NiOh is Coming to PC

Nioh is a popular action RPG where the player is encompassed in Feudal Japan as they take on spirits, warriors, and monsters. It is often called "Dark Souls, but in Japan" due to similar combat controls and gameplay mechanics. This title was once a PlayStation 4 exclusive, but the publishers (KOEI TECMO) have announced today that Nioh will be arriving on PC on Steam on November 7th, about a month away.

It will be released as Nioh: Complete Edition because it will include the base game as well as the three DLC currently available, ‘Dragon of the North’, ‘Defiant Honor’, and ‘Bloodshed’s End.' One new feature is the inclusion of two visual mode options. “Action Mode” will promise a stable 60 FPS, while “Movie Mode” will support resolution up to 4K.

To commemorate the occasion, Koei Tecmo will offer the Dharmachakra Kabuto helmet, a samurai helmet with a familiar design and a rather entertaining description.

“The Wheel of Dharma kabuto is a form of “kawari-kabuto”—a family of helmets featuring fantastical designs. This helmet features a red-lacquered front crest of an ancient Buddhist symbol depicting the eight-fold path to nirvana. This holy image represents spiritual enlightenment attained by casting off one’s worldly desires, and also holds the power to banish evil. However, some claim this is not a Wheel of Dharma at all, merely a replica that looks as though it belongs on a device to regulate steam… Some have gone so far as to suggest renaming it to “Valve Kabuto,” but why anyone would make a helmet featuring a valve is unclear…”

Be sure to check back on November 7 for more information on its release.