Nioh 2 News
April2021
News Nioh Series Sales Cut Through Five Million Units
Samurai smash
Nioh’s series sales have now surpassed five million units across PlayStation 5, PS4, and PC, with digital sales of Nioh 2 now topping two million units alone. The original Nioh launched in 2017 on PS4, before being ported to PC, and was subsequently followed by a sequel in 2020. Both games were then remastered for PS5 this year...
February2021
News Play as Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa in Nioh 2 Starting Today
Just download patch 1.26
Here's a cool little surprise for fans of both Ninja Gaiden and Nioh 2: you can now play as the classic assassin Ryu Hayabusa in the Yokai-slaughtering PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 title from today after downloading patch 1.26. The free update is available to download now and allows you to adopt the skin of the famous...
News Nioh 2 PS4 Patch Adds Cross-Save Support for PS5
Transfer your progress
Koei Tecmo is bringing The Nioh Collection to the PlayStation 5 this week, and it’s sharpening up the existing PlayStation 4 version ahead of the next-gen iteration’s arrival. Patch 1.24 is available to download now, and it incorporates cross-save functionality, so that you can upload your progress to the cloud and pick up...
January2021
News All Nioh 2 Owners to Get Free Armour to Celebrate PS5 Release
Gold
Koei Tecmo will celebrate the release of The Nioh Collection – which launches 5th February on the PlayStation 5, and includes Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition – with free armour sets for everyone. Make sure you have a version of the game installed between 5th February and 26th February, and you’ll pull a patch for two new outfits:...
September2020
News Nioh 2 Darkness in the Capital DLC Confirmed for 15th October
Explore Kyoto City
Nioh 2 is still chugging along with its DLC plans after the PlayStation 4 exclusive released back in March, and this latest piece takes us to Kyoto City where the Heian Palace takes centre stage for more intense combat and levelling. The Darkness in the Capital expansion will be out on PS4 on 15th October 2020, and given the price...
July2020
News Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple DLC Is Out Now on PS4
Costs £7.99/$9.99
The first of three pieces of DLC for Nioh 2 has today launched on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it a brand new area to do battle in and another story to follow. Titled The Tengu's Disciple, you can purchase it standalone for £7.99/$9.99 or as part of the Nioh 2 season pass which comes in at £19.99/$19.99. The listing...
May2020
News Nioh 2 Update Adds Photo Mode and New Missions, First DLC Detailed
The Tengu's Disciple
The wonderful Nioh 2 may have gotten lost amongst all the hullabaloo of March and April 2020's PlayStation 4 releases, so this is the perfect opportunity to remind you that it's still very much worth checking out. Garnering an 8/10 in the Push Square review, the game is about to get even better with a number of new updates that...
March2020
News Nioh 2 Update 1.05 Available to Download Now on PS4
Lots of bug fixes
PlayStation 4 exclusive Nioh 2 has been available for exactly a week now, but that hasn't stopped Team Ninja from getting straight back to work and patching some of the game's minor problems. They're not issues which had any effect on our playthrough, something we chose to highlight in the glowing Push Square 8/10 review, although...
Guide Nioh 2 Beginner's Guide - Hints and Tips to Get You Started
Useful advice for rookie Yokai users
In the same vein as its predecessor and other Souls-like titles, Nioh 2 is an incredibly difficult game. Packed full of menacing enemies and mechanics to wrap your head around, it's quite the undertaking should you wish to see the experience through to its conclusion. That's an exciting 50 hours of gameplay to...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Get Healing Items Quickly
How to stock up on healing items
How do you get healing items quickly in Nioh 2? How do you stock up on healing items? Having constant access to a large amount of healing items is pivotal to making progress in Nioh 2 as they refill your health bar and allow you to progress much further without dying. Therefore, they're very important. Here's how to...
Guide Nioh 2 - When to Use High, Mid, and Low Stances
Which stance should you use in Nioh 2?
When should you use high, mid, and low stances in Nioh 2? Which stance is best in Nioh 2? Team Ninja offers so many options in combat to utilise that it can become a little bit overwhelming at times. Three main stances govern the sort of attacks you'll incorporate into combos and how much stamina they take to...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Interact with Purple Kodamas
"It seems as though it wants something"
How do you interact with purple Kodamas in Nioh 2? What do you need to give to purple Kodamas? Alongside the usual green Kodamas, Team Ninja has introduced a new type of seemingly adorable creature to the equation. Purple Kodamas can be interacted with, but what are they asking for? Here's how to interact with...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Azai Nagamsa
Bird in a Cage boss guide
How do you beat Azai Nagamsa in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in the Bird in a Cage mission? This foe may look like a normal human being, but once you get into the swing of things and prepare to fight, Nagamsa reveals the trick he has been hiding up his sleeve. This is a difficult fight, but we'll help you overcome it...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Tatarimokke
A Way Out boss guide
How do you beat Tatarimokke in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in the A Way Out mission? You better buckle up because this is probably the toughest boss fight you've come across in Team Ninja's follow-up so far, but with persistence, you'll be able to overcome it. Here's how to beat Tatarimokke in Nioh 2. How to Beat...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Magara Naotaka
Corpses and Ice boss guide
How do you beat Magara Naotaka in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in the Corpses and Ice mission? This is the icy looking fellow you caught a glimpse of at the beginning of the Corpses and Ice level, but when compared to other boss fights in the game, it's not too tough. Here's how to beat Magara Naotaka in Nioh 2. How...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Saito Yoshitatsu
The Hollow Fortress boss guide
How do you beat Saito Yoshitatsu in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in The Hollow Fortress mission? So, you've managed to make it to the top of Inabayama Castle, only to be confronted by the game's next big boss fight. It's certainly a tough one, but what happens afterwards may surprise you. Here's how to beat Saito...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Kamaitachi
The Mysterious One Night Castle boss guide
How do you beat Kamaitachi in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in The Mysterious One Night Castle mission? You've made it all the way to the end of the main mission which featured in Nioh 2's original closed beta and come up against this lovely looking feral creature. Aren't you the lucky one. It may look...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Imagawa Yoshimoto
The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama boss guide
How do you beat Imagawa Yoshimoto in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama mission? After venturing to a new region, you've come up against the first level's main boss. It's quite a unique one which makes a welcome break from the demons you've been facing, but it's still a...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Yatsu-no-Kami
The Viper's Sanctum boss guide
How do you beat Yatsu-no-Kami in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Viper's Sanctum mission? You've reached the end of the third main mission and this serpent-like demon is probably the most extravaganet enemy you've faced yet. It looks rather cool, but we're here to kill it. Here's how you beat Yatsu-no-Kami in...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Enenra
The Beast Born of Smoke and Flames boss guide
How do you beat Enenra in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Beast Born of Smokes and Flames mission? After seeing off Mezuki in the game's first mission, your next big challenge takes the form of Enenra. Follow our guide, however, and you'll have slain the next demon standing in your path in no...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Mezuki
The Village of Cursed Blossoms boss guide
How do you beat Mezuki in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Village of Cursed Blossoms mission? Mezuki is Nioh 2's first main boss fight, so unless you've managed to fully master all of the game's mechanics and systems in the space of just a few hours, it's going to present you with a couple of...
News Nioh 2 Launch Trailer Welcomes Back a Familiar Face
Stinger
Nioh 2 will exclusively grace the PlayStation 4 in just two days time, so we're sure everyone knows what that means. It's time for a good, old launch trailer. The near 100 seconds of footage will surely hype those up anticipating the Souls-like's release just that little bit more, but it might be worth sticking around until the very end...
February2020
News Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial Available to Download Now on PS4
It is time
If you've been hoping to sample Nioh 2 and all the changes it brings with it before release on PlayStation 4, now's your chance. The Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial is available to download right now from the PlayStation Store, giving you access to its in-depth character creator and three levels to die over and over again on. UK and European...
News Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial Starts Tomorrow, So Here's a Teaser Trailer
Sample balance changes
If you've been eager to check out Nioh 2 after it went through a number of balance changes to make for a fairer game, you'll have your chance tomorrow. The Last Chance Trial will be available to download and play over the coming weekend on PlayStation 4, giving you a taste of the sorts of enemies and levels you can expect from...
News Nioh 2 Is Taking Your Weapon Suggestions for Its DLC
More content tidbits
Much like 2017's Nioh, developer Team Ninja has an extensive post-launch plan in place to support the sequel throughout the year. Nioh 2 comes to PlayStation 4 next month on 13th March 2020, but with three more content drops in the works, it is actually looking to take suggestions from the fans. Rather humorously, the studio is...
News Give Nioh 2 One More Shot Before Release with Last Chance Trial
Carry your character over
Nioh 2 has gone through some significant balance changes since its closed beta last November, so it makes a lot of sense to give those interested in the Team Ninja project one more chance to sample its offering before launch next month. The Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial starts on Friday 28th February and runs through to the end...
News Nioh 2 Avoids Late Delay as Game Goes Gold
Release next month
If you were worried that Nioh 2 would be a rather late entry into the long list of delayed PlayStation 4 games for 2020, you can now rest easy. Developer Team Ninja has confirmed that the game has gone gold, meaning that development of the base experience is complete. The team will now most likely ramp up production on a day one...
Interview Nioh 2 General Producer on the Sengoku Era and Fixing Difficulty
Yosuke Hayashi reveals all
Here at Push Square, we've already declared that Nioh 2 is shaping up to be one of 2020's best PlayStation 4 exclusives. Two hours of hands on time proved to us what an excellent sequel to the 2017 original it is, fixing the problems it faced late last year as part of an open beta in the process. That wasn't enough for us,...
Hands On Nioh 2 Is Primed to Become One of 2020's Best PS4 Exclusives
Yokai fame
It's been three months since Nioh 2 opened its doors to the public with an open beta. Allowing players to get to grips with what sets the sequel apart from the 2017 original across a single weekend, it was an eye-opening experience for developer Team Ninja. That's because the most overwhelming piece of feedback was that the technical test...
January2020
News Nioh 2 Expands Co-Op Support to Three Players, Avatar Creation Revealed
Bring some friends along
The original Nioh has always allowed you to summon a friend to help out during a particularly difficult boss fight or to simply offer extra support, although co-operative functionality was restricted to just two players for the vast majority of the experience. The game did allow you to team up with two players once you tried...
News Nioh 2 to Expand with Extensive PS4 Post-Release Add-On Plans
Satisfying samurai
Nioh 2’s going to be a significant time sink when it deploys on 13th March, but don’t expect your journey through a demon-infested Japan to end there. Team Ninja has announced plans for extensive post-release support, with three major expansions in the pipeline. Each add-on pack will focus on “a different storyline that...
News Nioh 2 Story Trailer Is an Atmospheric, Magical Mystery
War is unending
After teasing yesterday that it would drop a new trailer for Nioh 2, Sony has delivered with an all-new look at the game -- this time placing a large emphasis on its story. The title is a prequel to the 2017 original so no prior knowledge is required for those interested in checking out the experience launching March 2020. Take a...
News Nioh 2 to Receive a Brand New Trailer Tomorrow, Sony Teases
War is unending
Are you ready to see more Nioh 2? The upcoming sequel from Team Ninja is looking pretty great so far, and we know the game has been rebalanced since the brutal PlayStation 4 beta. It seems as though we're about to get a fresh look at the game, as the PlayStation Twitter account is teasing a new trailer. As mentioned in the image...
News Latest Nioh 2 Screenshots Debut New Character and Guardian Spirits
New info every week
In the lead up to the game's PlayStation 4 release on 13th March, Nioh 2 will be revealing new information every single week. That's seven lots of content coming our way, and it all starts today with a new batch of screenshots which show off a new character and more Guardian Spirits. As you can see in a selection of the images...
News Nioh 2 Difficulty Level to Be Adjusted for the Final Game Following Beta Feedback
Rebalancing and better tutorials
Nioh 2 was far too difficult for our liking when we got some sweet hands on action with the latest Team Ninja outing by way of an open beta last November. "Nioh 2's open beta just kicked our arse" is what we claimed at the time, and it looks like we weren't the only ones having trouble making much progress. The...
November2019
Hands On Nioh 2 Could Be the Toughest Souls-Like to Date
Prepare to die
We're not ones to boast, but we sort of have to be pretty good at video games in order to do our jobs properly. We've managed to beat every Dark Souls entry there is, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- you name it and we've probably clocked it. However, Nioh 2's open beta just kicked our arse. Playable for the next 10 days, Koei...
October2019
News Nioh 2 PS4 Open Beta Gives You a Slice of the Action in November
Blade test runner
Koei Tecmo has gone Nioh crazy today. Not only is the first game coming to PlayStation Plus next month, its sequel now has a firm release date. Nioh 2 is a few months away, but fret not -- you'll be able to try it out for yourself much sooner than that. An open beta has also been announced, and it's right around the corner. As...
News Nioh 2 Skewers a March 2020 Release Date on PS4
Early 2020 is crazy
After its "early 2020" release window was outed last month, we've been waiting on an official date for Nioh 2 -- and now we've got one. The sequel to 2017's really rather good action role-playing game will launch on the 13th March 2020, placing it just ten days away from the inevitable juggernaut that is Final Fantasy VII Remake...
September2019
News Nioh 2 Tests Your Might with an Open Beta This November
1-10 November
Nioh 2 is quietly creeping up on us with a confirmed release window of early 2020. It'll have to go up against heavy hitters such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake, but we reckon the follow-up to Team Ninja's 2017 samurai success can calve out its own audience. And to make that wait a little bit easier, an ope
News Nioh 2 Will Add to the Crazy Number of Games Releasing in Early 2020
New trailer confirms
Update: And there it is. Nioh 2 is officially launching in early 2020, the game's new trailer confirms. You can check it out above. Original story: If you didn't already know, the first few months of 2020 are looking pretty ridiculous for PlayStation 4 owners. Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cyberpunk 2077. Persona 5 Royal. Gods...
May2019
News Nioh 2 Gameplay Footage Is Bloody and Impressive
Nearly four hours worth of video to digest
Nioh 2's alpha test got underway yesterday, but footage of the early beta is already surfacing across the internet. Thanks to YouTube user Shirrako, we've got almost four hours worth of gameplay to munch on that those lucky enough to be invited are playing right now. Chec
News 'Some' PS4 Users Are Being Invited to Alpha Test Nioh 2 as Gameplay Footage Finally Appears
Secret samurai
It's been quite a while since we heard anything about Nioh 2. The game was announced last year at E3, but we've seen nothing of it aside from a brief teaser trailer. Back in February, Team Ninja reiterated that the game was still in development, but it's been a return to radio silence ever since. Things appear to finally be kicking...
February2019
News Nioh Has Topped 2.5 Million Copies Worldwide, Nioh 2 Still in Development
An official update
Feudal Japan-infused action role-playing title Nioh, which launched almost exactly two years ago in 2017, has sold over 2.5 million copies to date. The stat comes from the game's official Twitter account, which has been busy celebrating the game's second anniversary. For what is really quite a niche property, that's not a bad...
June2018
E3 2018 Nioh 2 Branches Out With Character Creation
Nioh yeah
Nope, you won't be playing as a grizzled predetermined character like William Adams in Nioh 2. Instead, you'll be able to create your own custom hero. You'll be able to choose your sex and race according to game director Fumihiko Yasuda, who confirmed the addition during PlayStation's E3 2018 livestream. It's unclear how much...
E3 2018 Nioh 2 Unleashes Surprise Announcement Trailer
Ni-oh?
Well, we didn't see that one coming. Nioh 2 is official, and it got a quick cinematic teaser trailer at Sony's E3 2018 press conference. There are no real details yet, but we assume Koei Tecmo will have more to share in the near future. Are you up for a Nioh sequel? Keep your blade close in the comments section below.
