Rise of the Ronin is an open world action adventure game developed by Team Ninja. It is a PlayStation 5 exclusive and one of the most anticipated games of the year. Rise of the Ronin will take players back to late-19th-century Japan, where different sects are vying for supremacy. In the game, players will get a chance to use different kinds of weapons to take down enemies. Rise of the Ronin also boasts fun mechanics, which make exploration much easier.

The multiple trailers released by the studio have given fans an idea of what to expect when the game is released. Naturally, there is a great deal of excitement around the game's release, and players can't wait to start their adventure in the latest game by Team Ninja. In this particular guide, players will learn about the release time of Rise of the Ronin, along with the preload size and time.

A split image of Sakamoto Ryoma from Like a Dragon Ishin!, the protagonist from Rise Of The Ronin, and Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima
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When Can I Start Playing Rise of the Ronin?

Rise of the Ronin Release Time

Since Rise of the Ronin is releasing exclusively on PlayStation 5, players can expect to start playing the game around midnight on March 22nd, 2024. Usually, multi-platform games have different release times, but Rise of the Ronin's exclusivity ensures that everyone starts playing at the same time. If the early reviews are anything to go by, then Rise of the Ronin is going to be another PlayStation hit. Players who pre-ordered the physical edition of the game will be able to start playing only after they receive their copy. However, if you have pre-ordered the game digitally, then you can preload Rise of the Ronin immediately.

Players can also check the time left before they start playing by turning on their PlayStation 5 and then selecting Rise of the Ronin. A countdown timer will appear, which will show the exact time before the game is available to play.

Players wondering about which edition to buy can check out the linked guide.

Rise of the Ronin Preload Time And Size

Rise of the Ronin preloads started on March 15, 2024. The time made sevnse as the game is expected to be 96GB in size, making it one of the biggest games on PlayStation 5. Naturally, it will take some time to download the game, so don't forget to boot up your console to ensure that Rise of the Ronin is fully downloaded and ready to play.

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Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 64%
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Released
March 22, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
PC Release Date
March 11, 2025
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Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Adventure, Open-World