• Current Spotlight: Nioh 3 has taken center stage in the latest community "Share of the Week."
  • Game Features: Captures confirm the return of Shrines, deep armor customization, and mounted combat against yokai.
  • Key Deadline: The next community theme is "Framing," with submissions closing February 25, 2026.
  • Industry Context: PlayStation is positioning Nioh 3 alongside heavy hitters like God of War Sons of Sparta.

Nioh 3 Photo Mode Proves the Yokai Hunt is Alive and Well

We’ve been tracking the community's reaction to Nioh 3, and the latest Sony community spotlight proves players are already deep into the grind. If there was any doubt about the game’s visual fidelity, these latest shares put that to bed. We’re seeing a focus on the gritty, high-contrast combat that Team Ninja is known for, specifically highlighting the interplay between the protagonist and the warlords of this era.

Combat Stills and Ornate Gear

The highlights from this week show off some serious kit. From "Mayuchemaru's" look at ornate armor sets to "kisa0315ragi’s" shot of a character reeling back for a mounted attack, the verticality and speed of the previous games appear to be intact. Our take? The inclusion of horse-based combat shots suggests that the scale of encounters has evolved. We also noticed "flamfura" sharing a quiet moment near a shrine—a staple for any veteran looking to spend their hard-earned Amrita and reset the mob spawns.

The Next Challenge: Framing

For the virtual photographers in our ranks, the next goalpost has been set. The theme is "Framing." If you want to get your shots featured on the official PlayStation channels, you have until 11:59 PM PT on February 25, 2026, to tag your captures with #PSshare and #PSBlog. We expect to see some creative use of environmental geometry and boss-fight finishers here.

A Massive Year for PlayStation

While Nioh 3 is grabbing the headlines today, the broader ecosystem is looking packed for 2026. The same report confirmed that Rager is hitting PS VR2 on March 5, and the buzz is already building for God of War Sons of Sparta. Between Team Ninja’s latest and the upcoming indie slate, the "In Game News" team believes we’re looking at one of the strongest mid-generation stretches for the PS5 to date.