Rise of the Ronin Countdown – Release Time & Date!

If you’re excited about Rise of the Ronin’s release, you will probably be wondering what date and time the game will be released! If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got a Rise of the Ronin countdown that will tick down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until you can start playing!

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Rise of the Ronin PlayStation Release Time Countdown and Date

If you’re waiting for Rise of the Ronin to be released on PlayStation 5, you will likely find that the game will become available at midnight local time on March 22nd, 2024. If you’re not sure how long that will be, we’ve included a regional countdown below.

Can You Play Rise of the Ronin Early?

Currently, Rise of the Ronin does not offer official early access. Even though there is a Digital Deluxe Edition, it does not give you early access to the game. You have to wait for the official launch date of March 22nd, 2024.

Will the New Zealand Trick work with Rise of the Ronin?

Yes, the New Zealand Trick will work with Rise of the Ronin since the title is a midnight local time release. This means that if you purchase the game on a New Zealand PS account, you’ll be able to play it before your own local time.

What is Rise of the Ronin?

Here is the official description of Rise of the Ronin from the PlayStation store page:

Japan, 1863.
After three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s oppressive rule, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation’s borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands.

Shape a dynamic story
As a masterless warrior – a Ronin, your destiny is your own. See the story unfold in different ways depending on the choices you make and the characters you ally with along the way. Face critical mission decisions – like whether to assassinate or protect key figures, and shape the course of history through a rich multi-choice system.

Engage in deep accessible combat
From the veteran developers of Nioh and Ninja Gaiden – Rise of the Ronin offers deeply engaging yet accessible combat, with layers of complexity suitable for any playstyle. Face your foes with a selection of close-quarters weaponry or engage from afar with authentic period firearms.

Explore a historically-inspired world
The “Bakumatsu” period heralds the end of the Shogunate as a new era begins and East and West collide. Experience this cultural revolution across an open world where you’ll meet the key figures who’ll shape the course of history, and the ordinary citizens seeking a guiding light in the darkness.

Immerse yourself in 19th-century Japan with PlayStation®5 console features.
Feel the impact of combat with haptic feedback through the DualSense™ wireless controller.
Experience the click of your matchlock rifle’s trigger and more through the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers.
Hear the world around you – from the bustle of the capital’s streets to the tranquil sounds of the countryside with 3D spatial audio.*
Get straight to the heart of the action with the PlayStation®5 console’s lightning-fast load times.
Explore a beautifully-rendered recreation of 19th-century Japan in stunning detail.
*3D Audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones.