Rise of the Ronin is a Samurai Action RPG From Team Ninja
Team Ninja, the studio known for the NiOh series, has announced Rise of the Ronin, an open-world action RPG set in 19th-century Japan.
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Koei Tecmo-owned studio Team Ninja saddened many of its fans when it announced that NiOh 3 will not be developed. Instead, the team decided to give us an adventure in ancient China, announcing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. However, it turns out that the developers had no intention to abandon the samurai vibes. During the State of Play presentation they announced a new brand titled Rise of the Ronin.
- For now, only the PlayStation 5 version has been announced. However, the game's reveal took place during the Sony presentation, so we wouldn't be surprised if it also hits other platforms, including PC, in the future.
- The release of Rise of the Ronin is scheduled for 2024.
- It will be an open-world action RPG.
- Work on the game started seven years ago. Of course, it probably wasn't the work wasn't going at full steam during that time, but it's still a surprising declaration.
The game's action will be set in 19th-century Japan, during the brutal period known as the Bakumatsu, or the last years of the Edo period, when the country was transforming from a feudal empire ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate into a more modern state controlled by Emperor Mutsuhito.
The player will take on the role of a ronin, or warrior without a master, who will be free to decide his own fate. Most likely, this means that we will get the opportunity to perform tasks for both sides of the civil war.
The devs assure that Rise of the Ronin will be the most ambitious project in their output. In addition to the open world, it is expected to offer a new expanded sword combat system. In addition, firearms will play an important role during clashes. The developers also promise great freedom in shaping the storyline.
That, unfortunately, are where the details made available by Team Ninja end, which is not surprising given that the release is two years away.
Source: Koei Tecmo
Source: Koei Tecmo
Source: Koei Tecmo
Source: Koei Tecmo
Source: Koei Tecmo
