To ensure a smooth gaming experience, the following are the minimum and recommended system requirements for Nioh on PC:
Unlike many modern PC ports, Nioh requires some specific tweaking to get running correctly, especially if you are using a high refresh rate monitor or modern hardware.
The game has a setting called “Shadow Quality.” You think “High” looks good. You are wrong.
Nioh is set in an alternate history of Japan in the year 1603, during the early Edo period. The game combines elements from various action games, including the Dark Souls series and Ninja Gaiden. Players take on the role of William, a Western samurai, navigating through Japan's Sengoku period, battling yokai (supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore) and human enemies. The combat system is deep, offering a variety of sword and magic-based combat styles.
The fix forces 100% resolution scale at all times. Your GPU will run 5°C hotter. Your eyes will thank you.