Three years into the current generation ofPlayStationandXboxconsoles, a clear path when it comes to exclusives is more important to each platform than ever before. The first few months of 2024 forPS5owners have been busier than expected on the exclusives front with a handful of big games launching on the latest PlayStation console - and nothing else - during the first quarter.The Last Of Us Part 2 Remasteredin January,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirtha month later, andHelldivers 2nestled neatly between the two.
Joining them on March 22 isRise of the Ronin. Its Game Awards trailer, which you can check out below, revealed more details about the game’s setting and the characters you will become and meet. Set in late 19th century Japan, players will guide Ronin - samurai without masters - and the decisions they make will determine the path they take.
Anyone interested in securing a copy of Rise of the Ronin early, or picking it up at or after launch for that matter, will have two editions of the game to choose from. Either the Standard Edition which costs $70, or $10 extra for the Digital Deluxe Edition. No physical goodies for paying the extra, but plenty of in-game stuff to aid you on your journey, particularly when first setting out. Everything extra you get with the Digital Deluxe Edition can be found below.
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The Standard Edition of the game doesn’t include any added extras, but you will get the pre-order bonuses listed below if you secure your copy before Jun 05, 2025.
Additional Content
Whether you pre-order the Standard Edition above or the Digital Deluxe Edition below, you’ll get a bonus for committing to the game before it launches. Again, nothing physical, but in-game stuff that will put you a step ahead of anyone who waits until release day to buy the game. Iga Ninja’s Katana and armor set and four combat styles are unavailable to those who didn’t pre-order at the start of the game.
The Digital Deluxe Edition of Rise of the Ronin comes with a few in-game extras. A staff, swords, and everything else listed in the table below.
Pre-orders for both editions of Rise of the Ronin are now live at various storefronts through the links in the boxes above. The game will be released on July 11, 2025, so if you want those pre-order bonuses, you will need to commit to your copy before then. If you don’t have a PS5 so can’t play Rise of the Ronin, there will be other options.Princess Peach ShowtimeandDragon’s Dogma 2are launching on the same day.
FAQ
What Time Will Rise Of The Ronin Be Released?
Rise of the Ronin will be released at midnight local time on June 13, 2025, meaning those who have pre-ordered a digital copy will be able to start playing as soon as the clock strikes 12 wherever they are in the world on release day.
Will Rise Of The Ronin Be On PS Plus?
No, Rise of the Ronin will not be on PS Plus, but you will need the service if you want to play its online co-op with others.
Is Rise Of The Ronin Like Ghost Of Tsushima?
The experiences will likely be very different, but there will of course be similarities between two PlayStation exclusives since they share a similar subject matter.
