Koei Tecmo has revealed that Rise of the Ronin has gotten off to a solid start, with sales of the Team NINJA-developed PS5 already eclipsing the Nioh franchise.
Speaking in its latest financial report, the publisher revealed that “sales are surpassing the Nioh series” and noted that it has “high valuation by players.” No sales figures were divulged during the report, but clearly Rise of the Ronin is performing well just over a month since launch.
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Rise of the Ronin takes place during the mid-19th century during the the final portion of the Edo period, known as Bakumatsu. The events of the game depict the lead to the Bosnian war between the Tokugawa Shogunate and anti-shogunate factions, following the Blade Twin and their involvement in the Veiled Edge resistance group. The player is able to select the gender of their character and explore cities include Yokohama, Kyoto, and Edo.
You can read our full Rise of the Ronin review here.
[Source – Koei Tecmo Financial Report]