Sony Rise of the Ronin

Japan, 1863.
After three centuries of the Tokugawa shogunate's tyrannical rule, the black ships of the West appear at the country's borders, plunging it into chaos. Surrounded by war, plague, and political unrest, an unnamed warrior chooses his own path, holding Japan's fate in his hands.

Steer a dynamic story
As a masterless samurai – a ronin – only you determine your destiny. The story will unfold differently before your eyes, depending on your decisions and the characters you ally with. In missions, you often face a difficult choice thanks to a complex decision-making system – whether to, for example, murder or protect important figures.

Dive into complex yet accessible combat
The experienced development team behind Nioh and Ninja Gaiden offers players in Rise of the Ronin an exciting yet accessible combat system with various levels of complexity, ensuring there is something for every play style. Confront your enemies with a selection of melee weapons or take them out from a distance with authentic historical firearms.

Explore a historical world
The Bakumatsu period heralds the end of the shogunate, as East and West collide and a new era begins. Experience this cultural revolution in an open world and encounter influential figures who shape history, as well as ordinary people searching for a light in the darkness.