Nioh 3 Release Date: Global Launch Times and Countdown Timer

The anticipation surrounding Nioh 3 has reached a fever pitch, as it quickly establishes itself as one of the standout titles of 2026. Providing gamers with a thrilling experience, Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO have officially released the launch times for different regions and platforms ahead of the game’s highly anticipated debut.

Launch Timing for Nioh 3

Below, you can find the detailed schedule for when Nioh 3 becomes available for play on PC and PS5:

Nioh 3 Release Timing Breakdown

Nioh 3 is set to launch on PC at 9 PM PST on February 5, 2026, which translates to February 6 in most global regions. The PS5 version aligns with this schedule in the Americas but will release at midnight in many other locations.

Countdown to PC Release

To help fans prepare, a countdown timer for the simultaneous PC launch is now available:

Regional Launch Hours Table

Here’s a comprehensive table outlining the specific launch times across key cities for 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

PlayStation Plus Availability

Unfortunately, Nioh 3 will not be available on any tier of PlayStation Plus at launch.

System Requirements for Nioh 3

Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements
Target Resolution	1080p (with upscaling)	1080p (with upscaling)
Preset	Lightest	Standard
Target Framerate	30 FPS	60 FPS
Operating System	Windows 11 – 64-Bit	Windows 11 – 64-Bit
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores / 12 threads or higher)	Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (6 cores / 12 threads or higher)
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
Storage Space	125 GB SSD	125 GB SSD

Supported Languages for Nioh 3

On launch day, Nioh 3 will offer a rich multilingual experience, featuring full audio in both English and Japanese.

Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔	✔
French	✔	✔
Italian	✔	✔
German	✔	✔
Spanish (Spain)	✔	✔
Portuguese (Brazil)	✔	✔
Russian	✔	✔
Simplified Chinese	✔	✔
Traditional Chinese	✔	✔
Japanese	✔	✔
Korean	✔	✔
Arabic	✔	✔

Pre-Loading Information for Nioh 3

Gamers who pre-ordered Nioh 3 for PS5 can pre-load the game right now! Unfortunately, PC users will need to wait until the official launch, as pre-loading won’t be available on Steam.

Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO have made a strategic decision to release a substantial demo version on both PC and PS5, allowing players to engage with the content while retaining progression. This decision has led to over a million downloads, providing fans ample opportunity to dive into the game before its official release.

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