Nioh 3 announced at PlayStation State of Play with a playable demo available

KOEI TECMO and Team Ninja revealed Nioh 3 as their next major title during the PlayStation State of Play, which premiered on June 4, 2025. Besides the reveal trailer for the game, which showcased the gameplay, KOEI TECMO also announced that a playable demo will be made available for players to get a taste of this souls-like adventure.

Nioh 3 is set to release in early 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date for the game will likely be announced in the coming months.

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Nioh 3 announced for early 2026 at the PlayStation State of Play

It has been quite a while since we last embarked on a journey as William during the Sengoku period of Japan. With the last game in the series releasing five years ago in 2020, the PlayStation State of Play was certainly a surprise for all Nioh fans, especially given that Team Ninja is also working on Ninja Gaiden 4.

Nioh 3 is set to bring new elements of gameplay that will revamp the series and showcase a new protagonist, Tokugawa Takechiyo. Takechiyo was the name of the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu before he took the throne of the Shogun. This could hint at the fact that we will probably return to the war-torn Yokai-infested lands of Feudal Japan.

As showcased in the trailer, a new ninja style has been introduced in addition to the default samurai style. This new system will allow you to be more agile, moving through the world quickly. Epic boss fights against Yokais make a comeback, and the game will be more open-ended for its levels, as can be seen from the trailer.

The title might also be more action-oriented with hack-and-slash gameplay when compared to the traditional souls-like systems of the previous games. While no confirmed date has been given, Nioh 3 is set to release for the PlayStation 5 and PC in early 2026. A playable demo will also be available for the PS5, allowing you to get a taste of the game ahead of its release.

Besides Team Ninja's upcoming game presentation, the Sony State of Play also had a few surprises, such as the release date for Silent Hill F, among other things.