Nioh 3 is just around the corner for its release on Steam. The demo is already receiving positive feedback from players, but it also brings an issue.
What kind of game is it? It is the third installment in the Nioh series: Nioh 3. The release of the game is scheduled for February 6, 2026 on Steam, so fans don’t have to wait much longer.
Nioh 3 is a Soulslike game where you play as a samurai. The unique aspect: Nioh 3 is the first installment in the series that offers you an open world.
Additionally, players no longer have to commit to a single playstyle, but can switch between ninja and samurai styles even during combat. As a samurai, you approach fiercely and directly, while as a ninja, you rely on agility and skill.
You can get a first impression of the game with the trailer:
Tutorial is Already Causing Issues for Players in the Demo
How is the tutorial deadly? To sweeten the waiting time for players, a demo for the game was released on January 29. It is already receiving positive feedback from players. According to SteamDB, the demo had a peak of 39,227 simultaneous players.
In the subreddit r/Nioh, players share their excitement for the demo, but also the problems they encounter. One of them seems to be the tutorial itself.
Player GameGuidesGN_Mod shared a clip on Reddit showing how the tutorial message appears just as he is about to leap over a chasm. When he clicks it away, he falls into the abyss and cannot save himself.
Other players also share their experiences with the tutorial messages. For instance, dotinous writes: “I was in a fight when I got one of those, they really are sometimes a meme.” Also, ghouIzz seems to have had similar situations: “The number of times that killed me just before a burst attack was really funny.”
Have you tried the demo for Nioh 3? If so, what do you think of it? Let us know in the comments! If you need more games to shorten the wait for Nioh 3, feel free to check here: Here are the currently 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware
