Nioh 3 — Patch 1.03.03

Released: 2/25/2026, 1:14:22 AM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3681010/view/534375749569743069

Summary (AI)

Patch 1.03.03 for Nioh 3 introduces several gameplay adjustments, including enhancements and reductions to various Crest Protection effects, increased Glory acquisition in clan battles and expeditions, and usability improvements such as faster access to the Change Your Appearance menu. The patch also adds an Acolyte summon in the Escape from Hitokoto Slope mission that does not consume Ochoko Cups and allows equipment appearance customization across different Styles. Numerous bugs have been fixed, addressing issues with skill effects, mission progression, crashes, controller inputs, and online multiplayer stability. Additionally, system stability was improved by fixing save data corruption and optimizing UI elements. Players experiencing progression-blocking issues are advised to update and continue their saved game.

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・Added an Acolyte (Benevolent Grave) who can be called upon without using Ochoko Cups in the mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope.
・Made changes to prioritize Ki Pulse and Stance Change when these techniques were performed at the same time as Interact.
・Made changes to display Soul Cores of the same type or same rarity by level.
・Added Set Bonus to the Special Effect 1 and Special Effect 2 item filters.
■Bug fixes
・Partially resolved an issue causing an error message to be displayed when ending the game.
・Made other minor fixes.
・Note: If you have experienced one of these issues that make it impossible to progress, then applying the update and selecting Continue will resolve the issue.