Nioh 3 has a different approach to its bosses thanks to a highly acclaimed soulslike

- February 6, 2026
- Updated: February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM

In the realm of video games, Masaki Fujita, director of Nioh 3, has shared that the design and combat of the bosses in Lies of P have significantly influenced the vision of his new project at Team Ninja. Fujita comments on the challenge of incorporating more distinctive bosses in Nioh 3, a notable change from the previous installment, Nioh 2. According to him, the solid action and varied combat mechanics of Lies of P have served as inspiration to enrich the battles against the yokai in Nioh 3.
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The developers of Nioh 3 have decided to maintain the focus on challenge without including difficulty settings, arguing that this is one of the standout features that players expect from a Soulslike game. “We never considered adding difficulty settings because one of the best parts is improving,” declared Fujita, reaffirming the studio’s commitment to an intense and rewarding experience.
With Nioh 3, players can expect a more stylized and clear combat system, supported by various boss designs that promise to make each encounter distinctive. Those who enjoyed the mechanics and atmosphere of Lies of P will find in Nioh 3 an evolution that reflects those influences while also promising unique and memorable challenges.
The development of Nioh 3 seems to be on the right track, and fans will be eager for the surprises and improvements that will be revealed at its launch.
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