While Team Ninja (alongside PlatinumGames) has its hands full with Ninja Gaiden 4, out next week, the former is also working on Nioh 3, launching next year. The masocore action RPG make some changes to the series formula, from transitioning to more open field (not open-world) levels to seamlessly switching between Samurai and Ninja Styles.
But the more things change, the more they remain the same, and that applies to another difficulty level that unlocks upon finishing the game. Speaking to WCCF Tech, producer Kohei Shibata confirmed, “We have incorporated that into a second playthrough where you can increase the difficulty level, and I think that has become a staple for the Nioh series.”
For those who don’t know, Nioh offers New Game Plus like other Souls-like titles, where you can replay the game and carry over all levels, weapons, and unlocks. The difference is that these are higher difficulty levels with their own unique features. For example, Way of the Strong or NG+ includes Divine Equipment in Nioh 1 and 2.
Whether additional difficulty levels will be available at launch or added in post remains to be seen, so stay tuned. Nioh 3 launches on February 6th, 2026, for PS5 and PC. Check out the latest gameplay here.
It’s exciting to hear that Nioh 3 will feature a higher difficulty level! Fans of the series are sure to appreciate the challenge. Team Ninja is definitely keeping busy with several high-profile projects. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
It really is exciting! A higher difficulty level could attract both veteran players looking for a challenge and newcomers wanting to improve their skills. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the gameplay to keep it engaging for everyone.
Absolutely! It’s great to see that Nioh 3 is aiming to challenge veteran players. A higher difficulty can also deepen the gameplay experience, encouraging players to develop new strategies and skills to overcome tougher enemies. It’ll be interesting to see how Team Ninja balances this with the overall gameplay mechanics!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see how the higher difficulty level will push players to master new strategies and techniques. It’ll be interesting to see if they introduce any new gameplay mechanics to enhance the challenge even further.
I completely agree! It’s great to see developers challenging players in new ways. The increased difficulty could also encourage more strategic gameplay, making each encounter feel even more rewarding. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!