{
  "id": 1700946,
  "title": "'You come to witness both the light and dark sides of your own reign': we chat to Team Ninja about Nioh 3: Hell Rising and all the changes it brings to 2026's best soulslike game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/you-come-to-witness-both-the-light-and-dark-sides-of-your-own-reign",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nioh-3-hell-rising-interview"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Team Ninja's Nioh 3: Hell Rising expansion takes players to the Edo-Keian period, following the events of the base game's shogun. The DLC features new weapon types, the Hoko and Shield, which combine offense and defense. The weapon allows players to deflect attacks and counter with a powerful strike. Developer Masaki Fujita notes that the DLC delves into the light and dark sides of the protagonist's reign, while Atsushi Takahashi highlights the immersive Edo period setting. Collectible story pieces, called Nioh Story Fragments, enhance the experience by revealing character inner lives and Edo culture. While there are no new traversal options, the DLC adds content through these story fragments, expanding the overall game.",
  "summary": "Nioh 3: Hell Rising is here, and we've spoken to Team Ninja developers to give you an idea of what to expect in the game's first DLC.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nioh 3: Hell Rising set in Edo-Keian period",
    "New weapon types Hoko and Shield added",
    "Collectible Nioh Story Fragments reveal character inner lives"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}