Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA have announced that the open-world action RPG Rise of the Ronin will launch for PC via Steam on the 11th of March 2025. The game, first released for PlayStation 5 in March 2024, will be priced at $49.99.
Players who buy the game on PC before the 2nd of April will receive bonus content previously included as pre-order incentives for the PlayStation 5 version.
Bonus content
- Four combat styles:
- Hayabusa-ryu (Katana)
- Hayabusa-ryu (Naginata)
- Nioh-ryu (Katana)
- Aisu Kage-ryu (Katana)
- Iga Ninja’s Katana
- Iga Ninja Armour Set (four-piece set)
Game bio
Set in Japan during the Bakumatsu period of 1863, Rise of the Ronin follows the story of a nameless warrior navigating political turmoil, war, and social change. Players can forge their own destiny by choosing to support one of three factions—the anti-shogunate, pro-shogunate, or Western forces—leading to multiple story endings.
PC exclusive features
The PC version of Rise of the Ronin will include enhancements for a better gaming experience:
- 8K resolution support
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
- Ultra-wide monitor compatibility
- 120 frames per second
- Ray tracing
- 3D audio
- Customisable keyboard and mouse controls
- AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution
- NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex
- Intel XeSS graphics technology
- Clickable UI menu
Rise of the Ronin gameplay highlights
- Shape your own story: Encounter historical figures like Ryoma Sakamoto and Isami Kondo. Make key decisions that shape your path, such as protecting or assassinating key characters.
- Customise weapons and combat styles: Choose from various melee and ranged weapons, including katanas, spears, bows, and guns, and mix combat styles for unique strategies.
- Explore beautiful cities: Visit Edo, Yokohama, and Kyoto, with seasonal landscapes like cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Use a grappling rope to climb or a glider to fly across the map. A Photo Mode allows players to capture scenic moments.
- Customise your character: Modify the protagonist’s appearance, clothing, and gear as the story progresses.
Mature content
Rise of the Ronin includes mature themes, such as violence, gore, partial nudity, and sexual content, which may not be suitable for all players.
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