Souls-like fans have reason to rejoice: Koei Tecmo just released the official demo of Nioh 3 on PlayStation 5. This new, highly anticipated opus will be released on February 6, 2026 on PS5 and PC. In the meantime, players can already try it out through a trial version which has many surprises in store… provided they meet certain criteria before a deadline.
Available for download via the PlayStation Store, the demo not only allows you to test the gameplay, but also to unlock a exclusive reward : THE double snake helmet. A reward that will only be given to those who have completed the demo before February 15, 2026.
An exclusive helmet offered, but under strict conditions
Those who complete the demo before the deadline will receive a unique item in the full version: the famous double snake helmetalready appeared in the alpha. It will also be possible to recover it by confronting the boss Jakotsu-baba in the final version, before this same date. After February 15, it will no longer be accessible.
But be careful: the demo can only be played onlineAnd the transfer of backup to the final version is subject to several conditions. As the PlayStation Store description states, “In order to transfer save data from this demo to the final version of the game, you must play the final version on the same console where the demo data is saved, and you must also use the same PlayStation™Network account when playing the demo and the final version.”
Dive into feudal Japan: Tokugawa Takechiyo enters the scene
In Nioh 3the player embodies Tokugawa Takechiyograndson of the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu. The title promises an intense dive into feudal Japan with a deep customization of the character’s appearance, faithful to the DNA of the saga. The environment, weapons and atmosphere are directly inspired by the stories of the Sengoku era, already enhanced in the two previous parts.
As always, the game emphasizes demands, precision, and formidable confrontations against demonic bosses. A demonstration of force which should seduce those accustomed to the license… while testing their patience.
Cooperative multiplayer: mutual aid or shared peril
Two online multiplayer modes are offered in the full version:
– Player Summonto seek help from an ally against bosses
– Shippingwhich allows you to explore the levels in pairs
These features are not available in the current demo, but provide a glimpse of Nioh 3’s cooperative potential. They will enrich an experience already feared for its difficulty and tactical depth.