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Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies in two weeks, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series, while the overall Nioh franchise has surpassed 10 million copies sold. Koei Tecmo celebrated with an accolades trailer and a thank-you message to players. A recent post-launch patch fixed progress-halting bugs, crashes, tweaked enemy health, and corrected the friend-searching mechanic.
Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, the fastest pace yet for the series, pushing total Nioh sales to over 10 million. Released on February 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam), the game expands the franchise with a larger, open‑world style world spanning multiple Edo periods, introduces two combat styles (Samurai and Ninja) with new mechanics like Deflect and Arts Proficiency, and features a Guardian Spirit named Kusanagi guiding players through a richly varied Japan.
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA announced DEAD OR ALIVE New Project for PlayStation 5 (with other platforms to be confirmed) to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary; no release date has been announced, but a teaser trailer was released.
Team Ninja’s Masaki Fujita says Nioh 3 will not add difficulty settings, arguing the challenge comes from mastering diverse tools, strategies, and level-scaling rather than adjustable options. The game emphasizes player agency and multiple paths to clear encounters, with re-spec options to adapt. The stance echoes Miyazaki’s views on the Souls-like landscape. Nioh 3 releases February 6, 2026 for PS5 and PC.
Nioh 3 injects a dual-playstyle system (samurai and ninja) into expansive, vertically designed maps, combining tight, customizable combat with brutal boss encounters. While not an Elden Ring clone, its open-field structure and deep build options deliver a demanding, highly rewarding Soulslike experience that rewards careful exploration and mastery.
Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 is shown as a PlayStation 5 exclusive at launch, with the exclusivity window lasting at least six months after February 6, 2026. The PC version is already available, and while no Xbox release is confirmed, the trailer hints that other consoles could follow after the six‑month window. The game is an action RPG featuring yokai battles, set after Nioh 2, and the series has sold over 8 million units.
Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces a new protagonist, Yakumo, and offers over-the-top, chaotic ninja action with dynamic traversal and combat, making it a standout in the series and a great entry point for newcomers. The game features intense battles, stylish moves, and a straightforward structure, blending old-school design with modern flair, and is highly recommended for fans of action games.
Tomonobu Itagaki, founder of Team Ninja and creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has passed away at age 58, leaving a legacy of influential fighting games and industry impact. His final message expressed pride in his battles and regret for not delivering a new game to fans. The gaming community and Team Ninja have paid tribute, vowing to carry on his creative spirit.
Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA have unveiled new details and gameplay footage for Venus Vacation PRISM: DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme, highlighting the player's role as "owner" on a perpetual-summer island. Players can build relationships with various girls, influence story outcomes through choices, and capture special moments in photos to gain fans and unlock new outfits. The game is set for release on March 6, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, with multiple language options available for the Asian "Global Version."
The latest update for Rise of the Ronin, version 1.05, introduces new missions, including the most challenging one yet, quality of life improvements, and significant changes to cat collecting. The update adds five new ally missions on Midnight difficulty, new set bonuses, training opponents, and glider appearances. Players can now manually reset Unruly Areas, sync completed missions, and equip different styles for the same weapon type. The update also includes numerous balance adjustments and bug fixes.
Team Ninja has revealed that their upcoming PS5 exclusive, Rise of the Ronin, will feature connections to their previous games, Nioh and Ninja Gaiden. The game will include Ryu Hayabusa's iconic costume and techniques from Ninja Gaiden, and William Adams from Nioh will appear as a hidden boss. The studio aimed to integrate these elements to surprise and delight fans of their earlier titles.
Team Ninja has announced an update for the PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin, adding new missions, features, and gameplay enhancements. The update includes five new Ally Missions, dojo training partners, a level sync selection feature, and more. Despite a lukewarm reception at launch, this update aims to rejuvenate interest in the game.
The protagonist of Nioh, William Adams, makes a cameo appearance as the "Blue-Eyed Samurai" in Rise of the Ronin, offering players a sub-boss encounter and the chance to obtain the Nioh-ryu combat style. To find him, players must head to the Shiba Prefecture in Edo and engage in a battle reminiscent of Nioh's combat mechanics. Defeating him rewards players with Yasuke-themed armor and the Nioh-ryu combat style, which is effective against most enemy weapon types in Rise of the Ronin.
Rise of the Ronin, a PS5 exclusive, has received mixed reviews and currently holds a 76 on Metacritic. While critics have found it forgettable with a by-the-numbers open world design, user impressions have been more forgiving. The game's reception has been divided, and now players are being asked to share their own review scores in a poll.
The director of Rise of the Ronin, Fumihiko Yasuda, hopes that Team Ninja's next game will achieve things that the current title couldn't, as it was a big challenge for the studio to create their first open-world game. Despite the game's generally favorable reviews, it has been described as a fine open-world adventure that doesn't reach greatness and feels dated compared to other open-world games.