Poll

Is Nioh 2 Crossplay?

No

Nioh 2 has no crossplay, so the whole group needs the same platform.

  • PC 
  • PS5 

Nioh 2 multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 3 online

Can you play Nioh 2 split screen or online?

Nioh 2 has no split screen or local co-op on PC, PS5 or PS4: each player needs their own device, and up to 3 can play together online. Everyone needs their own copy.

What it costs

Copies neededYes, one copy each

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating18+

What age is Nioh 2 for?

PEGI 18 · ESRB M

What is Nioh 2 like?

A half-yokai warrior crosses Sengoku-era Japan fighting demons, and up to two friends join their missions.

A host and up to two friends play the campaign's missions together, fighting yokai across Sengoku-era Japan with weapons and yokai powers. Friends can only join missions they've already beaten, in Expeditions or when the host summons them at a shrine. There's crossplay between PS4 and PS5, but not with PC. Online play on PlayStation needs PlayStation Plus.

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Will your group like Nioh 2?

Yes

Groups of three who like hard melee combat and don't mind each one beating the missions first.

No

Groups that mix PC and PlayStation, since there's no crossplay between them.

What games are like Nioh 2?

If your group likes Nioh 2, the closest are Elden Ring, Bloodborne and Demon's Souls. Like Nioh 2, all three are played on the same side and are just as demanding.

Info checked on October 27, 2026.