News | Rise of the Ronin launch trailer released

Sony and Team Ninja have released a launch trailer for the upcoming Rise of the Ronin.

The trailer is called ‘The Aftermath’ and – except for a few small scenes – contains live-action footage instead of gameplay from the game. The trailer can be viewed below. A trailer with gameplay footage was recently released.

Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG with a focus on combat set in the late nineteenth century. At the end of the long Edo period, Japan struggles with oppressive leaders and deadly diseases, while a war rages between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate.

Players control a Ronin – a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. Katanas and other weapons are used to fight. He can even float through the air with a special device.

The game is being developed by Team Ninja, known for Nioh and Ninja Gaiden, among others. Rise of the Ronin will be released on March 22 for PlayStation 5.


News | Rise of the Ronin offers four-player co-op

There will be a four-player cooperative mode in the upcoming Rise of the Ronin.

This was revealed via a newly published FAQ for the game. “In Rise of the Ronin, you can join up to three other players to experience the main missions through online co-op.” It emphasizes the following: “You need a PlayStation Plus membership to play online, and there are no PvP battles.”

Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG with a focus on combat set in the late nineteenth century. At the end of the long Edo period, Japan struggles with oppressive leaders and deadly diseases, while a war rages between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate.

Players control a Ronin – a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. Katanas and other weapons are used to fight. You can even float through the air with a special device. Rise of the Ronin was developed by Team Ninja and will be released on March 22 for PlayStation 5.


News | Rise of the Ronin video highlights different weapons and fighting styles

Team Ninja has released an extensive video of Rise of the Ronin that focuses on different fighting styles and weapons from the game.

For example, in terms of fighting styles, Mumyo Stye, Hokushin Itto Style and Yagyu Shinkage Style are called. There are all kinds of weapons in the game, both Japanese and Western, from katana and spears to bayonets and sabres. You can also fight from a distance with, for example, guns and bow and arrow. On PlayStation Blog, Team Ninja goes into more depth about all the options.

Players control a Ronin – a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. Katanas and other weapons are used to fight. You can even float through the air with a special device.

Rise of the Ronin will be released on March 22 for PlayStation 5.


News | Team Ninja working on open world game Rise of the Ronin

Team Ninja is developing an action RPG called Rise of the Ronin. The game is set in ancient Japan.

Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG with a combat focus set in the late 1800s. At the end of the long Edo period, Japan suffers from oppressive leaders and deadly diseases, while a war rages between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate.

Players control a Ronin , a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. People use Katanas and other weapons to fight. Team Ninja reports on PlayStation Blog that it uses its years of experience to “reach a new level”. According to the developer – known from Ninja Gaiden among others – it is the studio’s most ambitious game to date.

Rise of the Ronin is console-exclusive for PlayStation 5. The game is set to release sometime in 2024.