Fans of flashy combat rejoice; Team Ninja’s creation after Nioh 2 and Wu Long has arrived. Set in the 1800s,Rise of the Roninis a historical epic, with the developers choosing to focus on the twilight of the Tokugawa Shogunate instead of creating their own fantastical game world.

The nonfiction setting isn’t the only notable deviation from their previous games; this also marks the storied studio’s first foray into open-world design. Series like Ninja Gaiden have stuck to a linear format, largely to their benefit, but the extra content afforded with a map to explore means Rise of the Ronin has a lot of activities to fill your hours of playtime.

Combat in Rise of the Ronin

How Long Does It Take To Beat The Campaign?

Rise of the Ronin has a lot of content on offer, but the majority of it will be found in the various side quests and optional map markers littered across the world. The campaign itself is very respectful of your time, and if you are looking to mainline the story,your playthrough will last somewhere between 18 and 22 hours,according to How Long to Beat.

After finishing the narrative,you’ll be able to traverse the map and finish up any lingering missions you’d like to.

The map in Rise of the Ronin

Dabbling in the game’s various types of side content will increase your total playtime significantly, with dozens of hours being dedicated to developing bonds with characters, liberating villages from bandits, and constructing optimal character builds.

How Long Does A Complete Playthrough Take?

If you’re pursuing a 100 percent or platinum trophy playthrough, you’ll have to dedicate quite a bit of time to the game.Finishing everything in Rise of the Ronin can take you upwards of 70 hours, drastically outstripping the runtime of the campaign.

If you were disappointed with how fast you completed the story,Team Ninja’s open world still offers plenty of value for you to enjoy over a few weeks.