Nioh Collection Announced for PS5, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Headed to PS4 and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 13 November 2020 / 3,371 Views
Publishers Koei Tecmo and Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Team Ninja have announced Nioh Collection for the PlayStation 5. The collection includes Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition and Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition was also announced for the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
Both games will launch worldwide on February 5, 2021. The last Nioh 2 DLC, The First Samurai, will release for the PlayStation 4 on December 17.
View the announcement trailer for the Nioh Collection for the PlayStation 5 below:
Read the PlayStation Blog post on the games below:
Nioh 2 The First Samurai DLC
The thrilling conclusion to the Nioh 2 story and the third and final downloadable content expansion, “The First Samurai,” will be available on December 17, 2020. Brace yourselves to take on some of the most challenging missions and formidable foes in the entire series, along with an added difficulty level that will give even the most seasoned veterans a run for their money.
A flash of light from Sohayamaru whisks the protagonist back to the past as a Visitor for the third and final time. They are brought back to the place their mother spoke of when they were very young, the land of the fabled youth that defeated an oni. Otakemaru’s past, the secret of Sohayamaru, and the truth behind the first samurai. All of these mysteries will be revealed, and the protagonist’s long journey will finally come to a climactic end.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition will allow players to experience the comprehensive Nioh 2 story, including all three of the downloadable content expansions on their PlayStation 4 consoles.
Nioh Collection (PlayStation 5)
For everyone that recently purchased the PlayStation 5 console, you will be able to experience the complete Nioh 2 adventure in Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition, along with a remastered version of the first entry in the series: Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition. If you would like all of this content in one convenient place, we have the perfect title for all of your Nioh needs. Get ready to relive the entire series with all downloadable content included for both titles in Nioh Collection for PlayStation 5.
All of the titles available on PlayStation 5 will support 4K resolution for crystal clear visuals, up to 120 frames per second gameplay for silky smooth combat, ultra-fast load times and the ability to transfer your data from the PlayStation 4 versions to pick up your journey right where you left off.
Pre-Orders and Upgrades
Pre-orders for Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition, Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition, and Nioh Collection will begin on Friday, November 20, 2020 on PlayStation Store at midnight per your local time zone.
For those of you who are looking to continue your demon slaying journey in Nioh 2 onto PlayStation 5 from your PlayStation 4, there are two upgrade routes for you to take:
- Players that own Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition on PlayStation 4 can upgrade to Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition on PlayStation 5 at no additional cost.
- Players that own Nioh 2 on PS4 can upgrade to the base game – Nioh 2 Remastered on PlayStation 5, and receive the PlayStation 5 version of any downloadable content expansions they own on PlayStation 4.
Upgrades for disc copies of PlayStation 4 versions are only available if you have a PlayStation 5 console with Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive. To obtain your upgrade, you will need to insert your PlayStation 4 game disc into your PlayStation 5 console with Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive, navigate to the Game Hub and select the upgrade offer to download the corresponding digital PlayStation 5 remastered version of the game, which you can then play while your PlayStation 4 disc is in the drive.
If you purchase a digital copy of PlayStation 4 versions of the game, you can simply navigate to the Game Hub on your PlayStation 5 console and select the upgrade offer to download the corresponding PlayStation 5 remastered version. Note: you will need to log into your PlayStation 5 console with the same PlayStation Network account that you were using when you purchased the PlayStation 4 versions of the game.
Please note that Nioh 2 Remastered as well as the Nioh 2 downloadable content expansions for PlayStation 5 are not available for individual purchase.
Thank You Message
While many of you may be sad to see the story of Nioh 2 arriving at its final chapter (I know I am), I’d like to thank all of our fans that have been by our side along this crazy journey from the release of the first Nioh right up until this milestone. On behalf of Team Ninja, I want to express our sincere gratitude for supporting the Nioh series and our team through this long and wonderful ride.
As a token of our appreciation, we thought there was no better way to celebrate the Nioh series, one very near and dear to our hearts, than remastering the entire story for both veterans and new players alike to enjoy utilizing the latest hardware.
So, gather your best gear, hone your skills and perfect your build one more time as you prepare to unleash your darkness on a multitude of brutal bosses and fierce fiends that await you in the voyage ahead. The time is near to experience the thrilling conclusion to the Nioh 2 saga. Thanks again my ninjas and samurai, it’s been an honor!
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
