Rise of the Ronin Outsells Nioh & Nioh 2, Says Koei Tecmo

Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is notably surpassing the sales of its predecessors Nioh and Nioh 2. This comes as a surprising development given the game's softer impact on the gaming community compared to the successes of the Nioh series. Despite releasing on the limited PS5 install base and facing competition from Dragon’s Dogma 2's release, Rise of the Ronin’s initial sales numbers have exceeded expectations, according to Koei Tecmo's latest earnings report.

The game, a co-development project between Koei Tecmo and Sony, was favorably received for its technological advancements over the Nioh series but faced criticism for its approach to open-world design and its combat system, which failed to resonate as strongly with Nioh fans. In contrast to Dragon’s Dogma 2, which also experienced a quick decline post-launch, Rise of the Ronin didn't make the splash many expected on release day. Koei Tecmo's financial year included higher net and ordinary profit, albeit with lower sales and revenue from new console games in the West. However, this was offset by better-performing mobile games in Japan.

Yes, despite a quieter launch, Rise of the Ronin's initial sales are reporting to surpass both Nioh and Nioh 2.

Rise of the Ronin is an open-world action RPG developed by Team Ninja, known for their work on the Dead or Alive series and the Ninja Gaiden series. The game seeks to distinguish itself with a unique setting and storytelling approach, aiming to deliver an expansive experience in feudal Japan. Team Ninja's lineage in crafting hard-hitting combat systems is evident, although Rise of the Ronin ventures into new territory with its open-world structure, contrasting the more level-based design of the Nioh games.