The renowned game developers Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja recently broke the news that their latest release, Nioh 3, has exceeded 1 million copies sold worldwide. This feat makes Nioh 3 the quickest in the franchise’s history to achieve such a milestone. The game was released worldwide for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) on February 6. The Nioh franchise in totality has now crossed the threshold of 10 million copies sold, an impressive increase from 8 million in May 2025.
The rising popularity stimulated the developers to release an accolade trailer, allowing fans a glimpse into the media’s reception to Nioh 3. The game, described as a new dark samurai action RPG, has been met with overwhelming success, particularly on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam. Set in Japan’s prosperous Edo period, Nioh 3 plunges players into an epic narrative about sibling rivalry, dark forces, and the struggle for power.
Players embody Tokugawa Takechiyo, who’s predicted to be the next shogun. However, the path to power isn’t easy as Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, is driven by jealousy. Kunimatsu’s desire to overthrow his brother incites a wave of yokai, abruptly erupting the peaceful era and casting Japan into chaos. Using the enigmatic prowess of their Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to salvage his homeland and secure the title of shogun.
The narrative of Nioh 3 is expansive, spanning over several eras and regions such as Edo Castle, Totomi during the Warring States period, Heian period’s capital city of Kyoto, and for the first time in the series, the Bakumatsu period. The beautiful and diverse landscapes of each era form a vast open field for players to explore freely.
Nioh 3 provides players with two distinct combat styles, Samurai and Ninja, allowing them to toggle freely during combat. Equipped with a new Arts Proficiency system and a Deflect mechanic for last-moment blocks, the Samurai Style provides a grounded combat experience. On the other hand, the Ninja Style offers agility and speed, allowing players to perform an array of swift aerial attacks and Ninjutsu techniques while eluding enemy strikes. The game is available for purchase in multiple editions, each providing unique in-game items, bonuses, and access to future DLCs.
A special TREASURE BOX edition is exclusively sold through the NIS America Store for PlayStation 5. It includes attractive extras like a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm Keychain, a Nioh 3 Original Desk Pad, an Official Artbook, and a Nioh 3 Selection Soundtrack CD. The game is also paired with a free demo on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam, offering players a taste of the thrilling journey that awaits them.
Today, Koei Tecmo America and developer Team Ninja announced that Nioh 3, their new dark samurai action RPG, now available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam, has already sold over 1 million copies worldwide – hitting the 1 million mark the fastest in franchise history. To celebrate, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja released an accolades trailer highlighting the media’s response to Nioh 3. In addition, the Nioh franchise has now reached a total of over 10 million copies sold!
In Nioh 3, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo period. In the shadows, Takechiyo’s younger brother, Tokugawa Kunimatsu, is consumed by jealousy towards his sibling. Empowered by a sinister force, he plots to overthrow Takechiyo and leads a horde of yokai, abruptly ending the era of peace and plunging Japan into hell. Guided by the mysterious power of their Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, Takechiyo transcends time to rescue a land in dire straits and become shogun.
The story of Nioh 3 unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history. Covering various eras and regions, including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States period, the Heian period’s capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu period. Players will be able to freely explore each era as a vast open field featuring beautiful and distinct environments.
Nioh 3 introduces two distinct combat styles, Samurai and Ninja, that players can freely switch between during the heat of battle. The Samurai Style captures Nioh’s foundational, grounded combat experience, while introducing the new Arts Proficiency system to enhance Martial Arts abilities. In addition, the new Deflect mechanic allows players to block enemy attacks at the last moment to turn the tide of battle against deadly adversaries.
In contrast to Samurai Style, Ninja Style excels in agility, enabling players to swiftly dodge and perform aerial attacks while employing various Ninjutsu techniques to attack outside of enemy range. Ninja Style also features the Mist technique, which leaves an afterimage following an attack to momentarily distract enemies, as well as the Evade technique to narrowly avoid enemy strikes. Both techniques will help players outmaneuver foes while delivering devastating swift attacks from behind.
Players can purchase the game now with a variety of editions available. The Standard Edition features the base game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition features exclusive in-game items and a Season Pass* that includes access to 2 DLCs to be released in the future. A physical SteelBook Launch Edition is also available with an exclusive premium metal case for the game. 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 is released.
Players can also 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.
Nioh 3 is now available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam. A free demo is available on the same platforms, allowing players to discover the beginning of the journey that awaits them.
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