In addition to Edo, Sengoku and Heian, the Bakumatsu period is the next stage to be unveiled.
Hertfordshire, 21st November 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA revealed the next stage in their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, which releases 6th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®.
For the first time in franchise history, the Bakumatsu period will be established as a new setting for players to embark upon in Nioh 3. Serving as the final era of the samurai, the stage is set in 1800s Kyoto, where the land and iconic landmarks such as the Kiyomizu and Honnoji temples have been overtaken and transformed by the Crucible’s influence.
In addition to encountering new and fearsome yokai, players will also face the Shinsengumi, a military squad that serves the shogunate. Shinsengumi troops are challenging foes equipped with modern weaponry such as firearms and gatling guns, delivering a combination of ranged and multi-directional attacks – a first in the history of the Nioh series.
During their journey, players will encounter a new cast of distinctive characters unique to each time period. In Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, protagonist Takechiyo Tokugawa will meet Takasugi Shinsaku, Okita Soji, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th shogun of the Edo shogunate. Nioh 3 and the Nioh franchise will be featured in the upcoming Samurai exhibition at the British Museum in February 2026. For more information, please check the official website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
Nioh 3 is now available to pre-order physically and digitally. Players can digitally pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition or separately purchase the Season Pass. Furthermore, a SteelBook® edition is also 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 releases. Finally, the system requirements for the Steam® version of Nioh 3 have been released. More information can be found on the official Nioh 3 website.
Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release on 6th February 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
*Digital pre-orders in UAE, Australia and New Zealand territories will be available at a later date. Users can add the game to their Wishlist on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam® and will become notified when pre-orders are available in their country. **The Early Purchase Bonus will be available for those who purchase the game by 19th February 2026. Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date.
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KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warrior’s series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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