KOEI TECMO Claims RONIN SALES Outpace NIOH 1 & 2

Rise of the Ronin is Team Ninja's latest release and despite a quieter debut compared to previous titles, it's reportedly outselling its predecessors, Nioh and Nioh 2. While critics have generally received the open-world action RPG favorably, the game didn't resonate as strongly with Team Ninja's long-standing fanbase, nor did it seem to fulfill expectations as an evolutionary step from the Nioh series. Nonetheless, its sales performance has been robust, exceeding that of the Nioh games. Koei Tecmo, who co-developed the project with publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment, attributes this success to initial sales figures that surpassed those of its previous titles. Despite competing with the launch of the highly anticipated Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin has maintained a steady sales trajectory. This contributes to an overall satisfactory fiscal year for Koei Tecmo, complemented by strong mobile game performance in Japan.

Yes, Rise of the Ronin is reportedly surpassing the sales of both Nioh and Nioh 2, according to Koei Tecmo's recent earnings report.

Rise of the Ronin is an action role-playing game by Team Ninja, known for their previous work on the Nioh series and their contribution to the Ninja Gaiden franchise. The gameplay style diverges from their traditional action-oriented, level-based systems and enters into the realm of open-world RPGs. While carrying the signature combat efficiency and challenging encounters expected from Team Ninja, Rise of the Ronin takes players through an Edo-period Japan, offering more exploration and storytelling components than its predecessors. The game launched as a PS5 exclusive, potentially leveraging the console's advanced hardware capabilities to deliver its expansive world and detailed aesthetics.