Rise of the Ronin Is Team Ninja’s Next Game, and Is a PS5 Exclusive
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Team Ninja revealed their next title Rise of the Ronin during the PlayStation’s State of Play online broadcast, an action RPG game set in 1863, during the end of the Edo period in Japan.
There’s a lot to take in this trailer, and while it’s set in a certain point of Japan’s history, Rise of the Ronin still emits explosive gameplay with the playable character grappling towards enemies with a flaming sword and piercing a foe with a rifle’s bayonet. It’s not high-fantasy similar to what we saw in their previous series Nioh, but it’s definitely not completely grounded either.
With it defined as an action RPG, it's still not clear if they will have any soulslike elements attached to this title, or how much exploration can be done in the game’s world, but according to a PlayStation blog post, Team Ninja is hoping to deliver a heavy story.
“Beyond the action elements, we will be steadfast in our efforts to create a multilayered story that showcases the world of the Bakumatsu period and the revolution that took place. The characters that you will meet all have their own brand of justice and motivations, and whether you decided to side with or against them… each decision you make will matter. With new combat action and unrestrained open gameplay, we are looking forward to setting you free as you immerse yourself as a Ronin.”
Don’t expect a steady stream of new information on Rise of the Ronin as this is set to hit the PlayStation 5 sometime in 2024.
