Nioh 3 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.05 Update 2/2 | 2026-04-27 | ■Bug Fixes・ Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to jump or Dodge while moving.・ Fixed an issue making it impossible to perform a Burst Break while sliding.・ Fixed an issue where if the player was Paralyzed and downed while in mid-air, they could recover by jumping or Dodging.・ Fixed an issue that prevented some attacks from hitting enemies in the Crucible who had inflicted the Inferno status ailment on the player.・ Fixed an issue that prevented some Bloodedge Demon attacks from hitting enemies if the player used Summoning Seal: Bloodedge Demon while equipped with a Lightning-based Guardian Spirit.・ Fixed an issue preventing Hellf |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.05 Update 1/2 | 2026-04-27 | ■New/Additional Elements・ Added the new Stone of Penance element.This feature will be unlocked from the opening mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope onward in the Shogun's Journey difficulty level and can be used at shrines. The player can exchange an accessory for a Stone of Penance, which will strengthen enemies and also slightly increase the drop rate of high-rarity equipment while it is in use. Defeating enemies under these conditions will increase the Stone's Penitence level. Once the Penitence is maxed out, the player can offer the Stone in exchange for rewards and their previously offered accessory, with the accessory potentially receivi |
| Nioh 3 - 20% OFF SALE | 2026-04-24 | ■Nioh 3 - 20% OFF SALE! A sale is currently live for all ""Nioh"" games including Nioh 3, the latest addition in the series. During the sales period, Nioh 3 Standard Edition will be available for 20% off. This sale will end on May 5th, 10AM (PDT), so don't miss out! Additionally, the 1.05 update will be released on April 27th, including new high-difficulty challenges added to the Battle Scroll. Furthermore, the popular Nioh 2 feature Stone of Penance will be implemented, along with balance adjustments and the addition of a new skill to expand building options. Prepare for new battles awaiting Takechiyo! 1.05 update ･Addition of multiple high- |
| A message from the producer regarding the free update | 2026-04-20 | A message from the Nioh 3 producer has been released. It also includes information about the free update scheduled for April 27, so be sure to check it out! ■公式サイト US:https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/us UK:https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/uk |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.04.03 Update | 2026-04-02 | ■Adjustments/Feature Enhancements・ Made it easier for the Ninjutsu Thundering Calamity to hit enemies located at lower elevations.・ Increased the damage dealt by the Ninja Skill Pufferpuss Technique.・ Adjusted the explanation of the effect Rising Tide for the set bonus Single Sword's Reverie to make it easier to understand the target of the effect.・ Made adjustments so that if the special reward for donating items at the Hidden Teahouse is an accessory, the icons for each Style will be displayed.・ Added settings to decide whether to automatically dispose of equipment that can be disassembled for Material Essence.・ Adjusted the timing of FPS c |
| Nioh 3 launches its first discount! | 2026-03-19 | Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark samurai action RPG series, is now on discount for the first time! During the sales period, the standard edition of Nioh 3 can be purchased at 10% off the regular price. The sale runs until March 26, 10:00 AM (PDT), so don’t miss this opportunity to buy the game! In Update Version 1.04.00, several adjustments have been made to create an even more enjoyable experience. Players will receive more Glory in multiplayer mode, making it easier to increase their clan's ranking. Reduced material requirements for enhancing +Value during Soul Matching at the blacksmith and higher +Value equipment drops after completin |
| Update: Steam Troubleshooting | 2026-03-19 | We have updated the troubleshooting guide for Nioh3 on Steam, outlining potential solutions for issues players may encounter.For details, please refer to the troubleshooting thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3681010/discussions/ |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.04.02 Update | 2026-03-19 | ■Bug Fixes・ Fixed an issue occurring when learning the Ninja Style Martial Art Footstool Jump, where quickly pressing the jump input two times in a row with a sheathed weapon or an unsheathed kusarigama would cancel the jump.・ Fixed an issue that greatly reduced the amount of damage dealt when activating Arts Proficiency.・ Fixed an issue preventing Martial Art 1 Controls and Martial Art 2 Controls from triggering Martial Arts in mid-air if the player had assigned Martial Art 1 Controls and Martial Art 2 Controls to a single key via Configure Controls (Keyboard/Mouse). |
| New Nioh 3 equipment set now available! | 2026-03-12 | The Thunderous Equipment Set (Warrior Armor + Ninja Attire) is now available for free to celebrate 1 million copies shipped worldwide for Nioh 3 and over 10 million for the Nioh series. The bonus set can be claimed in-game via Boons under Preparations in the Shrine menu. Be sure to claim yours and enjoy epic battles against tough enemies! Once again, we would like to offer a huge thank you to all the fans around the world for supporting Nioh 3 and the Nioh series. We really appreciate your support! |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.04.01 Update | 2026-03-11 | ■Bug Fixes・ Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the game to crash for certain PC environments after players applied update version 1.04.00. |
| Bug affecting Anisotropic Filtering under Visuals | 2026-03-11 | We have discovered a bug that stopped Anisotropic Filtering (in Advanced Settings under Visuals) from working properly. This problem has been resolved in Update Ver. 1.04.00.After updating, you may notice changes in graphics quality and performance. |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.04 Update | 2026-03-10 | ■Adjustments/Feature Enhancements・Added the free bonus equipment Thunderous Warrior Armor and Thunderous Ninja Attire to celebrate Nioh 3 achieving one million copies sold and the series as a whole surpassing ten million copies sold.・Increased the amount of Glory that can be obtained upon completing a mission in multiplayer sessions.・Increased the probability of equipment with higher +values being dropped upon completion of Shogun's Journey.・Reduced the required amount of materials for Soul Matching with an item that is higher than any +value the player has already obtained.・Made it easier for the Ninjutsu Flame Breath to hit enemies.・Made it |
| New Nioh 3 equipment set! | 2026-02-28 | Nioh 3 has passed 1 million units sold and the series has topped 10 million, and we’re celebrating with a free Thunderous Equipment Set (Warrior Armor + Ninja Attire). Details on the equipment set, including its release date, will be shared soon. Thank you to all the players around the world whose support keeps Nioh 3 and the Nioh series going strong. |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.03.04 Update | 2026-02-27 | ■Bug fixes・Fixed a bug that caused the hit timing of the Martial Art Deflect to be shorter for the Samurai weapons dual swords and cestuses than for other weapons.・Fixed a bug that prevented the maximum Level Enhancement upon acquiring Soul Cores from updating, which would sometimes prevent the player from acquiring trophies/achievements. ・Made other minor fixes. |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.03.03 Update | 2026-02-25 | ■Adjustments・Made it possible to set equipment from different Styles in Equipment Appearance.・Added an Acolyte (Benevolent Grave) who can be called upon without using Ochoko Cups in the mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope. ・Increased the effects of the Sanada Crest Protection "Ki Consumption (Jump)."・Increased the effects of the Otani Crest Protection "Decreased Elemental Damage Taken."・Decreased the effects of the Kato Crest Protection "Damage Taken (While Attacking)."・Increased the effects of the Kato Crest Protection "Damage Taken (Critical)."・Decreased the effects of the Shibata Crest Protection "Melee Damage."・Increased the effects of the |
| Nioh 3 Player Survey Now Live | 2026-02-21 | Thank you for playing Nioh 3! Samurai and Ninjas of #Nioh3, the Player Survey has begun, and your insight will help shape the battles ahead. Share your experience to help us make an even sharper, stronger Nioh. ■Survey page https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/form/nioh3_na_steam |
| Nioh 3 Reaches 1 Million Units Sold Worldwide as Franchise Tops 10 Million Units | 2026-02-20 | Nioh 3 has surpassed 1 million units sold worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling entry in the series' history. The Nioh franchise as a whole has also exceeded 10 million units globally. We are truly grateful to players around the world for their incredible support. To celebrate this milestone, we have released an accolades trailer, so be sure to check it out! Thank you for your continued support of Nioh 3. |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.03.02 Update | 2026-02-17 | ■Bug fixes:・ Fixed an issue making it impossible to complete the objective and thereby progress through the game when the player interrupted Nekomata's dialogue in the Eternal Rift by opening a menu or triggering a cutscene.・ Fixed an issue causing an invisible wall to block the player in the mission Frozen City, Blazing Tree, making it impossible to progress.・ Fixed an issue preventing the boss from appearing in the mission The Spirit Tree Village, making it impossible to progress.・ Fixed an issue where Kusumoto Ine did not appear after the player completed the mission Kiyomizu Defiled, which made it impossible to progress through the Myths |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.03.01 Update | 2026-02-13 | ■Adjustments:•Greatly increased the Health of enemies in the Training Ground Battle Scroll and made it possible to pray at the shrine during battle.•Made changes so a backup copy of save data will be automatically generated when the player loads save data. ■Bug fixes:•Fixed an issue causing the loss of some of the valuables players could obtain during Myths under certain conditions. Made it possible to recover the lost valuables when loading the affected save data.•Partially fixed an issue that occasionally caused the game to crash during gameplay. •Fixed an issue that sometimes made it impossible to progress from the Investigate the building |
| Nioh 3 Ver. 1.03 Update | 2026-02-06 | ■Bug fixes:•Made changes so that if the player could not obtain the valuables dropped by Green Shadow's Blade on the field "1572 CE - Warring States," they would be able to obtain them when loading their save data.•Fixed an issue occurring when using the Martial Art Unbroken with the Samurai weapon the cestuses that prevented the player from linking some Martial Arts to other Martial Arts using the inputs for backward movement and Strong Attacks.•Fixed an issue causing the elbow and knee angle to be faced further inward when moving in Samurai Style than it appeared during Character Creation.•Fixed an issue causing character creation data to b |