Explore the top choices in Rise of the Ronin

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Hello everyone. This is Fumihiko Yasuda, Development Producer/Director from Team Ninja , the creator of Rise of the Ronin, an open-world action RPG set during the end of 19century Japan.

We are very pleased that so many players have been enjoying the game since its release on March 22, 2024. We have collected fun play data from all over the world. Here’s a sneak peek at choices players have made while playing Rise of the Ronin.

The event after the battle with Gonzo is the first time players are faced with making a decision. Either choice have their own benefits, why don’t you explore both options?

I thought that the choices at Mibu-dera Temple would be dominated by the pro-Shogunate faction, due to the activities of the Shinsengumi, but it seems that many players chose anti-Shogunate faction. At the beginning of the story, players meet many characters from the anti-Shogunate faction, including Ryoma Sakamoto, so I think many of them have progressed to the anti-Shogunate faction from there.

If you are curious to explore different outcomes, you can re-visit past missions through the Testament of the Soul available in the Longhouse. 

One of the important themes in this game is bonding. Strengthening a bond with a character will give you various benefits, such as acquiring new combat styles and opening new dialogue with characters, allowing you to get to know them on a deeper level.

Also, the Veiled Vow is a special relationship status that can only be built with certain characters. Some players may have formed a Veiled Vow with only one character, while others may have formed a Veiled Vow with multiple characters.

While the use of Countersparks can disrupt the opponent’s posture, it can also put you at a disadvantage if the timing is off. It acts as a double-edged sword, with both an advantage and a disadvantage. I’m sure many of you have used it in battles against powerful opponents. I was surprised to hear that more than 1.9 billion countersparks have been performed.