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Rise of the Ronin

Set amid Japan’s political turmoil in 1863, Rise of the Ronin casts you as a nameless ronin shaping a path through the conflict. You encounter historical figures and choose whether to support the anti-shogunate, pro-shogunate, or Western factions; key decisions lead to multiple possible endings. Explore the cities of Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto on foot or horseback, climb with a grappling rope, and glide between rooftops. Missions and activities include fighting faction forces, pursuing outlaws, photographing locations, and collecting cats. Combat combines melee weapons such as katana, spear, and odachi with guns and bows. Each weapon offers different combat styles, and counters, stance choices, stealth, and ranged attacks give you options in encounters. Progress through skills, equipment, character customization, and bonds with other characters.

As a ronin in 1863 Japan, choose your alliances, explore changing cities, and master weapon styles in parry-focused battles.

Released 10 Mar 2025

63%positive of
11k player reviews
$49.99
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Parry Sword Strikes

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Glide Across Edo

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Choose a Faction

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

Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

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Common Player Critiques

  1. PC Performance Problems
  2. Repetitive Map Activities
  3. Dated Visuals
  4. Limited Choice Impact
63%
positive of 11k player reviews
73/100
Metacritic

Awards & Kudos

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Back of the Box

Platforms Windows
Achievements 51
Age ratings
  • ESRB M — Violence Blood and Gore Language
  • PEGI 18 — Violence Gambling
  • CERO Z — 暴力 犯罪
  • CSRR R — 暴力
  • ClassInd (Brazil) 16 — Violência extrema Conteúdo sexual Drogas lícitas
  • IGRS (Indonesia) 18 — Simulasi dan/atau kegiatan judi Kekerasan Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya
  • OFLC MA15 — Strong bloody violence and simulated gambling, online interactivity
  • Steam (Germany) 18 — Drastische Gewalt Drogen Sexuelle Andeutungen
Players 1–3
Play modes
  • Online co-op
Other modes
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Mission-based co-op
  • Single-player
Multiplayer The provided info indicates single-player and online co-op support. Reviews consistently state co-op is limited to specific missions rather than the open world or full campaign. One review reports playing with two other players, indicating 3-player online co-op sessions.
Multiplayer & mods No information provided about mods affecting multiplayer.
Controller support PlayStation, Xbox
Controller required No
DRM / EULA
  • Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Rise of the Ronin EULA
Content notices
  • Violence
  • Blood and Gore
  • Language
  • Online interactivity
  • Age rating for: ESRB
Metacritic 73/100 View on Metacritic
Website Official website

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Rise of the Ronin is currently listed at $49.99. Get it on Steam here.
Who made Rise of the Ronin, and when did it come out?▾
It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., released on March 10, 2025.
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