Team Ninja has issued a fix for a rare but serious Nioh 3 bug that could damage players' save files. The problem occurred when the game was closed while the player was performing prayers at shrine checkpoints, leading to potential corruption of progress. Owners of the game should install the update and avoid quitting mid-prayer until they're patched.

  • Trigger: Save corruption could happen if the session ended while interacting with shrine prayer mechanics at checkpoint shrines.
  • Rarity and impact: Reports describe the issue as extremely uncommon, but when it manifested it could render save data unusable and wipe progress.
  • Fix rolled out: Team Ninja released a patch to prevent the condition that caused the corruption—players are advised to update their game now.
  • Workarounds: Until the patch is applied, avoid closing the game, exiting to the dashboard, or turning off your system while praying at any shrine. Use cloud saves or manual backups where possible to protect progress.
  • Further reading: Rock Paper Shotgun covered the issue and its resolution; the report also places the bug in the context of the game's reception and difficulty.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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