Games developed by Team Ninja have been criticized for their poor performance on PC at initial launches, as evidenced by recent titles like Rise of the Ronin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Despite promises of improvement, these games were released in a problematic state, with frame rate drops and bugs that ruined the experience for many players.
A game with more than acceptable performance
However, a ray of hope has appeared in the form of the Nioh 3 demo, which has shown significant performance improvements compared to its predecessors. This demonstration is considered a remarkable advance, offering players a first look at the game before its full release. The system requirements have been provided, highlighting that the game is playable on moderate hardware configurations.
To run the Nioh 3 demo, the minimum requirements include an Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, along with 16 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card, while the recommended specifications suggest an Intel Core i5-10600K or an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti for 1080p and 60 fps.
Players who have tried the demo indicate that by enabling the FSR 3 option, they can maintain a smooth performance of at least 60 fps, allowing for adjustments in graphical quality to higher levels without compromising gameplay. However, it was also reported that some users experienced slight drops in the frame rate when transitioning to the game’s open world.
Despite the improvements, an attempt to play Nioh 3 on the Steam Deck resulted in a poor experience, suggesting that this platform may not be suitable for the title. With the release of the demo, Team Ninja seems to be on the right track to redeem itself in front of its player community, who are hoping for a more stable release in the future.
