- First release
- Feb 05, 2021
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy, Historical
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Much like the previous title which garnered much praise from fans and critics alike, Nioh 2 contains an original profound story surrounding military commanders from the Sengoku period. However, Nioh 2 goes above and beyond its predecessor by including the new Yokai Shift ability which allows the protagonist to utilize new powerful forms to defeat even the most formidable yokai in battle. New to Nioh 2, your enemies can now create a Dark Realm which raises the stakes of battle and creates new challenges for your protagonist to overcome. We hope you enjoy conquering fearsome monsters as you unleash your darkness in the world of Nioh 2.Read more
Much like the previous title which garnered much praise from fans and critics alike, Nioh 2 contains an original profound story surrounding military commanders from the Sengoku period. However, Nioh 2 goes above and beyond its predecessor by including the new Yokai Shift ability which allows the protagonist to utilize new powerful forms to defeat even the most formidable yokai in battle. New to Nioh 2, your enemies can now create a Dark Realm which raises the stakes of battle and creates new challenges for your protagonist to overcome. We hope you enjoy conquering fearsome monsters as you unleash your darkness in the world of Nioh 2.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Feb 05, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Feb 05, 2021
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 40h
- Main + Extras
- 58h
- Completionist
- 120h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- dark, jrpg, feudal japan, violent, soulslike
… All 6
, violent, soulslike, sengoku period
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 89
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 40h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 58h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 120h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 33,991 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 24 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Co-op campaignIGDB · 24 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- RPG
- Character Customization
- Souls-like
- Difficult
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
- JRPG
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 24 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- HDR available
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Awards
Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Action — The Game Awards 2020
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Story & setting
Setting
- Set in Japan
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