"In Rise of the Ronin, you will explore an evolving world as you fight to forge a new era for Japan."
The action-adventure is set in 1863 Japan. Though the game will inevitably draw a lot of comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima, know that this historical period is roughly 600 years later.
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As the trailer notes, Japan had been ruled by the militaristic and repressive Tokugawa shogunate for three centuries, and the country is nearing the end of the Edo period.
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It’s around this time that “black ships” come in the night bearing influential Westerners like this jerk.
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The trailer makes note of “those who cleave to the past” (like many samurai) and this young woman who seems caught between tradition and the future.
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At the same time, we get “those who embrace the new” like this gun-toting Japanese warrior.
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You play as a Ronin: “a warrior free of all masters and bonds.”
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Along the way, you’ll ride through stunning vistas on horseback.
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You’ll fly around on a staple in modern open-world gaming: a glider!
Traditional Soulslike combat emphasizes swords and some aerial attacks...
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But you’ll also wield more modern firearms (including rifles with bayonets).
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And, you even get a handy grappling attack you can combo with a flaming sword strike.
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We don’t know much else in the way of concrete details about the game’s story just yet ... but we can’t wait to hear more.
Rise of the Ronin is slated for a release sometime in 2024.