Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja released Nioh 3 today on both PlayStation 5 and Steam. Like previous Nioh games, it comes in several editions, each offering different downloadable content and bundles. We’ve created a guide to help you understand the various editions, exclusive bonuses, the Season Pass, available weapons and equipment, and how to unlock the DLC.
Nioh 3 Editions
Nioh 3 is available in the following editions:
- Nioh 3 base game – $69.99 – physical and digital for Steam and PS5
- Nioh 3 SteelBook launch edition – $69.99 – physical for PS5 only
- Nioh 3 Digital Deluxe Edition – $109.99 – PS5 and Steam
- Nioh 3 Treasure Box collector’s edition – PS5 with collector’s edition physical content
Nioh 3 DLC list
Nioh 3 has the following DLC available as of this writing:
- Nioh 3 Season Pass – $39.99
- Nioh 3 Hellfrost Equipment Set – Free (early purchase bonus)
Nioh 3 Season Pass DLC contents and release dates
The Nioh 3 Season Pass gives you access to two downloadable content packs: ‘Hell Rising’ and ‘Bloody Insurrection,’ plus a special bonus item. That bonus is the Chijiko Netsuke Charm, a cosmetic accessory you can use in the game, and it comes in both versions – one for the Samurai style and one for the Ninja style.
Nioh 3 Season Pass DLC release dates
- DLC 1: Hell Rising – This is set to become available by the end of September 2026
- DLC 2: Bloody Insurrection – This is set to become available by the end of February 2027.
Nioh 3 Digital Deluxe Edition bonus DLC
The Nioh 3 Digital Deluxe Edition includes the full game, a Season Pass for additional content, and exclusive Deluxe DLC. Here’s what’s included in the Deluxe DLC:
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a special set of 14 Infernal Weapons and a Kodama Netsuke Charm – both usable items within the game.
Nioh 3 digital pre-order bonus
The Nioh 3 digital pre-order bonus is the following:
- Hellfire Equipment Set (Hellfire Warrior Armor set + Hellfire Ninja Attire set) – The armor which player can equip during game-play.
- Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm (accessory) – Accessory items usable in-game.
Nioh 3 early purchase bonus
The Nioh 3 early purchase bonus is as follows:
- Hellfrost Equipment Set (Hellfrost Warrior Armor set + Hellfrost Ninja Attire set) – The armor which player can equip during game-play.
- Additional Bonus Content – William (Nioh) Full Armor Set Youngblood Armor (Samurai) and Hiddy (Nioh 2) Full Armor Set Lone Wolf’s Armor (Ninja)
Nioh 3 SteelBook Edition bonus DLC
The Nioh 3 SteelBook Edition on PS5 includes the following in addition to the base game:
- Lucky Tanuki Netsuke Charm – Accessory items usable in-game.
- Kusanagi Netsuke Charm -Accessory items usable in-game.
How to access DLC in Nioh 3
You can find and activate your DLC bonuses in the game’s Shrine menu, under the Preparations tab and then Boons. If you don’t see items you’ve purchased, double-check that they’re fully downloaded. On PlayStation 5, go to Manage Game and Add-ons. On Steam, make sure the DLC box is checked in the game’s properties.
Where to claim the Nioh 3 pre-order bonus and the Demo reward
You can find the bonus DLC for pre-ordering and completing the demo under the “Boons” section of the “Preparations” menu at the Shrine. If you finished the demo before February 15th, you received the “Twin-Snake Helmet.” You can still get it in the full game by defeating Jakotsu-baba before February 15th – it will drop as a guaranteed reward. After February 15th, the helmet will be a rare drop from Jakotsu-baba.
Can you earn the Nioh 3 DLC content in-game without buying the DLC?
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released a guide detailing how to unlock the downloadable content (DLC) and what you need to do to earn it. You can see the chart below.
| Bonus | Purchased/Owned | Not Purchased/Not owned |
| Twin Snake Helmet (demo bonus) | Rare drop from Jakotsu-baba | Rare drop from Jakotsu-baba |
| Early Purchase Bonus (Hellfrost) | Second playthrough onward | No |
| Early Purchase Bonus (William + Hiddy) | Second playthrough onward | No |
| Digital Deluxe Edition | Second playthrough onward | No |
| Digital pre-order bonus | Second playthrough onward | No |
| Season Pass bonus | Second playthrough onward | No |
| SteelBook Bonus DLC | Second playthrough onward | No |
The Digital Deluxe Edition comes with the Season Pass. If you buy the Deluxe Edition, you’ll automatically get the Season Pass bonus. You can earn the Twin-Snake Helmet by completing the game demo before February 15th. You can also get it as a guaranteed reward for defeating Jakotsu-baba in the full game before February 15th. After that date, Jakotsu-baba will still drop the helmet, but it will be a rare item.
Nioh 3 has launched on both PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam). You can find Kite’s review here and my thoughts on playing it on PC handhelds and PS5 here.
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2026-02-06 09:57