Nioh 3 has quickly become one of the highest-rated games of the year and already stands out as one of the strongest releases of 2026. Ahead of launch, Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO have officially confirmed the exact release times across major regions, along with details for both platforms the game is launching on.
Below is everything you need to know about when you can start playing Nioh 3 on PC and PS5, no matter where you’re located.
Nioh 3 Release Date Timer
Nioh 3 officially launches on PC at 9:00 PM PST on February 5, 2026, which translates to February 6 in most regions worldwide.
On PS5, the launch time matches the PC release in the Americas, while players in most other regions will gain access at local midnight.
Since the PC version launches simultaneously worldwide, a global countdown timer has been set up specifically for that release.
Nioh 3 PC Release Countdown
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Nioh 3 Global Launch Times (PC & PS5)
Below is a breakdown of launch times for several major cities across both platforms:
| City | Release Date | PC Release Time | PS5 Release Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 will not be available on any tier of PlayStation Plus at launch.
Nioh 3 System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Target Resolution: 1080p (with upscaling)
- Preset: Lightest
- Target Framerate: 30 FPS
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores / 12 threads or higher)
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
- Storage: 125 GB SSD
Recommended Requirements
- Target Resolution: 1080p (with upscaling)
- Preset: Standard
- Target Framerate: 60 FPS
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 cores / 12 threads or higher)
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
- Storage: 125 GB SSD
Nioh 3 Supported Languages
At launch, Nioh 3 supports a wide range of languages. Full voice acting is available in English and Japanese, while other languages include interface text and subtitles.
| Language | 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?
Players who pre-ordered Nioh 3 on PS5 can already pre-load the game. However, PC players will need to wait until launch, as pre-loading is not available on Steam.
Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO made a smart move by releasing a substantial demo on both PC and PS5, complete with progress carryover. With over one million downloads across both platforms, the demo gave players plenty to explore—and set the stage for a strong full release.
