Linux Review:

Nioh 3

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

PROTON TIER: SILVER

Nioh 3 is a dark samurai action RPG where players combine samurai and ninja combat styles against formidable yokai. This analysis details the game’s performance and configuration within the Proton compatibility layer.

Status Check

• Native: Not applicable. This analysis focuses on Proton compatibility.
• Proton: Requires custom configuration for optimal performance.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Problem: Shader compilation stalls upon launch.
  • Solution: PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1 PROTON_ENABLE_HDR=1 game-performance %command% (using cachyos-10.0-20260101(native) is recommended).

Known Issues

• Framerate Inconsistency: The framerate can fluctuate, particularly in larger areas or during initial loading. Expect occasional stutters or imperfect camera panning, though performance generally remains above 90 FPS. Future Proton versions or game patches may mitigate these issues.
• FSR Frame Generation: Enabling FSR Frame Generation results in a fatal crash immediately upon leaving the settings menu.

Shader Compilation

• Shader compilation consistently stalls upon launch at 15359 out of approximately 17000, despite updating CPU and Vulkan drivers.

Verdict

Recommended (with caveats): Proton configuration is required for playable performance. Be aware of the shader compilation stalling and the incompatibility of FSR Frame Generation. The cachyos-based Proton build and provided launch options are the recommended starting point.