"We referenced Elden Ring" on Nioh 3 and "the Soulslike label is correct," says lead dev, but it's not a "response to or interpretation" of FromSoftware's work
Team Ninja producer Kohei Shibata stated that while Nioh 3 took cues from Elden Ring for its open-world transition, the series has developed its own distinct appeal. He confirmed that the 'Soulslike' label is correct for the series, but its direction is not solely an interpretation of FromSoftware's work.
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