KOEI TECMO AND TEAM NINJA RELEASE A BRAND-NEW DEMO FOR NIOH 3!

Hertfordshire, 29^th January 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA released a brand-new demo for their upcoming dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3, on PlayStation®5* and Windows PC via Steam®. In the demo, players will be able to explore the early stages of the game and receive an in-game bonus item**.

Before transcending time to save Japan when Nioh 3 launches on 6^th February 2026, players can sharpen their blades in the new demo that includes both solo play and online multiplayer mode for up to three players***. Aspiring shoguns will be able to create their own custom character and dive into the turbulent Warring States period, even testing their skills in an electrifying boss fight against Jakotsu-baba, with save data carrying over to the final game upon release. Players who complete the demo by 15^th February 2026, will receive the in-game bonus item Twin-Snake Helmet, which can be used in the full version of the game.* More details about the demo are available on the official website.

^{* PlayStation®5 users in Germany will need to have a PlayStation®Plus account in order to download and play the demo.
​** Those who already obtained the bonus during the PlayStation®5 Alpha Demo will not be able to obtain the bonus for this demo.
​*** Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer mode.}

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.

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 currently in development and is scheduled for release on 6^th 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.

^{**** The Early Purchase Bonus will be available to redeem in-game until 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.}

Associated Links

Nioh 3 official website: https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/uk/
​Team NINJA Studio X channel: https://x.com/TeamNINJAStudio

Official PlayStation™ Store page: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10014010
​Official Steam® page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681010

Official Samurai exhibition website: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
​Official British Museum X channel: https://x.com/britishmuseum

KOEI TECMO Europe YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KOEITECMOEUROPE ​
​KOEI TECMO Europe Facebook channel: https://www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames ​
​KOEI TECMO Europe Instagram channel: https://instagram.com/koeitecmoeurope ​
​KOEI TECMO Europe X channel: https://twitter.com/koeitecmoeurope ​
​KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server: https://discord.gg/kteurope

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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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