{"id":9834,"date":"2025-03-06T21:42:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/game.intel.com\/?p=9834"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:10:41","slug":"rise-of-the-ronin-slices-a-path-to-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/game.intel.com\/at\/stories\/rise-of-the-ronin-slices-a-path-to-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise of the Ronin bahnt sich einen Weg zum PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blades out, warriors. Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em> is an open-world action RPG with solo and online co-op play, in which you take on the role of a nameless warrior slicing through Edo-period Japan. Initially released for PlayStation 5 in March 2024, the acclaimed game is heading to PC on March 10, 2025, with a bunch of sweet tune-ups. Intel Gaming Access went head-to-head with Fumihiko Yasuda, Development Producer \u00a0on Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em> and head of Team NINJA at Koei Tecmo Games, to get the full story on the PC version.<\/p>\n

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Battling enemies is a big part of the journey in Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em>, but there\u2019s also plenty of dramatic storytelling between bouts. The choices you make will have an impact on the unfolding story as you travel the land, although it\u2019s the sharp edges of hand-to-hand combat that frequently take center stage. The variety of weapons and battle styles let you bring your own flair to each encounter, whether fighting solo or with up to two other players in co-op. \u201cWe are dedicated to creating a satisfying action experience,\u201d says Yasuda. \u201cAdditionally, players can choose the difficulty level that suits them most, making it accessible for those who may not be as skilled in action games but want to enjoy the story and action.\u201d<\/p>\n

One intriguing facet of the storytelling in Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em> are the bonds you can form with characters in the world, including those drawn from the 19th century period in which the game is set. \u201cPlayers can deepen their connections with historical figures such as Ryoma Sakamoto and members of the Shinsengumi, regardless of the protagonist’s gender or ethnicity,\u201d Yasuda says. \u201cIn addition to combat and exploration, players can also enjoy romantic interactions with various characters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Team NINJA took the responsibility of prepping Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em> for PC very seriously, and players can expect a supercharged experience. \u201cWhen adapting to the PC version, we deemed it essential to fully utilize the capabilities of the latest graphics cards by implementing various super-resolution technologies, which required significant time and effort,\u201d says Yasuda. \u201cOne particular challenge was the frame generation technology, which had a clear impact even from the development team’s perspective. We made adjustments to ensure a comfortable gameplay experience by addressing issues such as UI inconsistencies and rendering artifacts. We believe this will contribute to a high-fps action experience for PC gamers.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth listing the PC-exclusive features of Der Aufstieg der Ronin<\/em>, which Yasuda groups under five main elements: graphics, performance, device\/screen compatibility, sound, and user interface\/controls.<\/p>\n