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Nioh 3 Free Update Arrives April 27 With High-Difficulty Missions and Stone of Penance

The patch signals a shift to harder late-game play ahead of planned DLC this year.

Overview

  • Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo announced Monday that a free Nioh 3 update will launch on April 27.
  • The patch adds multiple high-difficulty Battle Scrolls, which are optional side missions tuned for experienced players.
  • A new Stone of Penance lets players raise the challenge to boost accessory +Values and rarities, trading risk for better loot.
  • Select Battle Scrolls will grant new combat skills, and balance changes will enhance certain Grace set bonuses tied to gear.
  • Team NINJA says more updates and paid DLC are planned for later in 2026, with detailed notes to be posted on official channels.