bonuses Grace of Benzaiten: ・ Increased the effectiveness of the Stack Count Duration set bonus (received when using six items from the set). Grace of Hotei: ・ Increased the effects of the Effect Duration set bonus (received when using four items from the set). Grace of Hachiman: ・ Increased the effects of the Damage Bonus (Bow Damage) set bonus (received when…
■Adjustments Regarding the Stone of Penance ・ Made changes so that enemies take more elemental damage and Ki affects human enemies differently while using the Stone of Penance. ・ Made adjustments so that areas outside the Crucible will have the same drop rate increase as the Crucible while using the Stone of Penance. ・ Made it easier for pieces of equipment of Lv. 161 or higher to drop while us…
■Bug Fixes ・ Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to jump or Dodge while moving. ・ Fixed an issue making it impossible to perform a Burst Break while sliding. ・ Fixed an issue where if the player was Paralyzed and downed while in mid-air, they could recover by jumping or Dodging. ・ Fixed an issue that prevented some attacks from hitting enemies in the Crucible who had inflicted the…
■New/Additional Elements ・ Added the new Stone of Penance element. This feature will be unlocked from the opening mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope onward in the Shogun's Journey difficulty level and can be used at shrines. The player can exchange an accessory for a Stone of Penance, which will strengthen enemies and also slightly increase the drop rate of high-rarity equipment while it is in…
■Nioh 3 - 20% OFF SALE! A sale is currently live for all ""Nioh"" games including Nioh 3, the latest addition in the series. During the sales period, Nioh 3 Standard Edition will be available for 20% off. This sale will end on May 5th, 10AM (PDT), so don't miss out! Additionally, the 1.05 update will be released on April 27th, including new high-difficulty challenges added to the Battle Scroll.…
A message from the Nioh 3 producer has been released. It also includes information about the free update scheduled for April 27, so be sure to check it out! ■公式サイト US: UK:
■Adjustments/Feature Enhancements ・ Made it easier for the Ninjutsu Thundering Calamity to hit enemies located at lower elevations. ・ Increased the damage dealt by the Ninja Skill Pufferpuss Technique. ・ Adjusted the explanation of the effect Rising Tide for the set bonus Single Sword's Reverie to make it easier to understand the target of the effect. ・ Made adjustments so that if the special r…
Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark samurai action RPG series, is now on discount for the first time! During the sales period, the standard edition of Nioh 3 can be purchased at 10% off the regular price. The sale runs until March 26, 10:00 AM (PDT), so don’t miss this opportunity to buy the game! In Update Version 1.04.00, several adjustments have been made to create an even more enjoyable ex…
We have updated the troubleshooting guide for Nioh3 on Steam, outlining potential solutions for issues players may encounter. For details, please refer to the troubleshooting thread:
■Bug Fixes ・ Fixed an issue occurring when learning the Ninja Style Martial Art Footstool Jump, where quickly pressing the jump input two times in a row with a sheathed weapon or an unsheathed kusarigama would cancel the jump. ・ Fixed an issue that greatly reduced the amount of damage dealt when activating Arts Proficiency. ・ Fixed an issue preventing Martial Art 1 Controls and Martial Art 2 Co…
The Thunderous Equipment Set (Warrior Armor + Ninja Attire) is now available for free to celebrate 1 million copies shipped worldwide for Nioh 3 and over 10 million for the Nioh series. The bonus set can be claimed in-game via Boons under Preparations in the Shrine menu. Be sure to claim yours and enjoy epic battles against tough enemies! Once again, we would like to offer a huge thank you to a…
We have discovered a bug that stopped Anisotropic Filtering (in Advanced Settings under Visuals) from working properly. This problem has been resolved in Update Ver. 1.04.00. After updating, you may notice changes in graphics quality and performance.
■Adjustments/Feature Enhancements ・Added the free bonus equipment Thunderous Warrior Armor and Thunderous Ninja Attire to celebrate Nioh 3 achieving one million copies sold and the series as a whole surpassing ten million copies sold. ・Increased the amount of Glory that can be obtained upon completing a mission in multiplayer sessions. ・Increased the probability of equipment with higher +values…
Nioh 3 has passed 1 million units sold and the series has topped 10 million, and we’re celebrating with a free Thunderous Equipment Set (Warrior Armor + Ninja Attire). Details on the equipment set, including its release date, will be shared soon. Thank you to all the players around the world whose support keeps Nioh 3 and the Nioh series going strong.
■Bug fixes ・Fixed a bug that caused the hit timing of the Martial Art Deflect to be shorter for the Samurai weapons dual swords and cestuses than for other weapons. ・Fixed a bug that prevented the maximum Level Enhancement upon acquiring Soul Cores from updating, which would sometimes prevent the player from acquiring trophies/achievements. ・Made other minor fixes.
■Adjustments ・Made it possible to set equipment from different Styles in Equipment Appearance. ・Added an Acolyte (Benevolent Grave) who can be called upon without using Ochoko Cups in the mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope. ・Increased the effects of the Sanada Crest Protection "Ki Consumption (Jump)." ・Increased the effects of the Otani Crest Protection "Decreased Elemental Damage Taken." ・Decr…
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Nioh 3 has surpassed 1 million units sold worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling entry in the series' history. The Nioh franchise as a whole has also exceeded 10 million units globally. We are truly grateful to players around the world for their incredible support. To celebrate this milestone, we have released an accolades trailer, so be sure to check it out! Thank you for your continued suppo…
■Bug fixes: ・ Fixed an issue making it impossible to complete the objective and thereby progress through the game when the player interrupted Nekomata's dialogue in the Eternal Rift by opening a menu or triggering a cutscene. ・ Fixed an issue causing an invisible wall to block the player in the mission Frozen City, Blazing Tree, making it impossible to progress. ・ Fixed an issue preventing the…
■Adjustments: •Greatly increased the Health of enemies in the Training Ground Battle Scroll and made it possible to pray at the shrine during battle. •Made changes so a backup copy of save data will be automatically generated when the player loads save data. ■Bug fixes: •Fixed an issue causing the loss of some of the valuables players could obtain during Myths under certain conditions. Made it…
■Bug fixes: •Made changes so that if the player could not obtain the valuables dropped by Green Shadow's Blade on the field "1572 CE - Warring States," they would be able to obtain them when loading their save data. •Fixed an issue occurring when using the Martial Art Unbroken with the Samurai weapon the cestuses that prevented the player from linking some Martial Arts to other Martial Arts usi…
The dark samurai action RPG Nioh 3 is now available! In addition, we hope players will enjoy the launch trailer featuring an introduction to the dramatic and dynamic story of Nioh 3, with footage from the different eras of Japanese history represented in the game, from the Edo period to the Warring States, Heian, and Bakumatsu periods.
The in-game item Chijiko Netsuke Charm. Both the Samurai Style and Ninja Style versions are included. Notes: - This is the Season Pass bonus for Nioh 3. - This item will be made available via Boons under Preparations in the Shrine menu. - This charm is an in-game accessory. To equip it, access the main menu, select Equipment or Items, and select the item for your desired Style. - This product m…
■Adjustments: •Changed the sheath/draw weapons and Living Artifact inputs on Control Type D to make them easier to use while pressing other buttons. •Decreased the amount of elemental damage dealt by Martial Arts while Living Artifact is active. •Set a limit on how many times certain Martial Arts can be used consecutively while Living Artifact is active. •Reduced the duration of the Blindness e…
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