Nioh 2has finally returned to the spotlight following a big information blowout by Koei Tecmo. The publisher recently announced aNioh 2Remaster and Complete Editionpackage for 2021, alongside confirmation of the long awaited PC port. With PC player finally happy to have a crack at developer Team Ninja’s Souls-like samurai sequel, PlayStation 4 players are still waiting on some outstanding DLC.
Koei Tecmo confirms that while PC and PlayStation 5 players will have to waituntil February for aNioh 2complete bundle, existing PlayStation 4 players won’t have to wait all that long to conclude the journey.Nioh 2’s “The First Samurai” DLC expansion will be available on December 17 and be the last of the three confirmed DLC packs.
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The First Samurai DLC is touted as somethingNioh 2fans don’t want to miss out on. According to the Official PlayStation Blog that announced the release date, it’s going to be a “thrilling conclusion.” The story will see the protagonist go back in time to one of the most significant moments of samurai lore. The name itself refers to the very legend that birthed the first Samurai as told to the protagonist by their mother. Beyond the story, the main thing that will likely drive interest fromNioh 2fans is the introduction of a new difficulty mode. WithNioh 2still highly regarded as a Souls-like game, players are always looking for a harder time.
The December release for “The First Samurai” comes over nine months since the sequel to 2017’sNiohreleased back in March.Nioh 2’s first DLC pack was “Tengu’s Disciple"which released at the end of July, followed by the “Darkness in the Capital” expansion in October. Each pack introduces a bevy of new content including new missions, armor, weapons, enemies, and story content to keep burning spirit of the samurai alive against the demons.
While PlayStation 4 players have the final DLC pack to look forward to, those who have never known the thrill ofNioh’sOni hunting action can rectify the issue come February 2021. While the aforementionedNioh 2 Complete Editionwill hit PC and PlayStation 5, the latter player base will get a helping of something extra. PlayStation 5 players will also be able to buy a remaster of the originalNiohfrom 2017. It will be bundled as part of theNioh Collectionfor the PlayStation 5 which will include bothNiohtitles with all the DLC.
As an extra piece of good news for PlayStation 5 players, owners ofNioh 2on PlayStation 4 will receive a free PlayStation 5 upgrade. This meansNioh 2joins thestill growing list of free next-gen upgradesso existing owners won’t feel jilted with a remaster coming just two months after the final DLC.
Nioh 2is available now on PlayStation 4 and will release on PC and PlayStation 5 on Jun 02, 2025.
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