Soulslike fans are in for another rough and rewarding ride with Nioh 3. Team Ninja brings back its acclaimed Souls series, and this guide quickly tells you the Nioh 3 release date and what time it’s dropping.
It’s easy to see why Nioh 3 is one of the biggest upcoming Soulslike games in 2026. The team behind it is an expert in making eye-catching worlds, overcome by beauty and big Yokai beasts that will cut you down in your prime. Team Ninja‘s Nioh 3 could go down as the best Soulslike this year.
When Is Nioh 3 Coming Out?
Nioh 3 is all set for a February 6 release date across multiple platforms around the world.
While there have been questions about possible Nioh 3 early access and a demo, there’s no doubt about the game’s release date. Nioh 3 drops at the end of the first week in February, getting the month off to a feisty start!
February is normally when the gaming year heats up. After a quiet December and January, publishers start launching new games, and Nioh 3 is one of the biggest AAA releases in 2026 to this point.
Nioh 3 Release Times For PS5 & PC
Nioh 3 is expected to have a midnight launch across all regions, meaning you can start playing from 6 PM PT on February 5, with adjusted times for other regions.
If you want a quick date and time reference so you know when you can start playing Nioh 3, the table below has many of the main areas covered.
Check out when you can start playing Nioh 3.
| Region | Nioh 3 Dates & Release Time (PS5) | Nioh 3 Dates & Release Time (PC) |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 PM—February 5 | 9:00 PM—February 5 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 PM—February 5 | 11:00 PM—February 5 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM—February 6 | 12:00 AM—February 6 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 12:00 AM—February 6 | 5:00 AM—February 6 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 12:00 AM—February 6 | 4:00 PM—February 6 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 12:00 AM—February 6 | 6:00 PM—February 6 |
As usual, Australasia gets the short end of the stick, but Nioh 3 is sure to be worth the wait. You’ll have an answer to this soon with the end of the Nioh 3 review embargo!
If you played the demo or any Nioh game in general, share your thoughts about the franchise via the Insider Gaming Discord Server.
Also, if you didn’t know, any Nioh 3 demo progress you make will carry over to the full game.
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The start times in the table are incorrect. Should be 9pm PST and the equivalent times for other timezones.