Team Ninja released a critical patch for Nioh 3 on August 21 to resolve a data corruption issue that prevented players from accessing their saved progress. This update matters because it restores functionality for users who had saved their game before the previous major patch and then installed the new downloadable content. Players who encounter loading errors after applying the DLC update can now proceed without losing their Guardian Spirits.
Team Ninja patch restores Guardian Spirits for affected PS5 and Steam players
The update, identified as version 2.000.020, is available for both PlayStation 5 and Steam platforms. It specifically targets a bug that triggered when loading save data created prior to Update 2.00.01 after the installation of the Hell Rising DLC. The fix ensures that the game correctly initializes character data for affected saves.
- Update Version: 2.000.020
- Platforms: PS5, Steam
- DLC Name: Hell Rising
Guardian Spirits now load correctly for players who were previously blocked by the corruption error. For saves affected by this specific bug, the Murakumo (Ninja Style) level is automatically set to a fixed value to prevent further data instability. This technical adjustment allows the game to bypass the previous loading failure without requiring players to start a new game.
Team Ninja confirmed that this hotfix does not include any balance changes or new gameplay features. The release focuses solely on repairing the save data integrity issue introduced by the interaction between the pre-DLC save files and the DLC update. Players can now resume their campaigns on PS5 and Steam without interruption.
Source: MP1ST
