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Nioh 3 update 1.03.01 is now available for PlayStation 5 and Steam as of February 13, 2026. The update introduces gameplay adjustments to the Training Ground Battle Scroll and resolves a wide range of progression, combat, and multiplayer issues reported by players.
Alongside multiple crash fixes and balance corrections, the patch addresses several mission-blocking bugs across Myths and Battle Scrolls. Steam users also receive automatic save data backups, while PlayStation 5 players benefit from a fix related to the friend search function in multiplayer rooms.
Adjustments
General
- Greatly increased enemy Health in the Training Ground Battle Scroll
- Enabled praying at the shrine during Training Ground Battle Scroll battles
Bug Fixes
General Fixes
- Fixed an issue causing loss of valuables obtained during Myths under certain conditions
- Lost valuables can now be recovered when loading affected save data
- Partially fixed an issue that occasionally caused gameplay crashes
- Partially fixed an issue preventing elixir use during battle
- Fixed an issue where the stats column for equipment would disappear after performing a Soul Match
- Fixed an issue preventing the special effect Nullify Reduced Movement from functioning properly
- Fixed a crash triggered when Deflecting trap attacks while the fifth set bonus Deflect Ki Damage for General of Ruin was active
- Fixed a bug causing Mujina to respawn after opening a Mujina treasure chest, saving at a shrine, and reloading save data
- Fixed an issue where Mujina behavior did not sync properly during multiplayer sessions
- Fixed an issue causing the play record Level during first completion of to be overwritten by a second playthrough
- Previously overwritten records cannot be restored
- Made other minor fixes
Progression and Mission Fixes
- Fixed an issue blocking progression from the Investigate the building command in the Eternal Rift
- Fixed an issue allowing item acquisition despite progression being impossible in certain Eternal Rift scenarios
- Fixed an issue causing Takasugi Shinsaku to become stuck during The Sweet Sound of Strings mission
- Fixed an issue where Kajiwara Kagetoki could become unable to move during the Myth True Samurai of Kamakura in 1190 CE Heian
- Fixed progression issues under certain conditions in the Myths Fated Land and The Demon of the Haunting Caves in 1572 CE Warring States
- Fixed an issue preventing receipt of the Guiding Mirror from Ii Naotora at Hamamatsu Castle
- Fixed an issue preventing delivery of Kagatsuchi Magatama to the blacksmith
- Fixed an issue preventing special Battle Scrolls such as Takeda Four Heavenly Kings from unlocking despite meeting conditions
- Fixed an issue allowing Bloody Graves and Benevolent Graves to appear in Takeda Four Heavenly Kings Battle Scroll
- Fixed an issue where reaching the Item Box limit during Battle Scrolls prevented selecting Return in the Shrine menu
- Fixed an issue where duel-type Battle Scroll rematches caused enemies to respond too quickly
- Fixed an issue preventing players from collecting the Kodama at the well after multiplayer sessions
- Fixed an issue allowing visiting players to access missions not yet completed via friend search or summoning
Combat Fixes
- Fixed an issue where Rising Gale with the Samurai weapon cestuses triggered Kick Cycle without holding Strong Attack
- Fixed an issue where Dancing Kick with the Samurai weapon cestuses failed to damage distant enemies
- Fixed an issue where stance changes during Defensive Drop with the Samurai weapon cestuses triggered incorrect Martial Arts
- Fixed an issue allowing Infinite Retribution with the Samurai weapon switchglaive to be unleashed indefinitely via Arts Proficiency
- Fixed an issue preventing melee weapon switching while locked on and sheathing
- Fixed an issue making certain weapons difficult to use against Yamainu head on
- Fixed an issue preventing interruption of Minamoto no Yoritomo special moves despite depleted Ki
- Fixed an issue where performing Flux or Frost Moon with the Samurai weapon switchglaive triggered incorrect Martial Arts when Change Stance was assigned to a single key
Multiplayer Fixes
- Fixed an issue where guests in Expeditions received the same trophies or achievements as the host
- Fixed an issue where controls sometimes stopped functioning during Becoming Champion of the East in 1572 CE Warring States during multiplayer
Platform Specific Changes
PlayStation 5
- Fixed an issue where the friend search function stopped working after extended room creation time in multiplayer sessions
Steam
- Automatically generates a backup copy of save data when loading
- Fixed an issue where parts of stages occasionally failed to appear
Nioh 3 is developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. The game released on February 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC via Steam. This update brings the game to version 1.03.01.
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