The Nioh series has surpassed 8 million units in global sales, with Nioh 2 (released in 2020) serving as a prequel to the original game.

Nioh 3 is an action RPG that follows Tokugawa Takechiyo, the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, as players confront yokai and other supernatural foes.

Nioh 3, Team Ninja’s PS5 exclusive, released today and already drawing strong early reviews that position it as a potential 2026 GOTY contender.

OpenCritic shows an 87 overall score with 95% of critics recommending the game.

Eurogamer’s Dom Peppiatt gave it 4/5, noting a strong iteration on the masocore formula and elevated design.

The latest entry in the Nioh series has been rated 4/5 by VG247, describing it as a confident shake-up of the long-running formula and a testament to Team Ninja’s craftsmanship.

PlayStation LifeStyle’s Tyler Treese gave it a 9/10, calling it the best in the franchise with varied combat and rewarding exploration within an open-field setting.

Game Rant’s Josh Cotts scored 9/10, praising the game’s heightened movement, greater player freedom, and improvements over prior entries.