Rise of the Ronin Behind the Scenes Video Discusses the Blade Twin, Bonds, and More

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have dropped a new behind-the-scenes video for Rise of the Ronin, which launches in the coming weeks exclusively for PS5. It discusses the impact of player choice and how their overall direction can mimic that of a ronin. Check it out below.

Bonds are a key part of Rise of the Ronin, with players becoming closer to different characters and thus affecting the overall narrative direction. Ryoma Sakamoto is a bond formed early on with the development team wanting him to look as cool as possible. Others like Taka Murayama of the Pro-Shogunate faction may prove more appealing depending on your goals.

Then again, aligning with the Murayama may result in Anti-Shogunate faction members like Kogoro Katsura becoming your enemy. Interestingly, the video also reveals that Veiled Edge’s Blade Twin, whom they end up separated from at the beginning of the game. Seemingly on the opposite side of the conflict, they look to be opposed to the player (which resulted in a challenging theme, per composer Inon Zur).

Rise of the Ronin is out on March 22nd. Check out our feature for the latest details, or learn more about the open world here.