Team Ninja’s Nioh is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 4 through retail stores and the PlayStation Store in North America (it will go up in Europe later this week), publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today.
In addition to the $59.99 USD standard edition, there’s a $79.99 USD Digital Deluxe Edition available through the PS Store that includes the following content:
Nioh Digital Deluxe Edition

The full game
Weapon pack with five new weapons
PS4 Avatar
Season Pass

Although a standalone price wasn’t given, the Season Pass will likely be $20 on its own. According to the description, it includes three pieces of DLC “containing extra missions and story.” If the Season Pass contents are the same as in Japan, it will also include additional youkai, boss characters, and equipment. By pre-ordering any edition of Nioh through the PlayStation Store, you’ll receive a Bloody Grave Nioh Dynamic Theme and the in-game Nioh armor, which is inspired by the ancient statues that stand guard at temples across Japan. Also, by pre-ordering any edition or buying any edition in the first two weeks after launch, you’ll receive the in-game Crimson Master Armor, which is based on legendary samurai Yukimura Sanada.
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