Nioh 3 PS5

There will be reason to return to Nioh 3 from 27th April 2026, as Team Ninja announces it's deploying a new update with fresh features and gameplay improvements for free.

Team Ninja is leaning into the difficulty of the open zone Souls-like by adding new Battle Scrolls described as "high difficulty" to the game, and a new currency called Stone of Penance which you trade in to increase the value of your accessories. By completing the tougher Battle Scrolls, you unlock new abilities.

In addition to the new content, the upcoming PS5 patch will make balance adjustments that enhance select Graces.

Game producer Kohei Shibata shared word of the update on the developer's official website, where it is revealed Team Ninja continues to work on the two confirmed expansions for Nioh 3. "We would first like to express our gratitude to the many players around the world who have taken the time to play Nioh 3 since its release," said Shibata. "We are currently hard at work developing future updates and DLC for the game."

The first DLC, titled Hell Rising, is expected to launch in September 2026, while the second, named Hell Insurrection, should arrive before the end of February 2027.

Nioh 3 was comfortably the most accessible title in the series when it launched earlier this year, so tougher side quests should satisfy those looking for a harder challenge.

In our 8/10-rated Nioh 3 PS5 review, we praised its accessibility and hardcore action. "This is a familiar feeling title for a fanbase that knows what it wants, for few franchises do hardcore action better. Nioh 3 is its latest triumph." Will you go back to Nioh 3 and sample this new content next week? Tell us in the comments below.

[source gematsu.com]