Latest Nioh franchise games for PS4
Nioh is Team Ninja’s samurai action RPG saga set in a dark, myth-laced Sengoku Japan. Across the series, tight combat, Ki management, weapon stances and generous loot systems let you craft distinct builds while facing relentless yokai and historical warlords. The timeline starts with Nioh in 2017, expanded as the Complete Edition the same year. Nioh 2 arrived in 2020 with greater build freedom and co-op depth, followed by The Complete Edition in 2021 and the major milestone The Nioh Collection in 2021.
On PS4, the best entry point is Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition from 2021 when available, because it preserves the original story arc while bundling all DLC and quality-of-life updates. Otherwise, begin with Nioh Complete Edition from 2017 to learn fundamentals before moving to the more complex systems of Nioh 2.
- Clear chronology: start with William’s journey to anchor the lore that flows into Nioh 2.
- Gentle onboarding into stances, Ki Pulse and Guardian Spirits.
- Great value: Complete Editions include expansions for a full series snapshot on PS4.
- When ready, Nioh 2 The Complete Edition in 2021 expands builds, yokai abilities and co-op.
FAQs
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What play order is recommended for Nioh on PS4?
Start with Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition 2021 if supported on PS4, or Nioh Complete Edition 2017. Then tackle Nioh 2 The Complete Edition 2021.
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How do Nioh and Nioh 2 differ in combat?
Both rely on stances, Ki management and loot. Nioh 2 adds Burst Counter, yokai abilities and broader build paths while keeping the same high skill ceiling.
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Does the Nioh series feature co-op? See more
Yes. You can summon help via Benevolent Graves and run missions in co-op, with encounters tuned for coordinated teams.