Preload Date and Time

Preload Nioh 3 to play the game right away at 12 midnight on its release day! Read on to learn how to preload the game, the preload date, and the requirements of the game.

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Preload Date
How to Preload
Benefits of Preloading
Related Guides

Nioh 3 Preload Date

Preload Date for PlayStation 5

Pre-load Date	February 4, 2026
Release Date	February 6, 2026

Players who pre-ordered Nioh 3 for the PlayStation 5 can preload the game on February 4, 2026!

Possibly No Preload for Steam (PC)

Players who will be playing Nioh 3 on Steam (PC) will be able to download the game on February 6, 2026, on its release date.

There is likely no preload available on Steam, so players will have to wait on its release day to play the game.

Release Time and Countdown

If You Cannot Play the Software Yet, You'll Have to Wait

When you start playing the game during its midnight release, you may come across an error that tells you that you cannot play the software yet. You may need to wait for a few minutes before starting the game to fix this.

How to Preload Nioh 3

How to Preload Nioh 3
Preload from the PlayStation Store Preload from Steam

From PlayStation Store

Step 1	Open the PlayStation Store and search for “Nioh 3”
Step 2	Select “Pre-Order” then “Proceed to Checkout”. Next, Confirm Pre-Order in order to succesfully pre-order the game.
Step 3	The game should start downloading shortly after confirming your purchase. The game can also be pre-downloaded starting on Febraury 4, 2026.

From Steam

Step 1	Firstly, search “Nioh 3” on the search bar, at the top part of the page.
Step 2	Next, select the game and click “Add to Cart”. In the next screen, select “Purchase for myself”.
Step 3	Afterwards, choose a payment method and confirm your purchase.
Step 4	After you've successfully pre-ordered the game, you can now download it from your library by selecting the Download button once its available.

Demo Available on January 29, 2026

A demo for Nioh 3 will be available on January 29, 2026, on all platforms. This might help players decide whether to try the game first before pre-ordering it.

Demo Release Date and Features

Benefits of Preloading

Play as Soon as Game Releases

Preloading Nioh 3 will let you play the game right away at 12 midnight on the day of its release!

If you are fan of the Nioh series games and is excited to play the newest game in the franchise, preloading is the best way to go!

Nioh 3 Related Guides

News and Game Info

Latest News and Updates

Pre-Release News
Demo Release Date and Features	Release Time and Countdown
Pre-Order Guide and Bonuses	Preload Date and Time
Edition Differences and Deluxe Edition	Available Platforms and Consoles Guide
System Requirements	DLC Roadmap
Multiplayer and Co-Op Guide	Is There Crossplay?
Is Nioh 3 Open World?	Is Nioh 3 on Game Pass?
Is There an Easy Mode Difficulty?	-

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