Rise of the Ronin Set for PS5 Launch with Accessible Combat and Rich Narrative

The upcoming game from Team Ninja promises a vast open world, character-driven story, and a more approachable combat system, launching on March 22, 2024.

Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team Ninja and bankrolled by Sony, is set to launch on PS5 on March 22, 2024, offering a more accessible and approachable experience compared to the studio's past titles.
The game features a vast, colorful open world set in 19th-century Japan, with a focus on a less masochistic combat system and the inclusion of a Bond Level system for areas and characters.
Character creation allows players to design two custom characters, and the game emphasizes character relationships and a companion system, alongside a narrative that puts characters and their stories at the forefront.
Combat in Rise of the Ronin is described as a mix of reaction-based parries, dodges, and energy management, with a variety of weapons and skill trees to explore.
The open world design is compared to Ubisoft's approach, with districts to liberate, shrines to pray at, and a loot system that encourages constant gear swapping.