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Nioh 3's preorder bonuses and DLC won't be accessible until you reach a Shrine

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If you have preorder bonuses and DLC for Nioh 3, you won't be able to immediately access it, and the game isn't wholly clear about where you need to go to get that. It's worth it though, as the various bonuses like the Infernal or Hellfrost gear are helpful in the early phases of the game. If you want to find all the bonus equipment associated with the Nioh 3 season pass or preorders, here's where you need to go.

Where to get the preorder and DLC bonuses in Nioh 3

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To get the preorder and DLC bonuses in Nioh 3, players need to progress through the game until they start the mission "The Battle of Hitokoto Slope". This is not particularly far into the game (roughly an hour or so) after completing the main tutorial, so you don't have too long to wait.

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At this point, head to a checkpoint shrine and go to the "Preparations" sub-menu then select "Boons". This should automatically add any and all DLC and extra content to your inventory for that playthrough. If you don't have it unlocked straight away, you can always come back at a later time.

From this point on, the "Boons" section is generally used to redeem rewards tied to playing online. If other players use your summons in their own games, you are rewarded with items and currency, redeemed specifically through the "Boons" option – so don't forget to check back here from time to time.

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