Rise of the Ronin takes fans through a sweeping story across its depiction of 1800s Edo Japan, encompassing the ending of a major era and leading into the country's integration into the modern Industrial Age and the world at large. Team Ninja's most recent release sees the studio branching out from its previous comfort zone, as Rise of the Ronin is more of a Soulslite versus the traditional design philosophies seen in Nioh and its other preceding games. Ronin is an entirely open-world RPG with player-choice-driven components alongside fascinating characters and a story that delves into the heart of the period's conflict.