• Sales Milestone: 1 million copies sold within the first two weeks of launch.
  • Franchise Record: Nioh 3 is officially the fastest-selling entry in the series to date.
  • Series Growth: Total franchise sales have climbed to a staggering 10 million units worldwide.
  • Launch Details: Released February 6, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and PC.
  • Reception: Critically acclaimed with a 9/10 community rating and "Superb" review scores.

Nioh 3 Shatters Franchise Records in Two-Week Sprint

Koei Tecmo just dropped the numbers, and they are massive. In just fourteen days, Nioh 3 has cleared 1 million units sold. While some sequels struggle to find their footing, Team Ninja’s latest has hit the ground running, outpacing every previous entry in the series. We’ve seen a lot of action titles launch with hype only to fizzle out, but Nioh 3 is showing real staying power by pushing the entire franchise to a 10 million unit milestone.

Our take? This isn't just luck. It is rare to see the "quality equals sales" formula work this perfectly. Usually, niche hardcore action games have a slow burn, but Nioh 3 has successfully broken into the mainstream consciousness without losing its edge.

The Winning Formula: Semi-Open Worlds and Sublime Combat

What’s driving these numbers? It comes down to execution. Nioh 3 moved away from the strictly mission-based structure of the past, opting for a semi-open world that feels fresh rather than bloated. We’ve characterized the experience as Team Ninja’s "greatest action experience in a very long time," specifically because of the "sublime, intense" combat system that reward players for mastery and precise timing.

The community sentiment backs this up. In recent polling, the majority of players slapped a 9/10 on the title, echoing the critical consensus that this is a "Superb Action" gem. For a series known for its punishing difficulty, reaching 1 million players this quickly suggests that the onboarding and the new world structure are hitting the sweet spot for both veterans and newcomers.

Series-Wide Success

To celebrate the 10 million series-wide milestone, Koei Tecmo has released an accolades trailer to showcase the glowing praise the game has received since its February 6th debut. As we move further into 2026, the data proves that Team Ninja is currently the gold standard for high-speed, technical action. If you haven't jumped into this one on PS5 or PC yet, you're officially missing out on the fastest-selling chapter of one of gaming's most consistent franchises.