Nioh 3 – How To Claim Pre-Order Bonuses

Nioh 3’s pre-order bonuses include Armor Sets and Equipment that will give you a head start during the game’s opening hours. In fact, Nioh 3 has several purchase bonuses, depending on when you purchased the game. Players who have pre-ordered the game will receive both the pre-order and the early purchase bonuses. With that said, all you have to do is claim them, and we’ll slice through the details of the redemption process along with the goodies you’ll receive.

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Nioh 3 – Pre-Order Bonuses Overview

Pre-Order Bonuses	Hellfire Equipment Sets (Warrior & Ninja), Smithing Texts and a Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm.
Early Purchases Bonuses	Hellfrost Equipment Sets (Warrior & Ninja), Youngblood Equipment Set (Samurai), Lone Wolf Equipment Set (Ninja) and Smithing Texts.
Bonuses Unlock Period	After completing the game’s tutorial and reaching the first Shrine.

How to Redeem Pre-Order Bonuses in Nioh 3

Before you start redeeming your pre-order goodies in Nioh 3, ensure that the game add-ons are downloaded. Without the add-ons, you won’t be able to claim the bonuses since they’re a part of it. If you already have them installed on your system, here’s how to claim them in-game:

1. Progress through the game’s tutorial.
2. After the cutscene with Tokugawa Kunimatsu, advance until you reach Nioh 3’s first Shrine.
3. Interact with the Shrine, and select Pray.
4. Inside the Shrine menu, scroll down to Preparations, then select Boons.
5. From the following list, you can claim all your available pre-order bonuses.

Pre-Order & Early Purchase Bonuses For Nioh 3 Explained

If you’ve pre-ordered Nioh 3 digitally on PlayStation 5 or PC, you’ll receive the following items, which include Armor Sets and Equipment that will give you a strong start to your dark samurai fantasy:

• Hellfire Equipment Set (Warrior): This features the Hellfire Warrior Helmet, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Waistguard, Greaves, and Waistguard.
• Hellfire Equipment Set (Ninja): This includes the Hellfire Ninja Garment, Gauntlets, Waistguard, and Greaves.
• Smithing Text: The Smithing Texts for both the Hellfire Warrior Armor and the Hellfire Ninja Attire are included.
• Charm: A Scampuss Furball Netsuke Charm is included with the pre-order bundle.

Apart from these items, you’ll also receive the Early Purchase Bonuses, which apply to players who pre-order/order Nioh 3 before February 20, 2026. This applies to both the physical and digital versions of the game, and can be claimed even after the game’s release, as long as you do so before the aforementioned date. Here’s what you’ll receive with the Early Purchase Bonus:

• Hellfrost Equipment Set (Warrior): This set includes the Hellfrost Warrior Helmet, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Waistguard, Greaves, and Faceguard.
• Hellfrost Equipment Set (Ninja): This set features the Hellfrost Ninja Garment, Gauntlets, Waistguard, and Greaves.
• Youngblood Equipment Set (Samurai): This is William’s full armor set from the first Nioh, which includes the Youngblood Cuirass, Gauntlets, Waistguard, and Greaves.
• Lone Wolf Equipment Set (Ninja): This is Hiddy’s full armor set from Nioh 3, which features the Lone Wolf’s Hood, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Waistguard, and Greaves.
• Smithing Texts: Smithing Texts from the Hellfrost Equipment Sets, Youngblood Equipment Set, and the Lone Wolf Equipment Set are included with the purchase.

All of these items are redeemed from Shrines, so make sure you have the respective add-ons installed to claim them as soon as you complete Nioh 3’s tutorial.

FAQs

Can I claim the bonuses later in the game?

Yes, the pre-order and early purchase bonuses can be claimed at any Shrine at any time during your playthrough.

Why are my pre-order bonuses not showing?

The bonuses will not appear unless the DLC add-ons are fully downloaded and installed on your system.

Are the pre-order bonuses account-locked?

Yes, the pre-order bonuses are tied to the account and save file that claims them.

What should I do if the bonuses still do not appear?

Restart Nioh 3 and verify the bonus DLC add-ons installation on your platform. Then, ensure that you’ve completed the tutorial and have access to Shrines.