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Nioh 3 Studio Head Acknowledges It Is a “Great Game, But It’s Not Perfect”

Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 has become the series’ fastest‑selling title, surpassing one million units on PC and PS5. Despite strong sales and critical praise, studio head Fumihiko Yasuda described the game as “great but not perfect,” citing narrative depth, environmental storytelling, and artistic distinctiveness as areas for improvement. Producer Kohei Shibata also acknowledged criticism over enemy variety, noting the need for fresher yokai designs. The team plans to apply these lessons to future installments, aiming for richer lore and more diverse combat encounters.