News For Rise of the Ronin

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

“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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 – 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.