Rise of the Ronin – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Rise of the Ronin Box Art
Publisher
Sony
Developer
Team Ninja
Platforms
PS5
Release Date
22 March 2024: WW: PS5
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony.

Set in 19th century Japan, it sees players playing as a Ronin who has no master.

Latest Updates For Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin Demo is Now Available on PS5

Rise of the Ronin Demo is Now Available on PS5

The demo offers the first chapter (and major boss fight) for players to try for free, with save data carrying over to the game.

Rise of the Ronin is Koei Tecmo’s Best-Selling Game So Far, Says Director

Rise of the Ronin is Koei Tecmo’s Best-Selling Game So Far, Says Director

However, Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda didn't provide specific sales figures for the open-world action RPG, currently available for PS5.

Rise of the Ronin Update is Out Now, New Missions and Set Bonuses Revealed

Rise of the Ronin Update is Out Now, New Missions and Set Bonuses Revealed

New missions include "Eternal Night," which Team Ninja touts as the "most difficult mission thus far" for the open-world action RPG.

Rise of the Ronin Update Will Add 5 New Ally Missions, Dojo Training Partners, and Level Sync

Rise of the Ronin Update Will Add 5 New Ally Missions, Dojo Training Partners, and Level Sync

The update goes live later this week and lets you wield six Combat Styles if both weapons are the same, among other changes.

Rise of the Ronin Sales are “Surpassing” the Nioh Series, Says Koei Tecmo

Rise of the Ronin Sales are “Surpassing” the Nioh Series, Says Koei Tecmo

The recent PS5 exclusive has a "high valuation" from players with a sales start that "goes beyond" that of Nioh 1 and 2.

Rise of the Ronin Receives Accolades Trailer

Rise of the Ronin Receives Accolades Trailer

Though Team Ninja's open-world action RPG hasn't received widespread acclaim, it did receive positive reviews from some critics.

How Rise of the Ronin Wastes its Open World Potential

How Rise of the Ronin Wastes its Open World Potential

Team Ninja’s first open world risks something which is instantly forgettable.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – All Bond Missions and How to Unlock Them

Rise of the Ronin Guide – All Bond Missions and How to Unlock Them

Bonding with allies can provide many benefits in the open-world action RPG. Here are all the Bond Missions and how to unlock them.

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach steals the spotlight from both massive, new open world action RPGs in the latest sales charts for Japan.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – All Fugitive Locations

Rise of the Ronin Guide – All Fugitive Locations

Hunting Fugitives is one of the more rewarding activities in Team Ninja's open-world action RPG. Here's where to find them.

Team Ninja Wants to Build on Rise of the Ronin’s Open World with Future Games

Team Ninja Wants to Build on Rise of the Ronin’s Open World with Future Games

"Going forward, our challenge is to build from that and perhaps achieve things we weren’t able to do this time," says director Fumihiko Yasuda.

5 Ways Ghost of Tsushima is Better Than Rise of the Ronin

5 Ways Ghost of Tsushima is Better Than Rise of the Ronin

Sucker Punch's open world epic stands head and shoulders above the most recent game that takes inspiration from it.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – Best Weapons, Sub Weapons and Armor, and Their Locations

Rise of the Ronin Guide – Best Weapons, Sub Weapons and Armor, and Their Locations

Check out some of the best weapons and sub-weapons, probably the best armor set in the game and some recommended set bonuses.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Unlock All Allies

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Unlock All Allies

Team Ninja's open-world action RPG has several different allies who can help out in missions. Here's how to unlock them all.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Debuts at No. 2 in Weekly UK Retail Charts, Rise of the Ronin at No. 5

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Debuts at No. 2 in Weekly UK Retail Charts, Rise of the Ronin at No. 5

Meanwhile, Princess Peach: Showtime! comes in at No. 3, while Alone in the Dark enters the charts at No. 6.

Rise of the Ronin – What Happened?

Rise of the Ronin – What Happened?

Rise of the Ronin hasn't quite stuck the landing like Team Ninja's past games. Where exactly have things not worked out for it?

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Master All Combat Styles

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Master All Combat Styles

Combat Styles provide several different Skills to unleash in combat. Here's how to unlock them all and enhance them further.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Quickly Farm Money and Silver Coins

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Quickly Farm Money and Silver Coins

Like most open-world action RPGs, money is essential in Team Ninja's latest title. Here's how to amass tons of it without breaking a sweat.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Earn Skill Points and Rare Skill Points

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Earn Skill Points and Rare Skill Points

Skill Points are earned from XP and leveling up, while Rare Skill Points involve the Karma system. Here's how to get plenty of both.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Upgrade Your Armor and Weapons Quickly

Rise of the Ronin Guide – How to Upgrade Your Armor and Weapons Quickly

Finding the best loot is essential towards one-upping your enemies, but you must also upgrade them throughout. Here's how.

Rise of the Ronin Guide – The Best Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Rise of the Ronin Guide – The Best Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Some early game tips and tricks to get you started for Rise of the Ronin.

Rise of the Ronin Features “Challenging” Post-Game Content, Says Director

Rise of the Ronin Features “Challenging” Post-Game Content, Says Director

Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda added that the most challenging difficulty provides "an experience similar to our previous titles" in combat.

Rise of the Ronin Tech Analysis – How Does Team Ninja’s Open World Fare on a Technical Level?

Rise of the Ronin Tech Analysis – How Does Team Ninja’s Open World Fare on a Technical Level?

With this feature, we take a look at Rise of the Ronin from a technical perspective and break down individual elements of its presentation.

Rise of the Ronin Review – Ghost of Tsushima at Home

Rise of the Ronin Review – Ghost of Tsushima at Home

Team Ninja's open world debut stumbles out the gate.

Rise of the Ronin Behind-the-Scenes Video Outlines Shift to Multiple Directors

Rise of the Ronin Behind-the-Scenes Video Outlines Shift to Multiple Directors

Team Ninja president Fumihiko Yasuda outlines the scale of the project and how the team is capable of even bigger titles in the future.

Rise of the Ronin’s Combat Sets it Apart from Ghost of Tsushima – Here’s How

Rise of the Ronin’s Combat Sets it Apart from Ghost of Tsushima – Here’s How

With Team Ninja's action RPG out this week, check out how its combat distinguishes itself from the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima.

How Rise of the Ronin Differs from Ghost of Tsushima

How Rise of the Ronin Differs from Ghost of Tsushima

How does Team Ninja's upcoming open-world action RPG stack up to Sucker Punch's masterpiece? Find out the biggest differences here.

“Ghost of Tsushima Served as Good Encouragement for Creating Rise of the Ronin,” Director Says

“Ghost of Tsushima Served as Good Encouragement for Creating Rise of the Ronin,” Director Says

"Rise of the Ronin is our first open world game, and Ghost of Tsushima was one of the games we used as reference," says director Fumihiko Yasuda.

Rise of the Ronin Trailer Hypes up Imminent Launch

Rise of the Ronin Trailer Hypes up Imminent Launch

Team Ninja's open world action RPG is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on March 22.

Rise of the Ronin Story Vignette Highlights Factions and Key Characters

Rise of the Ronin Story Vignette Highlights Factions and Key Characters

Team Ninja's open-world action RPG is full of interesting characters, some fighting by your side and others opposing you.

Rise of the Ronin Reportedly Has Dozens of Combat Styles, Stats Unlock New Dialogue Choices

Rise of the Ronin Reportedly Has Dozens of Combat Styles, Stats Unlock New Dialogue Choices

Players can unlock several unique movesets for each weapon when the action RPG launches on March 22nd exclusively for PS5.

Our 7 Biggest Takeaways After 3 Hours with Rise of the Ronin

Our 7 Biggest Takeaways After 3 Hours with Rise of the Ronin

We've played the opening hours of Team Ninja's upcoming open world action RPG- here's what we think of it so far.

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

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

The bonds formed by players' decisions in Team Ninja's upcoming PS5 exclusive can result in many different allies and enemies.

PS5 Exclusive Rise of the Ronin – 16 New Details You Should Know

PS5 Exclusive Rise of the Ronin – 16 New Details You Should Know

Here's what you should know about the combat, difficulty options, co-op and more in Team Ninja's upcoming open-world action RPG.

Everything You Need to Know About Rise of the Ronin’s Open World

Everything You Need to Know About Rise of the Ronin’s Open World

Here are the key locations you'll be visiting as you explore Rise of the Ronin's 19th century Japan setting.

Rise of the Ronin Trailers Brutally Highlight Every Weapon Type

Rise of the Ronin Trailers Brutally Highlight Every Weapon Type

Slice and dice foes with the katana and dual blades, attack at mid-range with the naginata and spear or fire from afar with revolvers.

Rise of the Ronin Combat Vignette Showcases Multiple Weapons, Styles, and Combos

Rise of the Ronin Combat Vignette Showcases Multiple Weapons, Styles, and Combos

Spears, katanas, bows, flamethrowers - players have multiple deadly weapons in Team Ninja's upcoming open-world action RPG.

Rise of the Ronin Has a Character Creator, Sony Confirms

Rise of the Ronin Has a Character Creator, Sony Confirms

Players will be able to customize several elements, including the protagonist's "face and body shape, hair, voice, and more."

Rise of the Ronin Features 4-Player Co-op

Rise of the Ronin Features 4-Player Co-op

Four players can play together online to tackle the game's main story missions, though there will be no PvP.

Rise of the Ronin Features Three Difficulty Modes

Rise of the Ronin Features Three Difficulty Modes

Dawn, Dusk, and Twilight options are available to play and can be changed anytime. There are also options like increased health recovery.

Rise of the Ronin Gets New Behind-the-Scenes Video About Combat

Rise of the Ronin Gets New Behind-the-Scenes Video About Combat

The studio goes in-depth about Rise of the Ronin's combat, talking about various weapons and fighting styles in the game.

Rise of the Ronin Looks Set to be One of 2024’s Most Promising Games

Rise of the Ronin Looks Set to be One of 2024’s Most Promising Games

Team Ninja and Sony's open world action RPG continues to look promising.

Rise of the Ronin Trailer Highlights Traversal, Setting, and More

Rise of the Ronin Trailer Highlights Traversal, Setting, and More

The action RPG's newest trailer shines a spotlight on its open world setting and everything that it will bring to the table.

Rise of the Ronin – 15 New Details You Need to Know

Rise of the Ronin – 15 New Details You Need to Know

Here's what you should know about Team Ninja's upcoming PS5-exclusive open world action RPG.

Rise of the Ronin Developer Outlines Notable Areas in Edo, Yokohama, and Kyoto

Rise of the Ronin Developer Outlines Notable Areas in Edo, Yokohama, and Kyoto

From Momotachi, where players can explore Chinatown, to the famous Nihonbashi in Edo, there are all kinds of sights to see.

Rise of the Ronin – New Gameplay Showcased in First Behind-the-Scenes Episode

Rise of the Ronin – New Gameplay Showcased in First Behind-the-Scenes Episode

Team Ninja discusses the open-world action RPG's story and setting while confirming Inon Zur (Starfield) as the composer.

Could Rise of the Ronin Outdo Ghost of Tsushima?

Could Rise of the Ronin Outdo Ghost of Tsushima?

Team Ninja's open-world action RPG could give meaning to the bonds formed with its various characters, even impacting the ending.

Rise of the Ronin – Combat, Flamethrowers, and More Showcased in New Gameplay Overview

Rise of the Ronin – Combat, Flamethrowers, and More Showcased in New Gameplay Overview

Venture to major cities like Yokohama, ally with different factions and unleash hell on your enemies with melee and ranged weapons.

State of Play Set for January 31

State of Play Set for January 31

The showcase will be over 40 minutes long and reveal new details on over 15 upcoming PS5 games, including Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin.

Rise of the Ronin’s Factions Explained in Latest Store Page Update

Rise of the Ronin’s Factions Explained in Latest Store Page Update

Rise of the Ronin's factions have gotten some details, including their motivations as well as some of the key characters.

Rise of the Ronin’s Protagonist is a Fully Realized Character with a Backstory, Says Team Ninja

Rise of the Ronin’s Protagonist is a Fully Realized Character with a Backstory, Says Team Ninja

Producer Yosuke Hayashi also discusses creating an open-world title and how it was "a natural next step" for the developer.

Rise of the Ronin Offers Multiple Dialogue Responses and Endings, Bond Missions Detailed

Rise of the Ronin Offers Multiple Dialogue Responses and Endings, Bond Missions Detailed

Along with side quests tied to various figures, players can also form bonds with locations, which informs much of the exploration.

Rise of the Ronin Features 3 Major Cities, Karma and XP Systems Revealed

Rise of the Ronin Features 3 Major Cities, Karma and XP Systems Revealed

Edo, Yokohama and Kyoto are the major cities in the upcoming action RPG, but players will also venture into the countryside and rural areas.

Rise of the Ronin Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Rise of the Ronin Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Team Ninja's open-world action RPG launches on March 22nd, 2024, exclusively for PS5. It's the developer's most ambitious project yet.

Rise of the Ronin – Digital Deluxe Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

Rise of the Ronin – Digital Deluxe Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

The Digital Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 and includes two outfit sets and weapons, the digital soundtrack, and a digital art book.

Rise of the Ronin Launches March 22nd, 2024, New Gameplay Revealed

Rise of the Ronin Launches March 22nd, 2024, New Gameplay Revealed

Team Ninja's PS5 exclusive is an open-world action RPG for PS5 set in the Bakumatsu era. Pre-orders begin on December 14th.

Rise of the Ronin is Available to Wishlist on the PlayStation Store

Rise of the Ronin is Available to Wishlist on the PlayStation Store

Developed by Team Ninja exclusively for PS5, the open-world action RPG is slated to launch in 2024, with a release date still to be announced.

Rise of the Ronin is “a Mix of Assassin’s Creed, Ghost of Tsushima, and Dark Souls” – Rumour

Rise of the Ronin is “a Mix of Assassin’s Creed, Ghost of Tsushima, and Dark Souls” – Rumour

Potential new details have emerged on Team Ninja's open world action RPG, which is allegedly targeting a Q1 2024 launch.

Rise of the Ronin Director/Producer Wants to Release a New Game in 2025

Rise of the Ronin Director/Producer Wants to Release a New Game in 2025

Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda also reiterated that remarks about reboots for Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive were "misinformation."

Rise of the Ronin Has Been in Development for 7 Years

Rise of the Ronin Has Been in Development for 7 Years

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja's upcoming open world action RPG, which is due out next year, has been in the works for seven years.

15 Things You Should Know About Rise of the Ronin

15 Things You Should Know About Rise of the Ronin

Here are all the key details on Team Ninja's open world action RPG.

Rise of the Ronin – Nioh 2, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Producer Involved, “Feedback Has Been Good”

Rise of the Ronin – Nioh 2, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Producer Involved, “Feedback Has Been Good”

Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda has been "providing direction" on the upcoming action RPG, which releases in 2024 exclusively for PS5.

PlayStation Studio XDEV is Providing Development Support for Rise of the Ronin

PlayStation Studio XDEV is Providing Development Support for Rise of the Ronin

Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo's upcoming PS5-exclusive open world action RPG is receiving development from UK-based XDEV.

Rise of the Ronin Looks Like the Next Big Samurai Epic for PS5

Rise of the Ronin Looks Like the Next Big Samurai Epic for PS5

As Team Ninja's most ambitious and challenging project yet, Rise of the Ronin could also serve as a suitable evolution to Ghost of Tsushima.

Rise of the Ronin – Koei Tecmo Hopes to Sell Over 5 Million Copies

Rise of the Ronin – Koei Tecmo Hopes to Sell Over 5 Million Copies

Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki said the publisher considers it "one of the important strategic pillars of the company's mid-term growth strategy."

Rise of the Ronin Announced – Team Ninja’s PS5-Exclusive Action RPG is Out in 2024

Rise of the Ronin Announced – Team Ninja’s PS5-Exclusive Action RPG is Out in 2024

Players will control a Ronin during the end of the Edo period, aligning with anyone they see fit and cutting down foes with a katana and firearms.

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