Rise of the Ronin: Release Date, Gameplay & More

Team Ninja, the developers behind intense action games like Nioh and Ninja Gaiden, has crafted something special with Rise of the Ronin. 

This open-world action RPG throws you into the tumultuous Bakumatsu period of 19th-century Japan as a masterless samurai known as a ronin. This article breaks down everything about Rise of the Ronin including its near-release date, gameplay, features, and more.

When Does Rise of the Ronin Come Out and What Platforms?

Rise of the Ronin releases on March 22, 2024, exclusively for the PlayStation 5 console. 

You can buy for the Standard release or the Digital Deluxe Edition if you’re after some bonus goodies right out of the gate – think extra weapons, armor sets, an art book, and a soundtrack.

What’s the Story of Rise of the Ronin All About?

Rise of the Ronin is set in the middle of Japan in disarray in 1863.

After three centuries of oppressive Tokugawa Shogunate rule, the arrival of Western forces throws the nation into chaos – political conflicts, civil war, and even devastating diseases.

As the nameless ronin warrior, the fate of Japan rests firmly in your blade as you navigate this defining era’s upheaval.

Deep Combat Gameplay

Combat is the beating heart of Rise of the Ronin, drawing from Team Ninja’s expertise in crafting intense and authentic battles. Key gameplay highlights include:

• Wield an arsenal of deadly Japanese weaponry like razor-sharp katanas and long-range Western-influenced firearms
• Master the nuanced swordplay, deftly timed blocks, and methodical gunplay to overcome enemies
• Utilize slick stealth takedowns against unaware enemies
• Versatile grappling hook for closing distances and reaching new heights
• An array of authentic battlefield tools further expands your combat options

But combat is just one slice of the adventure. Rise of the Ronin features an expansive, open recreation of Bakumatsu-era Japan that you can freely explore at your own pace:

• Gallop across the countryside on horseback
• Stealthily scale rooftops with your grappling hook
• Take an aerial route using the ingenious Avicula glider to soar over towering structures
• An immense open world ripe for discovery

The open world is your oyster to uncover as you forge your path as the nameless Ronin warrior.

Player-Driven Story Choices

A defining feature is the ability to dynamically shape the storyline through crucial decisions made during missions.

Players will cross paths with pivotal historical figures and can choose to support, betray, or eliminate them.

Exclusive PlayStation 5 Features

• Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers enhance combat immersion
• Stunning visual fidelity showcasing late 19th-century Japan
• 3D spatial audio transports players to the bustling streets and countryside
• Blazing fast load times for seamless open-world exploration

With its gripping story rife with player-driven consequences, freeform open-world, challenging combat system blending Japanese and Western weaponry, and technical showcases – Rise of the Ronin is shaping up to be a marquee PlayStation 5 exclusive when it arrives.

Stay tuned for more updates on Rise of the Ronin with Gamewitted!