Team Ninja has confirmed that Nioh 3 will launch as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, with versions for other platforms planned six months later.
Action RPG franchise Nioh is officially returning with Nioh 3, and developer Team Ninja has confirmed that the game will launch as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for its first six months.
Published by Koei Tecmo, the new entry continues Sony’s long-running relationship with Team Ninja, which has seen multiple Nioh titles debut first on PlayStation hardware before expanding to other platforms.
Timed exclusivity strategy continues
The six-month exclusivity window mirrors the launch strategy used for earlier Nioh titles. While Team Ninja has not yet confirmed which platforms will follow, previous releases eventually arrived on PC, suggesting a similar rollout for Nioh 3.
Sony has increasingly relied on timed exclusivity rather than permanent lock-ins, allowing developers to reach broader audiences while still offering PlayStation players early access.
What to expect from Nioh 3
While gameplay details remain limited, Team Ninja has indicated that Nioh 3 will build on the series’ hallmark features:
- Fast, punishing melee combat
- Deep RPG systems
- Mythology-inspired enemy design
The studio is also expected to take advantage of PS5 hardware, including faster load times and more detailed environments.
A crowded action RPG landscape
Nioh 3 enters a market increasingly crowded with challenging action RPGs inspired by the Soulslike formula. However, the franchise has maintained a distinct identity through its stance-based combat and loot-driven progression.
For PlayStation, securing early access to a known hardcore franchise reinforces its appeal to core gamers.
What comes next
Team Ninja has not announced a release date yet, but further details are expected later this year. For now, PS5 players will be first in line when Nioh 3 arrives.
