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title: "Nioh 3 Co-op Guide: How to Play Multiplayer (3-Player)"
description: "Complete guide to Nioh 3 multiplayer modes: Expedition (Co-op) and Visitor (Summon). Learn how to invite friends on Steam/PS5 and solve connection issues."
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# Nioh 3 Co-op Guide

There are two main ways to play multiplayer in Nioh 3: **Expeditions** (Co-op Mode) and **Random Encounters** (Visitor Mode).

## 1. Expeditions (Play with Friends)
*   **Best for**: Playing through the entire level together with up to 2 friends (3 players total).
*   **Mechanic**: You share a "Co-op Gauge". If you die, you can be revived. If the gauge runs out, the mission fails for everyone.
*   **How to Start**:
    1.  Go to **Torii Gate** on the map.
    2.  Select **Expedition**.
    3.  **Custom Match** -> Create Room.
    4.  Set a **Secret Word** if playing with specific friends.

## 2. Random Encounters (Summon Help)
*   **Best for**: Getting help with a tough Boss.
*   **Mechanic**: The host summons a visitor. If the host dies, the session ends.
*   **How to Summon**:
    1.  Go to a **Shrine** inside a mission.
    2.  Select **Summon Visitor**.
    3.  Cost: 1 **Ochoko Cup** per visitor.

## 3. Crossplay & Progression
*   **Crossplay**: Nioh 3 supports cross-gen (PS4/PS5) but **does NOT** support cross-platform (PS5 vs PC) at launch.
*   **Progression**: In Expedition mode, mission progress counts for **all players**. In Visitor mode, only the **Host** gets mission progress.

## Troubleshooting
*   **"Connection Error"**: Ensure both players are on the same region setting in the main menu.
*   **Cannot Summon**: You must have completed the mission once to be a Visitor.

## Important Notes

- **No crossplay** between PS5 and Steam
- Online co-op supports **up to 3 players**

## Tools

- Party Finder
- Co-op troubleshooting (coming soon)