After two successful collaborations for Nioh & Nioh 2, Koei Tecmo and Sony released Rise of the Ronin on 22 March 2024. However, it was exclusively made available to PlayStation 5 users at that time.
Finally, Koei Tecmo has revealed that Rise of Ronin is gearing up for a PC version scheduled to be released on March 10, 2025, featuring several PC-exclusive features. Here is everything you need to know about the Rise of the Ronin PC version.
Rise of Ronin PC version features
- High-Resolution Support: The game will support ultra-wide aspect ratios and resolutions up to 8K to support stunning visuals.
- High Frame Rate: You can enjoy smoother gameplay with 120 frames per second.
- Advanced Graphics Technologies: The PC version will support AMD FSR, NVIDIA DLSS, and Intel XeSS.
- Ray Tracing: The game will feature ray tracing capabilities essential for realistic lighting and shadow effects.
- Frame Generation: This feature will further improve performance by generating additional frames.
Plot and Gameplay
The game plot is set in 1863, when Japan faced many internal conflicts due to the Boshin War. The ruling government was weakening, and the Western powers pushed for change. As a ronin, you have to make tough decisions that could shift the fate of Japan. You will travel from place to place and engage in stealthy combats.
The combat system is one of the highlights of the game. It combines the elegance of samurai sword fighting with the chaos of using guns and other weapons.
You can switch between different fighting styles, like using a katana for close combat or a firearm for ranged attacks. Also, you’ll need to be strategic with your moves.
The game world is vast, where you can explore cities like Yokohama and Kyoto, along with the beautiful countryside.
Lastly, but importantly, the game offers a cooperative multiplayer mode, where you can team up with up to three other players.
Rise of Ronin PC: System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400/AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM, SSD required
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (VRAM 8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband
- Storage: 180 GB available space
Fulfilling these requirements, you can expect the game to run at 1080p and 30FPS in lower graphics settings.
Recommended Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K/AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (VRAM 12GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband
- Storage: 180 GB available space
On these specifications, you can easily expect 60 fps at 1080p.
Rise of Ronin is listed on Steam for pre-purchase at $49.99.