Announced during a PlayStation showcase back in 2022, Rise of the Ronin is a brand-new action RPG from Team Ninja and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s looking pretty good. Set in 19th-century Japan, you’ll play as a wandering ronin navigating his way through the final moments of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
We got another preview of Rise of the Ronin during a State Of Play showcase last month, and it looks like the game is playing towards Team Ninja’s strengths with some very slick swordplay and action sequences. The studio behind the modern Ninja Gaiden and Nioh series certainly knows its way around samurai and ninja-heavy action games. Hopefully, that experience will be the extra edge that will help Rise of the Ronin stand out in what is now a somewhat crowded genre of samurai games.
We’ve seen a few preview reactions crop up, and the vibe seems to be that the game’s identity exists somewhere in between Ghost of Tsushima and Nioh. At the very least, it seems to be a paradise for people who love cats.
Rise of the Ronin is due out on March 22, which is shaping up to be a big day for new game releases. Here’s where you can nab a cheap preorder before then.
Where can you get Rise of the Ronin for cheap in Australia?
Rise of the Ronin is a PS5 exclusive and a full-price copy will set you back $124.95. If you’re after the cheapest copy of Rise of the Ronin, Amazon Australia, Big W and JB Hi-Fi list the game for $109. Amazon has the added perk of free shipping.
You can pick the game up for $49 through EB Games, but you’ll need to trade in two select PS5, Switch or Xbox Series X games.
Regardless of where you preorder Rise of the Ronin from, you’ll get four combat styles, along with the Iga Ninja’s katana and armour set as bonus unlocks.
The game also has a deluxe edition, but it’s only available digitally. Here’s what you get in the pack:
- Iga Ninja’s Staff
- Toyokuni Paired Swords
- Bando Warrior Armour set
- Japanese Formal Wear set
- Digital art book
- Digital soundtrack
Here’s where you can preorder a cheap copy of Rise of the Ronin in Australia:
- Amazon Australia: $109 + free shipping
- Big W: $109
- JB Hi-Fi: $109
- The Gamesmen: $109.95
- Gorilla Gaming: $119
- Mighty Ape: $119
- EB Games: $124.95
- PlayStation Store: $124.95 (Standard) | $139.95 (Deluxe)
Rise of the Ronin will be released in Australia on March 22, exclusively on the PS5.
Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment/Kotaku Australia
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