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Rise of the Ronin PC Performance and Lack of New Content Disappoints

Author : Brooklyn Mar 19,2025

Rise of the Ronin PC Performance and Lack of New Content Disappoints

Rise of the Ronin's PC port has arrived, but does it offer anything new? Let's explore the PC version's performance and content.

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Rise of the Ronin's PC Port: A PS5 Rehash?

Rise of the Ronin PC Performance and Lack of New Content Disappoints

Team NINJA's ambitious action RPG, Rise of the Ronin, finally makes its PC debut after a year-long wait. While performance patches have been released, there's been no news of DLC or additional content. So, what's in it for players who already experienced the PS5 release?

An Unoptimized Port, Lacking New Content

Rise of the Ronin PC Performance and Lack of New Content Disappoints

Unfortunately, the PC version of Rise of the Ronin offers no new content. The only benefit is adjustable graphics settings to tailor the experience to your hardware. Reports indicate optimization issues persist from the PS5 launch, requiring significant tweaking of settings for a playable experience.

Is Rise of the Ronin on PC Worth It?

Wait for a Sale: No New Content on the Horizon

Rise of the Ronin PC Performance and Lack of New Content Disappoints

Game8 awarded the original PS5 version an 80/100, praising its visuals, combat, and character creator. However, given the PC version's lack of new content, we recommend waiting for a sale if you're interested in a "samurai with guns" experience. With no announcements from Team NINJA or Koei Tecmo regarding DLC, further content seems unlikely.

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