When Does Nioh 3 Release? Global Launch Times and Countdown Timer
Sharpen your blade!
Nioh 3 is already one of the most highly rated releases of the year and one of my favorite releases of 2026 so far. Ahead of its release, Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO have shared the exact release times for most regions and the two platforms it’s launching on.
Here is when you can start playing Nioh 3 on PC and PS5 in your region.
Nioh 3 Release Date Timer
Nioh 3 launches on PC at 9 PM PST on February 5, 2026 (February 6 in most regions). On PS5, it launches at the same local time as PC in the Americas, but at midnight in most other regions.
I’ve set up a countdown timer for the PC version because it’s a simultaneous release:
I’ve also created a table with launch times for several regions for both the PC and PS5 releases.
| City | Release Date | Release Time (PC) | Release Time (PS5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Feb 5, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Chicago (CST) | Feb 5, 2026 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| New York (EST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| London (GMT) | Feb 6, 2026 | 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Paris (CET) | Feb 6, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Warsaw (CET) | Feb 6, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Cairo (EET) | Feb 6, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Riyadh (AST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Dubai (GST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Singapore (SGT) | Feb 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Beijing (CST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Seoul (KST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo (JST) | Feb 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Feb 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Wellington (NZDT) | Feb 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Is Nioh 3 Coming to PlayStation Plus?
No, Nioh 3 is not launching on any tier of PlayStation Plus.
Nioh 3 System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Resolution | 1080p (with upscaling) | 1080p (with upscaling) |
| Preset | Lightest | Standard |
| Target Framerate | 30 FPS | 60 FPS |
| OS | Windows 11 – 64-Bit | Windows 11 – 64-Bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores / 12 threads or higher) | Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 cores / 12 threads or higher) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| Storage | 125 GB SSD | 125 GB SSD |
Nioh 3 Supported Languages
At launch, Nioh 3 supports the following languages with full audio for English and Japanese.
| Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| French | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Italian | ✔ | ✔ | |
| German | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spanish – Spain | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portuguese – Brazil | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Russian | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Simplified Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Traditional Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Japanese | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Korean | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Arabic | ✔ | ✔ |
Can You Pre-Load Nioh 3?
If you’ve pre-ordered Nioh 3 on PS5, you can pre-load it now. However, if you’re on PC, you’ll have to wait until launch, as pre-load isn’t available on Steam.
Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO made the right call by releasing a meaty demo on PC and PS5, while also giving players the option to carry over progress. Over a million players across both platforms downloaded it, and there is a lot to get through.
