Nioh 2 Launches March 13, 2020, With Beta Demo Live On November 1

Mark your calendars for March 13, 2020, as it’s the launch date of Nioh 2.

The sequel to Koei Tecmo‘s highly-praised deadly Japanese action-RPG is definitely looking far more visually-stunning and compelling than ever, with every new trailer that releases. From new yōkai (supernatural forces) enemies, to new weapons and a fully-customisable playable character, Nioh 2 certainly looks to top its predecessor in just about every aspect.

And if the release date is feeling a little too far away for you, fret not, as there will be a Beta Demo that will be available for download, from November 1 through November 10. In the demo itself, you can try out character customisation, as well as the new Switchglaive weapon, and go toe-to-toe with the new demonic bosses and monsters and, hell, even turn into one yourself.

Here’s another cool part — if you possess save data from the first Nioh, you’ll be able to port it over and customise your character’s appearance to that of William, which is a nice touch by Koei Tecmo.

By clearing the Beta Demo, you’ll be awarded the Mark of the Demon Slayer, a special DLC that can be claimed in the full game.

Also, in case you were wondering, here are the various editions for Nioh 2 that will be available for pre-order:

Standard Edition (Blu-ray Disc/Digital): S$79.90

Special Edition (Limited-Quantity Blu-ray Disc Only): S$108.90

• Full Game
• Season Pass (Additional DLC 1 -3)
• SteelBook
• Artbook

Digital Deluxe Edition (Digital Only): S$108.90

• Full Game
• Season Pass (Additional DLC 1 -3)
• In-game items: Demon Horde weapons & Kodama Netsuke Charm
• PS4 Deluxe Edition Bonus Original Theme and Avatar

Additionally, if you’ve haven’t even caught up on the first game yet, now’s your best chance to, as Nioh will be free on PlayStation Plus on November 5.