Earlier this year, Team Ninja revealed the new action RPG series "Nioh 3" for the first time at the State of Play launch.Players will play the fictional version of Japan's first shogunate, Tokugawa Takechiyo, who gradually takes power by fighting the supernatural threat.Unlike the previous series, Tokugawa character can be switched freely between the two combat styles of Samurai and Ninja.Recently, the development team revealed that it was the "Ninja Dragon Sword" series that led to the transformation of this core gameplay.

"We hope to create a new action system that can be the iconic core, so that players can feel the evolution of the game," said Fumihiko Yasuda, the general producer of "Ninja 3". "The Ninja team has developed the "Ninja Dragon Sword" series, and its experience in the field of ninja action design is enough to match the accumulation of samurai action in "Ninja". Ninja culture has a very high popularity overseas, which can also stimulate the interest of players around the world. At the same time, we always attach importance to the "Ninja" worldview, and the introduction of ninja elements is the best solution."

Yasuda pointed out that the "Niwang" series DLC has tried to link up "Ninja Dragon Sword", but this team is committed to "creating an action experience that allows fans of both series to enjoy."Although players can prefer specific combat styles, there are key differences between the two modes: the Samurai form retains the "Remember Heart" system for energy recovery, while the Ninja form can create clones to fight together through the "Phantom Fog" ability.

"Nioh 3" is expected to be available on PS5 and PC platforms in early 2026.In addition, "Ninja Dragon Sword 4" jointly developed by the Ninja Group and Platinum Studio will be the first to be launched on the Xbox Series X|S/PS5/PC platform on October 21.