Overview

• Sony Interactive Entertainment confirms 'Rise of Ronin' will not launch in South Korea in any form, following reports of its removal from the Korean PlayStation Store.
• The controversy stems from the game director's portrayal of 19th-century scholar Shoin Yoshida, who advocated for the invasion of Korea, leading to criticism from Korean communities.
• Yoshida's influence on the Meiji Restoration and his controversial stance on Korea have made him a divisive figure, impacting the game's reception in South Korea.
• The game, set to release globally on March 22, 2024, for PlayStation 5, has had its Korean release cancelled without an official reason provided by Sony.
• Korean gamers express approval of Sony's decision, with some stating they will avoid Team Ninja games in the future due to the controversy.