Nioh is often seen as one of the finest alternatives to FromSoftware’s core Souls games. This immediately makes Nioh 3 one of 2026’s most promising prospects (not to mention difficult), and its review embargo date looms like an angry boss.
Team Ninja somehow managed to better its reputation when it released Nioh in 2017. The Japan-focused Soulslike replaced skeletons and dragons with intimidating Yokai and human beings with otherworldly abilities. There’s no aesthetic quite like it, and reviews are set to come pouring in for Nioh 3—the latest game in the series.
Nioh 3 Review Embargo Date, Explained
Insider Gaming has been told by Koei Tecmo Europe that the Nioh 3 review embargo officially lifts on Wednesday, February 4.
Not only this, but you should also know that Insider Gaming has a review copy!
This website will be providing one of the many Nioh 3 reviews come Febraury 4. There’s plenty to chew on in Nioh 3, so make sure you visit Insider Gaming’s official website or use our free downloadable app on the review embargo date for our full in-depth review.
Nioh 3 Review Embargo Release Times
You will see Insider Gaming’s Nioh 3 review and the verdict of other outlets from 6 AM PT, and this might appear differently if you are situated in other regions and time zones.
No one likes figuring out time zones and regional differences because it requires more thinking, and we all have to do that too much every day as it is!
Let’s make this simple for you with a handy time zone table right here. Let IG know if you want more time zones added to these regular start time hubs.
| Region | Nioh 3 Dates & Release Time |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:00 AM—February 4 |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:00 AM—February 4 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:00 AM—February 4 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 2:00 PM—February 4 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 1:00 AM—February 5 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 3:00 AM—February 5 |
It’s time for you, the community, to offer your take. What will Nioh 3’s score be on embargo day? Are you a fan of the series? What are you hoping to see that’s different this time around? Share your thoughts through the Insider Gaming Discord Server.
If you’re looking forward to Nioh 3, read about Nioh 3 demo progress carrying over to the full game.
