Rise of the Ronin: Watch the Developer Diary Chapter 1 – The Beginning

by Fem · Published 2024-02-12 · Updated 2024-02-12

Rise of the Ronin

PS5™ – US, Europe, Japan, & Asia

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team NINJA brought a series of developer diary for Rise of the Ronin. The first chapter is titled The Beginning. Are you ready to dive into this upcoming open-world action RPG?

Check out the Developer Diary Chapter 1: The Beginning video below.

Thanks, Gematsu!

Game Overview

Rise of the Ronin was announced during State of Play in September 2022. This game takes you on a journey as a Ronin at the dawn of a new era in Japan also known as Bakumatsu, which is set in late 19th century Japan. This upcoming game takes you on a new experience in its renowned combat action with the famous armor of the Katanas and likes.

Here’s the official game description below via PlayStation.

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this combat-focused open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind Nioh and NINJA GAIDEN.

Japan, 1863. After three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s oppressive rule, 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.

Watch the Pre-order trailer below.

Rise of the Ronin will be included in State of Play on January 31 at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. So, stay tuned for more update!

Thanks Gematsu for the info!

So…

Rise of the Ronin launches on PlayStation 5 (US, Europe, Japan Standard, Japan Z Version, Asia) on March 22. Here at Playasia, it’s now available for pre-order. So, what are you waiting for? Click the button below to pre-order yours now!

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【TRAILER】

【FEATURES】

Shape a dynamic story – As a masterless samurai – a Ronin – your destiny is your own. See the story unfold in different ways depending on the choices you make and the characters you ally with along the way. Face critical mission decisions, like whether to assassinate or protect key figures, and shape the course of history through a rich multi-choice system
Explore an authentic world – The “Bakumatsu” period heralds the end of the Shogunate as a new era begins and East and West collide. Experience this cultural revolution across an open world where you’ll meet the key figures who’ll shape the course of history, and the ordinary citizens seeking a guiding light in the darkness
Engage in deep accessible combat – From the veteran developers of Nioh and NINJA GAIDEN, Rise of the Ronin offers deeply engaging yet accessible combat with layers of complexity suitable for any playstyle. Face your foes with a selection of close-quarters weaponry or engage from afar with authentic period firearms