Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player) (3 Player Online)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 4
13th Mar 2020
13th Mar 2020
PlayStation Plus Essential (Subscription)
- 1st Nov 2022 until 5th Dec 2022
- Also Available On
- Series
- Feature Support
Reviews
Review Nioh 2 - Team Ninja Plays it Safe with Excellent, Action-Packed Sequel
Blood, sweat, and Yokai
As far as sequels go, Nioh 2 isn't the most revolutionary. Developer Team Ninja has built and iterated upon the strong foundations laid by a predecessor widely considered to be one of the best Dark Souls titles not made by From Software, but is that enough in today's world? The follow-up does introduce new mechanics, weapons,...
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Nioh 2 Guides
Guide Nioh 2 Beginner's Guide - Hints and Tips to Get You Started
Useful advice for rookie Yokai users
In the same vein as its predecessor and other Souls-like titles, Nioh 2 is an incredibly difficult game. Packed full of menacing enemies and mechanics to wrap your head around, it's quite the undertaking should you wish to see the experience through to its conclusion. That's an exciting 50 hours of gameplay to...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Get Healing Items Quickly
How to stock up on healing items
How do you get healing items quickly in Nioh 2? How do you stock up on healing items? Having constant access to a large amount of healing items is pivotal to making progress in Nioh 2 as they refill your health bar and allow you to progress much further without dying. Therefore, they're very important. Here's how to...
Guide Nioh 2 - When to Use High, Mid, and Low Stances
Which stance should you use in Nioh 2?
When should you use high, mid, and low stances in Nioh 2? Which stance is best in Nioh 2? Team Ninja offers so many options in combat to utilise that it can become a little bit overwhelming at times. Three main stances govern the sort of attacks you'll incorporate into combos and how much stamina they take to...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Interact with Purple Kodamas
"It seems as though it wants something"
How do you interact with purple Kodamas in Nioh 2? What do you need to give to purple Kodamas? Alongside the usual green Kodamas, Team Ninja has introduced a new type of seemingly adorable creature to the equation. Purple Kodamas can be interacted with, but what are they asking for? Here's how to interact with...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Azai Nagamsa
Bird in a Cage boss guide
How do you beat Azai Nagamsa in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in the Bird in a Cage mission? This foe may look like a normal human being, but once you get into the swing of things and prepare to fight, Nagamsa reveals the trick he has been hiding up his sleeve. This is a difficult fight, but we'll help you overcome it...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Magara Naotaka
Corpses and Ice boss guide
How do you beat Magara Naotaka in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in the Corpses and Ice mission? This is the icy looking fellow you caught a glimpse of at the beginning of the Corpses and Ice level, but when compared to other boss fights in the game, it's not too tough. Here's how to beat Magara Naotaka in Nioh 2. How...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Saito Yoshitatsu
The Hollow Fortress boss guide
How do you beat Saito Yoshitatsu in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in The Hollow Fortress mission? So, you've managed to make it to the top of Inabayama Castle, only to be confronted by the game's next big boss fight. It's certainly a tough one, but what happens afterwards may surprise you. Here's how to beat Saito...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Kamaitachi
The Mysterious One Night Castle boss guide
How do you beat Kamaitachi in Nioh 2? How do you beat the boss in The Mysterious One Night Castle mission? You've made it all the way to the end of the main mission which featured in Nioh 2's original closed beta and come up against this lovely looking feral creature. Aren't you the lucky one. It may look...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Imagawa Yoshimoto
The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama boss guide
How do you beat Imagawa Yoshimoto in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Hidden Monsters of Okehazama mission? After venturing to a new region, you've come up against the first level's main boss. It's quite a unique one which makes a welcome break from the demons you've been facing, but it's still a...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Yatsu-no-Kami
The Viper's Sanctum boss guide
How do you beat Yatsu-no-Kami in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Viper's Sanctum mission? You've reached the end of the third main mission and this serpent-like demon is probably the most extravaganet enemy you've faced yet. It looks rather cool, but we're here to kill it. Here's how you beat Yatsu-no-Kami in...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Enenra
The Beast Born of Smoke and Flames boss guide
How do you beat Enenra in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Beast Born of Smokes and Flames mission? After seeing off Mezuki in the game's first mission, your next big challenge takes the form of Enenra. Follow our guide, however, and you'll have slain the next demon standing in your path in no...
Guide Nioh 2 - How to Beat Mezuki
The Village of Cursed Blossoms boss guide
How do you beat Mezuki in Nioh 2? How do you kill the boss in The Village of Cursed Blossoms mission? Mezuki is Nioh 2's first main boss fight, so unless you've managed to fully master all of the game's mechanics and systems in the space of just a few hours, it's going to present you with a couple of...
Nioh 2 News
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2022?
Plus or minus?
It's hard to believe that we're writing about November's PS Plus Essential offering, isn't it? The last few months of 2022 have absolutely flown by, but before we can look at Sony's subscription service as a whole for the year, we need to examine this newly announced line up, and gather some opinions on the matter. To recap,...
Rumour PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for November 2022 Leaked Early
Heavenly?
As is practically a routine monthly occurrence, the PS Plus Essential games for next month have leaked ahead of Sony's official announcement. The platform holder is due to unveil November's selection of complimentary titles tomorrow (26th October), but French retail site Dealabs has beaten them to the punch once again. So, what's in the...
News Nioh Series Sales Cut Through Five Million Units
Samurai smash
Nioh’s series sales have now surpassed five million units across PlayStation 5, PS4, and PC, with digital sales of Nioh 2 now topping two million units alone. The original Nioh launched in 2017 on PS4, before being ported to PC, and was subsequently followed by a sequel in 2020. Both games were then remastered for PS5 this year...
News Play as Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa in Nioh 2 Starting Today
Just download patch 1.26
Here's a cool little surprise for fans of both Ninja Gaiden and Nioh 2: you can now play as the classic assassin Ryu Hayabusa in the Yokai-slaughtering PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 title from today after downloading patch 1.26. The free update is available to download now and allows you to adopt the skin of the famous...
News Nioh 2 PS4 Patch Adds Cross-Save Support for PS5
Transfer your progress
Koei Tecmo is bringing The Nioh Collection to the PlayStation 5 this week, and it’s sharpening up the existing PlayStation 4 version ahead of the next-gen iteration’s arrival. Patch 1.24 is available to download now, and it incorporates cross-save functionality, so that you can upload your progress to the cloud and pick up...
News All Nioh 2 Owners to Get Free Armour to Celebrate PS5 Release
Gold
Koei Tecmo will celebrate the release of The Nioh Collection – which launches 5th February on the PlayStation 5, and includes Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition – with free armour sets for everyone. Make sure you have a version of the game installed between 5th February and 26th February, and you’ll pull a patch for two new outfits:...
News Nioh 2 Darkness in the Capital DLC Confirmed for 15th October
Explore Kyoto City
Nioh 2 is still chugging along with its DLC plans after the PlayStation 4 exclusive released back in March, and this latest piece takes us to Kyoto City where the Heian Palace takes centre stage for more intense combat and levelling. The Darkness in the Capital expansion will be out on PS4 on 15th October 2020, and given the price...
News Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple DLC Is Out Now on PS4
Costs £7.99/$9.99
The first of three pieces of DLC for Nioh 2 has today launched on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it a brand new area to do battle in and another story to follow. Titled The Tengu's Disciple, you can purchase it standalone for £7.99/$9.99 or as part of the Nioh 2 season pass which comes in at £19.99/$19.99. The listing...
News Nioh 2 Update Adds Photo Mode and New Missions, First DLC Detailed
The Tengu's Disciple
The wonderful Nioh 2 may have gotten lost amongst all the hullabaloo of March and April 2020's PlayStation 4 releases, so this is the perfect opportunity to remind you that it's still very much worth checking out. Garnering an 8/10 in the Push Square review, the game is about to get even better with a number of new updates that...
News Nioh 2 Update 1.05 Available to Download Now on PS4
Lots of bug fixes
PlayStation 4 exclusive Nioh 2 has been available for exactly a week now, but that hasn't stopped Team Ninja from getting straight back to work and patching some of the game's minor problems. They're not issues which had any effect on our playthrough, something we chose to highlight in the glowing Push Square 8/10 review, although...
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