Nioh 3 has set a milestone in the series by being released on all platforms simultaneously, unlike its predecessors, Nioh and Nioh 2, which were temporary exclusives for PS4.
This approach has resulted in impressive success on Steam, where the game reached nearly 85,000 concurrent players, far surpassing the records of its predecessors. Nioh 2, for example, had only 41,325 players at its launch, and the first Nioh had 10,649.
Despite the competition from other standout titles in the month of its release, such as Resident Evil Requiem and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Nioh 3 is already positioning itself as one of the highest-rated games of the year, with an average score of 86 on Metacritic.
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This achievement is a testament to Team Ninja’s effort to refine its combat and progression system, making Nioh 3 more accessible to new players.
In addition, the simultaneous launch has allowed streamers and content creators to generate greater anticipation around the title, which has positively influenced sales.
However, it is important to mention that Nioh 3 will be exclusive to PS5 and Steam for six months, although its arrival on Xbox and Switch 2 is expected later. This strategy could consolidate the franchise’s reach and potentially break sales records for Nioh.
The decision to opt for a simultaneous launch also contrasts with the case of Rise of the Ronin, a title that, after being exclusive to PS5, arrived on PC with multiple issues. This situation emphasizes the importance of making well-coordinated launches to avoid performance errors that could tarnish the player experience.