KOEI TECMO America has announced that they are going to soon be releasing a demo of Nioh, their samurai-centric, dark fantasy action RPG. Nioh has been developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4 gaming system. The upcoming Nioh Alpha Demo will be available for download via the PlayStation Network Store between April 26th and May 5th only. In addition, today’s press release also included the following image and the announcement trailer for the demo for fans to sink their eyes into:

Nioh Alpha Demo announcment trailer:

Today’s press release didn’t have any text itself, but the announcement trailer’s YouTube description has that information, which you can view below:

Aiming to challenge players in a unique way that heightens their sense of accomplishment, this Alpha Demo will offer a rare chance to experience the deep and authentic samurai combat of Nioh and allow access to special rewards! Limited to those who play through the demo, this opportunity will allow players to download exclusive in-game content upon the game’s official launch. All players who manage to clear a stage of the demo will be awarded The Overlord DLC from the PlayStation™Network.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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