Nioh 3's generous demo is out now, and your progress carries over to the full game

"Nioh 3 is one of the most anticipated games of 2026, and it's easily among the biggest releases of February. We're a few days away from the start of that month, however, but we don't have to wait until then to actually play Team Ninja's next major release. The previously announced demo has arrived, and it's one any fan of action games should check out, especially if you missed the PlayStation-exclusive beta held last year."

"Unlike previous tests, the Nioh 3 demo is available on PC and PS5, just like the main game. This is pretty new for the series, which has typically launched first on PlayStation before coming to PC months later. The Nioh 3 demo includes a decent portion of content from the beginning of the game. It's enough to show off the core duality mechanic, letting you switch between the Samurai and Ninja styles at will."

"big reason why you might want to grab the Nioh 3 demo is that your progress in it will carry over to the full version. This includes the character creator, too, meaning you can spend all day perfecting your character without having to worry about missing out on playing the actual game. The demo even supports online multiplayer for up to three players, in case you come to Nioh for co-op. If you complete the available content, you'll earn an in-game bonus"

Nioh 3 demo is available now on PC and PlayStation 5 ahead of the game's February release. The demo includes an early portion of the campaign that demonstrates the core duality mechanic allowing instant swaps between Samurai and Ninja styles. The playable areas preview an open-field level design positioned between full open world and the franchise's previous linear stages. Feedback from an earlier beta has been incorporated, and some familiar faces and areas may reappear. Progress in the demo, including the character creator, carries over to the full game. The demo supports up to three-player online co-op. Completing the demo before February 15 grants the Twin-Snake Helmet reward.

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