Nioh 3 Version 1.030 Patch Notes (Update 1.03.00) – February 6, 2026

Nioh 3 update 1.030 (Update 1.03.00) resolves item retrieval, Martial Art linking, and Samurai animation issues, fixes data overwriting in character creation, corrects mission level recommendations, and improves Expedition matching. In addition, Nioh 3 patch 1.030 (version 1.030.000) also fixes rare data corruption and water-surface lighting glitches.

Nioh 3 version 1.03 Patch Notes – February 6, 2026

General Fixes

• Adjusted item retrieval so valuables dropped by Green Shadow’s Blade on 1572 CE – Warring States can be collected when loading save data.

• Corrected an issue where Unbroken Martial Art with Samurai cestuses blocked linking certain Martial Arts using backward movement + Strong Attack inputs.

• Fixed incorrect inward angles of elbows and knees when moving in Samurai Style compared to Character Creation.

• Resolved a problem where character creation data could be overwritten when renaming via Save/Load Settings.

• Updated Recommended Level for specific post-game Challenge missions to the correct values.

• Improved (partially) Expedition matching.

• Applied additional minor fixes.

Steam-Specific Fixes

• Fixed a rare issue where ending the game while praying at a shrine could corrupt game data.

• Partially corrected a visual issue where water surfaces occasionally emitted purple light.

Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, players have been facing a number of online gameplay issues. Today’s Nioh 3 update 1.030 is expected to fix these issues. The upcoming Nioh 3 update 1.030.010 will fix the remaining issues.

Download free Nioh 3 update 1.030 for PlayStation 5 and PC.