Nioh 3: Dark samurai action RPG coming in February – pre-orders open already

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have finally given us a date for Nioh 3 – the latest game in their dark samurai action RPG series. The first game came out originally in 2017, and we did get a remaster just after the pandemic, but the development can be traced back to the PlayStation 3 and 2004.

So, in case you haven’t been an avid follower of Nioh over the years, let’s have a quick overview of what you will be getting up to here: “In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, consumed by hatred towards his brother’s succession, plots to overthrow him. Empowered by a sinister force, he leads a horde of yokai in a fierce assault on Takechiyo, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of his guardian spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to survive this kingdom in dire straits and become Shogun.”

You can check the story trailer for Nioh 3, directed by Shinji Higuchi, showcasing the story so far, to catch you up ahead of the big day.

Nioh 3 editions and pre-orders

In addition to the standard edition, players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, Digital Pre-Order Bonus (Hellfire Warrior Armor set, Hellfire Ninja Attire set, Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm accessory), Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus (Infernal Weapons Set – 14 types, Kodama Netsuke Charm accessory), two add-on DLCs, and a Season Pass Bonus (Chijiko Netsuke Charm accessory). The Season Pass is also available to purchase separately and includes two add-on DLCs, as well as the Season Pass Bonus (Chijiko Netsuke Charm accessory).

Furthermore, a SteelBook edition is available to pre-order and comes with the base game and two exclusive bonus DLCs. All versions of the game come with an Early Purchase Bonus, which can be redeemed from the PlayStation Store and Steam, available for a limited time after the game’s release.

Players can also pre-order a special PlayStation 5 physical edition exclusively through the NIS America Store. The Nioh 3 TREASURE BOX includes the base game, a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm Keychain, a Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad, the Official Artbook, and a Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD.

With the base version coming in at £64.99/£69.99 this is going to be at the higher end of the price scale, but at least you can save up after Christmas if pre-orders aren’t your thing.