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Steam announcementView the game on SifterAugust 19, 2026

DLC 1, Hell Rising, is now available!

Nioh 3's first DLC, Hell Rising, is now available. Take a look at the game in the new launch trailer!

Launch Trailer for Nioh 3's First DLC, Hell Rising

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Set in the Keian era, Hell Rising features a version of Edo that has been taken over by the Crucible, where a new intrigue surrounding the Spirit Stones has begun to play out. In addition to the new hoko & shield weapon categories, which combine the offensive capabilities of the short spear with the defensive capabilities of the shield, players can also use the effects of the Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scrolls to fight highly customizable battles over and over again. Furthermore, the new difficulty mode allows players to develop new character builds and create complex strategies. Lastly, new Guardian Spirits, Martial Arts, Skills, Ninjutsu, and Onmyo Magic await fans in this DLC. With the combination of fierce, deadly battles and complex progression elements, Hell Rising offers both hardcore fans and newcomers alike a range of exhilarating battles that are iconic to the Nioh series.

The development team is now hard at work crafting the second DLC, Bloody Insurrection. Dive into Hell Rising today and stay tuned for more information.

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