Rise of the Ronin is slated to launch next year on March 22, and is billed as Team Ninja's "biggest game to date."
A new trailer for Rise of the Ronin premiered last night at The Game Awards 2023, showcasing historic action-packed combat in feudal Japan. You can see the trailer below, complete with the release date of March 22, exclusively for the PS5. After knowing next to nothing about the game for over a year, it's suddenly out in just a few months from now.
“As the smoke rises, so shall we.” Rise of the Ronin hits PS5 on March 22. New trailer highlights high-flying traversal, explosive ranged weapons, and lethal swordplay: https://t.co/e0t9ueAZkV pic.twitter.com/e2MDfIsvF7December 8, 2023
"As a title, Rise of the Ronin features a historical setting quintessential to Koei Tecmo, while brimming with Team Ninja’s own brand of action and combat," Team Ninja president Fumihiko Yasuda writes on the PlayStation Blog. "Throughout creating our biggest game to date, we have been working alongside the team at SIE to create an experience that allows players to fully embody a Ronin during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate."
Rise of the Ronin takes place near the end of the 19th century, then, with key historical figureheads like Ryoma Sakamoto and Shoin Yoshida dragging Japan towards a more modern culture. We'll interact with these characters in the new game, as it's our choices that'll affect how Rise of the Ronin's story plays out, and how Japan is shaped.
There's also a Digital Deluxe Edition that's been revealed for Rise of the Ronin alongside the trailer and release date. You can see the full contents just below, including a special warrior armor set, formal attire, a ninja's staff and paired swords, digital soundtrack, and digital artbook. Pre-order bonuses for any edition come with four unique fighting abilities, an armor set, and a katana.
Head over to our upcoming PS5 games guide for a look at all the other console exclusives coming to the platform next year.
