Get a taste with the open beta this Friday
Nioh 2looks like a heap of moreNioh, and while some people are going to expect substantial changes, I’m happy as is. The original game was mostly there. More ghostly monsters to fight, a full-on character creator, and a new ability (Yokai Shift) to change forms mid-combat–that’s enough to reel me in.
Just ahead of theNioh 2open beta, which runs from November 1 to November 10, Team Ninja has put out a fresh release date trailer. The sequel is planning to launch for PS4 on July 18, 2025.
Cool.
But also,have mercy on us.
If you end up trying theNioh 2beta withNiohsave data on your PS4, you can play as our boy William. That’s a nice little perk but, to be honest, I spent most of my time in the original game disguised asTachibana Ginchiyo. Maybe I’ll still go through the beta as William, though–for old time’s sake.
Besides offering access to the Interim (a training area), there’s also a playable stage, Sunomata, based on the real-world Japanese castle of the same name. Players who clear the betawill earnThe Mark of The Demon Slayer, which unlocks the Kamaitachi Helmet in the full game. I love it when they do that.
Not so coincidentally, you’ll be able topick upNiohthrough PlayStation Plusin November.
