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Does Nioh 3 Have Early Access? Demo Status, Explained

It’s been a few years since the last Nioh game. Team Ninja has been sharpening its blades and skills with other projects, but it’s time for the company’s main Soulslike to return. The latest information on Nioh 3’s early access is interesting.

The question of Nioh being the best non-FromSoftware series rages on. The Nioh franchise is dripping in Yokai-infested excellence, and each game is more refined than the last. Nioh 3 has gone bigger and bolder with its open-world approach, and it’s no wonder that so many of you want it now.

Is There Nioh 3 Early Access?

enemy attacking players in nioh 3
Strike your anger down. Credit to Team Ninja

Team Ninja is not offering early access as an incentive for Nioh 3 early adopters.

Why should people who pay a bit more get to see those game-over screens sooner? This is the motto for Nioh 3, as even though the game has multiple editions, none of them feature an early access bonus.

There are cool perks, such as a Season Pass and exclusive gear, but you get to use them on Nioh 3’s launch day—like everyone else.

Does Nioh 3 Have A Demo?

If you simply need to play Nioh 3 before release, there is a lengthy demo you can download for free on all applicable gaming platforms.

There’s no Xbox version of Nioh 3, sadly, but if you are on PC or PS5, you can download a free demo to give you a fairly hefty look at the game, how it plays, and if it’s for you.

How To Download Nioh 3 Demo

Go to the PlayStation Store or Steam, search for Nioh 3, and you can buy and download the free Nioh 3 demo.

Thousands of players have already left glowing reviews for the Nioh 3 demo. If you want to try it yourself, follow these steps:

  1. Decide if you’re playing on PlayStation 5 or PC.
  2. Go to the PlayStation Store on PS5 or Steam for PC.
  3. Search for Nioh 3 Demo.
  4. Add it to your library on either format.
  5. Once it’s finished downloading, you can get stuck in!

Here’s even more good news for you: Your Nioh 3 demo progress will carry over to the full game. It’s the equivalent of starting the full game and making a dent in potential progress.

Will the Nioh 3 demo keep you going until February 6? Or are you going to replay an older Nioh or wait patiently for the third game in the meantime? Head to the free-to-join Insider Gaming Discord Server to let everyone know and discuss Team Ninja‘s epic series in general.


Don’t miss out on our Nioh 3 Review Embargo Date guide, as the Insider Gaming article counts down the seconds until the big review day.

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