The Tengu’s Disciple will be Nioh 2’s first major DLC release, but certainly isn’t the last. It features a variety of brand new content for Nioh 2, including a new weapon named the Splitstaff and a new Guardian Spirit. There will of course be several new story missions and locations to visit, as well, including new enemies and NPCs along the way.
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A variety of video content was made available alongside the release of The Tengu’s Disciple. Sony put out a minute-long official trailer for the DLC, showing off some of the new enemies and encounters players will find. It’s a great way to get an impression of The Tengu’s Disciple without revealing too much or going too in-depth.
For those who do want a more in-depth look at the new Nioh 2 DLC, Koei Tecmo provides. The Japanese publisher of Nioh 2 recently released a 10-minute long gameplay demo for Nioh 2’s The Tengu’s Disciple DLC. It’s much more spoiler-filled than the short trailer from Sony, however. But it’s perfect for those who may be on the fence about picking the DLC up.
The lengthy gameplay demo for The Tengu’s Disciple starts with a short cinematic sequence before moving to a breakdown of the DLC’s new weapon, the Splitstaff. The player shows off many of the Splitstaff’s basic combinations, including showing how the Splitstaff’s end can be launched to increase the weapon’s range. Altogether, it should make for an exciting and dynamic weapon for Nioh 2 players to try out.
After the weapon demo, the gameplay trailer plays through an entire extended gameplay sequence, including one of The Tengu’s Disciple’s boss fights. First, there’s a fun fight with one of the new enemy types, a giant enemy crab demon. A mid-boss fight follows, with a blue-eyed warrior who wields a variety of different weapons. Following that fight, the final boss is revealed. It’s a giant blob with a glowing head in the middle of it, reminiscent of the original Nioh boss Umi-Bozu .
The Tengu’s Disciple is available now, but it won’t be Nioh 2’s last DLC. Two more big DLC expansions are planned for Nioh 2’s future.
Nioh 2 and The Tengu’s Disciple DLC are available now on PS4.
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