Nioh 3 Release Date & Time: When You Can Play on PC, Steam, and PS5

Nioh 3 releases on February 6, 2026. The launch timing depends on where you play: Steam/PC unlocks at the same moment worldwide, while PS5 unlocks at midnight in your local time zone. That difference is the main reason players see different dates and times across regions.

When does Nioh 3 unlock on Steam and PC?

Steam and PC use a global, simultaneous release. If you bought and pre-installed the game, you can start playing as soon as the universal unlock hits your region’s clock.

Here is the global unlock translated into common time zones:

• US West Coast (PST): 9:00 PM on February 5, 2026
• US East Coast (EST): 12:00 AM on February 6, 2026
• United Kingdom (GMT): 5:00 AM on February 6, 2026
• Europe (CET): 6:00 AM on February 6, 2026
• Brazil (BRT): 2:00 AM on February 6, 2026
• Japan (JST): 2:00 PM on February 6, 2026
• Australia East (AEDT): 4:00 PM on February 6, 2026
• New Zealand (NZDT): 6:00 PM on February 6, 2026

A quick check: if you are on the US West Coast, the unlock lands on Feb. 5 in the evening. Many other regions see it on Feb. 6 in the morning or afternoon.

When does Nioh 3 unlock on PS5?

On PS5, the release follows a midnight local-time rule in most regions. That means your console version typically unlocks when your local clock hits 12:00 AM on February 6, 2026. Because local midnight arrives earlier in places like New Zealand than in North America, some players will get access sooner than others.

Can you preload Nioh 3?

If you are playing on PS5, you can preload Nioh 3. The download size listed is 79 GB, and the option appears in your game library if you purchased it digitally.

If you are playing on PC via Steam, the available information points to no preload at launch time.

Does the Nioh 3 demo progress carry over?

Yes. If you played the demo, your demo progress carries forward into the full game on PC and PS5. That lets you start early in the demo and continue from that save once the full release unlocks.