Manga Productions to Publish Nioh 3 in MENA with Full Arabic Localization

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 17 June 2025 | BETH

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation "Misk", has announced a strategic partnership with KOEI TECMO GAMES to serve as the official publisher of the highly anticipated action RPG Nioh 3 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The game is scheduled for a worldwide simultaneous release in early 2026 on PlayStation® 5 and Steam.

🧙 A Legendary Return in the Nioh Series

Nioh 3 marks the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Nioh franchise — a dark samurai action RPG celebrated for its blend of Japanese mythology and intense real-time combat. The series has sold over 8 million units globally, and the newest installment introduces:

An open field environment

A new battle system, allowing players to switch between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles dynamically during combat

🌍 Localized for MENA – Led by Saudi Talent

As part of the collaboration, Manga Productions will oversee:

Arabic localization

Marketing

Publishing across the MENA region

In line with its mission to empower local creatives, Manga Productions will involve Saudi talent in the localization process, ensuring a culturally resonant, high-quality experience for Arabic-speaking gamers.

💬 Leaders Speak

Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, stated:

“We are thrilled to continue our strategic partnership with KOEI TECMO GAMES following the success of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS.
Launching Nioh 3 with full Arabic support is another milestone in delivering world-class experiences while empowering Saudi talent.
The trust we’ve earned reflects our strong publishing capabilities and commitment to culturally relevant content for the region.”

Mr. Hisashi Koinuma, President & COO of KOEI TECMO GAMES, added:

“The MENA region continues to impress us with its rapid growth and deep passion for gaming.
After the positive reception of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, we’re excited to bring Nioh 3 fully localized to Arabic-speaking audiences in partnership with Manga Productions.”

Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh, Director of Business Development & Content Licensing at Manga Productions, said:

“Building on our previous success, Nioh 3 represents our next step in elevating the standard.
Our aim is to deliver a fully localized experience that feels as if it was developed for Arabic gamers from day one.”

🎯 A Shared Vision for High-Quality, Culturally Aligned Gaming

Manga Productions and KOEI TECMO GAMES reaffirm their commitment to delivering premium entertainment experiences that reflect the growing energy, passion, and creative potential of the gaming community in the Middle East.