Team NINJA

Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Rōnin is a combat focused open-world action RPG that takes place in Japan at a time of great change. It is the very end of a 300-year long Edo Period, commonly known as “Bakumatsu”. Set in the late 19th century, Japan is facing the darkest of times as it struggles with its oppressive rulers and deadly diseases while western influence permeates as civil war continues to rage between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate factions.

Released: 22 March 2024
Developer: Team NINJA
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine: Katana Engine
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Metacritic: 73/100
Steam recommendations: 6,398
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Also known as: Rise of the Rōnin
Estimated owners: 100,000–200,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 75
Critic rating: 38
Ratings counted: 63%
Steam reviews: 51
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Rise of the Ronin

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System requirements 16 GB RAM Download size 155.0 GB Steam Deck Unsupported

Rise of the Ronin

The story

Japan, 1863. After three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s reign, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation’s borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands.

Rise of the Ronin

How long to beat

Main story: 25 h
Main + extras: 55 h
Completionist: 80 h

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Key facts

Platforms

Game modes

Single player
Multiplayer
Co-operative

Themes

Action
Historical

Rise of the Ronin

Trailer

Rise of the Ronin

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Rise of the Ronin

Reviews and languages

63% of 10,868 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Mixed”.

27 languages in the interface, 11 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content

Rise of the Ronin