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Nioh 3: Hell Rising Review – Great Combat, More of the Same
Hell Rising is the first major expansion for Nioh 3, moving Takechiyo to 1651 during the Keian era, adding new weapons and mechanics.
Nioh 3
Released Feb 6, 2026
Rating 82/100
Nioh 3 is Team Ninja's samurai action RPG that launched on PlayStation 5 and PC in February 2026, building on the series' demanding soulslike combat with new mechanics that reshaped how the main character operates. The game's shift toward more open-area design appears to have resonated with players.
The first major expansion, Hell Rising, arrived in August 2026 with a substantial content package. The DLC follows protagonist Takechiyo into a dreamlike vision of 1651 Edo after an encounter with a mysterious yokai, where the region has descended into conflict. The expansion introduces new weapons and abilities alongside a new stage, along with an additional ultra-difficult mode for players seeking extreme challenges. Coverage suggests the DLC successfully doubles down on what made the base game click, making it a substantial addition rather than a minor side venture.
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Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Review – Half-Hearted
Hell Rising brings a fun new weapon and an interesting new region to Nioh 3. However, its enemy variety and story leave much to be desired.
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Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC is now available with launch trailer published
The first of two DLC packs included in the game's season pass is now available to download and access.
Nioh 3 Version 2.00.01 Is a Huge Update With New Content, Balance Changes, and Quality-of-Life Improvements
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have unveiled the official patch notes for the version 2.00.01 update of Nioh 3, coinciding with the game’s Hell Rising DLC on August 19. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Added Hell Rising, the first half of a new story. To play Hell Rising, yo…
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Nioh 3’s Lead Developers On Its First Major DLC, Responding To Player Feedback, And Offering “Much More Bite” Than The Base Game
The first Nioh 3 expansion is nearly here, and its lead developers walked us through its creation, the increased difficulty, and much more.
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"We are extremely grateful that so many players have enjoyed the game, and we are genuinely delighted" - Team Ninja talks Nioh 3 reception and the new Hell Rising DLC
Ahead of the DLC release of Nioh 3: Hell Rising, we had a chance to talk to Team Ninja project manager Kohei Shibata, director Masaki Fujita, and level design Lead Atsushi Takahashi.
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Team Ninja Answers Our Burning Questions About Nioh 3's First Story Expansion, Hell Rising
Nioh 3 was one of our favorite games from the early months of 2026, and the jumbo-sized adventure is getting a substantial story expansion called Hell Rising this week, August 19. Hell Rising introduces a new map set in the Keian era in 1651 following the death of shogun Takechiy…
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Nioh 3 version 2.00.01 update patch notes revealed ahead of Hell Rising DLC launch
Koei Tecmo has shared the major 2.00.01 update patch notes for Nioh 3 with the first paid DLC launching tomorrow.
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Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Launches August 19 With New Story and Gameplay Features
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that their samurai action RPG Nioh 3 will receive its first DLC, Hell Rising, on August 19, 2026. Hell Rising follows Takechiyo as he is led to a future Edo by an unknown yokai via his dreams. When there, peace has ended following the deat…
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Nioh 3's Hell Rising DLC will sword thrust the soulslike's yokai-battling action into decimated Keian era Edo when it arrives next month
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Nioh 3’s Hell Rising Story Expansion Launches Next Month
The first major expansion for Nioh 3 has a release date and trailer. Titled Hell Rising, the expansion takes players to a new time period and landmass while introducing new weapons, abilities, and more. Hell Rising arrives on August 19 and sees players travel to 1651 Edo during t…
Nioh 3's Chunky First DLC Brings New Stage, Weapons, More to PS5 This August
Hell Rising. Publisher Koei Tecmo has released new information and a debut trailer for the first DLC coming to its action RPG sequel, Nioh 3 . Titled Hell Rising, the first of two planned DLC packs is now confirmed to launch on 19th August 2026. Take a look at the trailer below:…
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Nioh 3 Open-Area Gamble Paid Off, As Hell Rising DLC Doubles Down On Everything The Game Did Well This August
With so many excellent games having been released so far in 2026, it's not surprising that some may have forgotten publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA released the excellent Nioh 3 this year on PC and PlayStation 5. Although the new mechanics made the main character so…