Nioh 3 releases this week, and the new trailer revealed that Xbox players may see the game release on all consoles by summertime.
Kicking off major game releases in February 2026, Nioh 3 is already generating some buzz. The latest trailer showcased all the great technical features the game will offer with the PlayStation 5 controller, but also revealed at the end that it will have console exclusivity for only the first six months. The game will also launch for PC on February 6, but it was interesting to see the fine print note that it would be “available” on other consoles after six months—potentially an Xbox Series X|S release.
As first spotted by TheGamer, the splash screen at the end of the trailer showed the title alongside a PS5 console with the text: “Nioh 3 PlayStation 5 console exclusive*.” The asterisk clarified that the game will also be available on PC, marking a first for the series but not an unexpected move. Additional text stated: “Not available on other consoles until at least six months after Feb. 6, 2026. Vertical stand sold separately.”
While the messaging does not explicitly name PlayStation’s competitors, it suggests that Nioh 3 could eventually make its way to Xbox platforms. That would be a first for the franchise, as previous Nioh titles were never released on Xbox or Nintendo Switch. Despite Team Ninja’s close relationship with Microsoft, highlighted by Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launching on Xbox Game Pass*, studio head Fumihiko Yasuda has historically played down the likelihood of a Nioh release on Xbox.
While the messaging does not explicitly name PlayStation’s competitors, it suggests that Nioh 3 could eventually make its way to Xbox platforms. That would be a first for the franchise, as previous Nioh titles were never released on Xbox or Nintendo Switch. Despite Team Ninja’s close relationship with Microsoft, highlighted by Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launching on Xbox Game Pass*, studio head Fumihiko Yasuda has historically played down the likelihood of a Nioh release on Xbox.
The PS5 trailer focused largely on technical features. Players will be able to experience Nioh 3 in 4K, provided they have a compatible display. The game also supports haptic feedback, allowing players to feel enemy hits based on the direction of impact, along with distinct vibrations for different interactions. Adaptive triggers further enhance immersion by applying varying levels of resistance for actions such as archery and gunfire. The game’s 3D audio has also been enhanced, enabling players to hear sounds from their precise point of origin.
If Team Ninja maintains its long-standing position on not releasing Nioh titles on Xbox, that could leave the door open for Nioh 3 to arrive on a future Nintendo platform. The first two games would have struggled to run on the original Nintendo Switch, but a next-generation system could be better suited to handling the demands of the series. Regardless of platform strategy, Team Ninja has consistently found success in bringing its games to market.
Interest in the game is already strong. The upcoming demo reached a peak of more than 39,000 concurrent players on Steam late last week. By comparison, Nioh 2 recorded a peak of about 41,000 players. The developers have also confirmed that progress from the demo will carry over to the full release.
For the latest generation, action-RPG and Soulslike games typically trend upwards for gamers. Nioh 3 shows strong sales, but it’s too early in the year to call it a game of the year contender. Meanwhile, a game like Cairn has had some strong scores and player interest.
