Nioh: Dragon of the North

02.05.2017
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Nioh: Dragon of the North is the first DLC expansion for the action role-playing game Nioh, developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. Released in May 2017, this expansion introduces new story content set in the Oshu region, focusing on the powerful warlord Date Masamune. It adds new main missions, sub-missions, and Twilight missions, expanding the game's narrative and challenges. Players encounter new enemies and formidable bosses, along with various new yokai. The expansion also features additional weapons, armour sets, and guardian spirits, providing more options for character customisation and combat.

Parent game

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Part of collection:
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Nioh Remastered: Complete Edition is an enhanced version of the action role-playing game Nioh, developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. Released in February 2021, this edition includes the base game along with all three DLC expansions: - Dragon of the North: Adds new story content, regions, enemies, and gear centred around the warrior Date Masamune. - Defiant Honor: Features new missions and a storyline focused on the siege of Osaka, introducing new characters and challenges. - Bloodshed's End: Concludes the story of Nioh, adding further missions, enemies, and equipment. The Remastered Complete Edition is optimised for next-gen consoles, offering improved graphics, faster load times, and support for 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS on compatible hardware.

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Part of franchise:
Nioh (last 3 games)

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In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.

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