Nioh 3 is set to release for PS5 and PC on February 6. The latest entry in the samurai action RPG series, Nioh 3 promises more precise sword combat, giant boss fights, and super-challenging difficulty. The game is available to preorder now at all the usual retailers (set it at Amazon) and it comes in numerous editions. Find out what comes in each one, how much they cost, and more below. Let’s dive in.
Below we’ve broken down where you can preorder a copy of Nioh 3 right now, what preorder bonuses come with it, and what extras come with the Launch Edition steelbook.
Nioh 3 – Steelbook Launch Edition
The steelbook launch edition is probably the one to get if you’re going the physical route for PS5. It costs the same as the standard edition (see below), but it comes with the game, plus the following extras:
- Steelbook case
- Lucky Tanuki Netsuke Charm
- Kusanagi Netsuke Charm
Nioh 3 – Standard Edition
- Get it at Amazon – $69.99
- Get it at GameStop – $69.99
- Get it at Walmart – $69.99
- Get it at PlayStation Store (digital)– $69.99
PC
- Get it at Fanatical (Steam) – $61.59
- Get it at Steam – $69.99
If you don’t want the steelbook launch version, you can pick up a standard edition at the links above. Note that PC gamers can save a few bucks by preordering at Fanatical.
Digital preorders come with the following bonus items:
- Hellfire Equipment Set (Hellfire Warrior Armor set + Hellfire Ninja Attire set)
- Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm (accessory)
Nioh 3 – Digital Deluxe Edition
PS5
- Get it at PlayStation Store – $109.99
PC
- Get it at Fanatical (Steam) – $96.79
- Get it for PC (Steam) – $109.99
Preorder the digital deluxe edition, and you’ll get the base game, plus the following extras:
- Season pass
- Season pass bonus “Chijiko Netsuke Charm” (accessory)
- Digital Deluxe Edition bonus:
- Infernal Weapons Set (14 types)
- Kodama Netsuke Charm (accessory)
Nioh 3 – Preorder Bonus
Preorder the game, and you’ll receive the following digital item as a bonus:
- Hellfrost Equipment Set (Hellfrost Warrior Armor set + Hellfrost Ninja Attire set)
- Youngblood Armor (samurai)
- Lone Wolf’s Armor (ninja)
Nioh 3 Demo
Want to try it before you buy it? A Nioh 3 demo is coming to PS5 and PC on January 29. Progress you make in the demo will carry over into the full game, and you’ll even get a reward for completing the demo: the twin-snake helmet.
What Is Nioh 3?
Nioh 3 is the latest game in the Nioh series and follows a young warrior who’s set to become the next Shogun. The PlayStation Blog announcement also revealed that, “as the battles unfold, players will now be able to fight using two distinct combat styles: Samurai and Ninja.”
The Samurai playstyle is similar to the previous Nioh games, though “New actions such as Arts Proficiency, which enhances the power of martial arts, and Deflect, which allows players to block enemy attacks at the last moment have been added.” The Ninja playstyle, on the other hand, “excels in quick movements like dodging and aerial actions,” and features “Ninjitsu” techniques for players to utilize.
Our preview of Nioh 3 from IGN’s Mitchell Saltzman said, “Nioh 3 is shaping up to be exactly the same kind of iterative step above its predecessor that Nioh 2 ended up being. The style switching between Samurai and Ninja is an excellent addition that adds new layers of depth to an already stacked combat system, and the new open fields offer up even more incentive to explore than ever before, with fun challenges, mini bosses, and secret treasures to discover in every corner.”
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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
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