Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 17 June 2025: Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”, announces its partnership with KOEI TECMO GAMES as the official publisher of the highly anticipated action title Nioh 3 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The game is scheduled for a worldwide simultaneous launch in early 2026 on PlayStation® 5 and Steam.
Nioh 3 marks the latest chapter in the acclaimed dark samurai action RPG series, celebrated for its unique blend of Japanese mythology and intense combat. With over 8 million units sold worldwide, the Nioh series has established itself as a global favorite. This new installment adopts an open field environment and a new battle system that allows players to switch between the two fighting styles “Samurai” and “Ninja” in real time during combat.
As part of the collaboration, Manga Productions will lead the Arabic localization, marketing, and regional publishing efforts. In line with the company’s mission to empower local talent, Manga Productions will involve Saudi creatives in the localization process, ensuring a culturally resonant and high-quality experience for Arabic-speaking players.
Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, commented: “We are thrilled to continue our strategic partnership with KOEI TECMO GAMES following the success of our previous collaboration on DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS. The launch of Nioh 3 with Arabic support for gamers in the region is another step toward delivering world-class experiences while empowering Saudi talent throughout every stage of development. The trust we’ve earned from our global partners reflects Manga Productions’ strong capabilities in publishing, distribution, and marketing, as well as our continued success in delivering high-quality, culturally relevant content to audiences across the region”.
Mr. Hisashi Koinuma, President CEO and COO of KOEI TECMO GAMES, added:
“The MENA region continues to impress us with its growth and enthusiasm for gaming. After the positive reception of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, we’re excited to deepen our partnership with Manga Productions to bring Nioh 3 to Arabic-speaking audiences, fully localized and tailored to their expectations.”
Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh, Business Development & Content Licensing Director at Manga Productions, stated: “Following our collaboration on DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, which was praised for delivering an Arabic experience that felt original rather than translated, Nioh 3 is our next step in raising that standard. We’re committed to offering players a seamless, fully localized journey that feels like it was made for them from day one of the worldwide simultaneous launch”.
Manga Productions and KOEI TECMO GAMES remain committed to delivering high-quality entertainment that reflects the growing passion and potential of the gaming community across the Middle East.
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