Is Rise of the Ronin multiplayer? Co-op mode explained

Is Rise of the Ronin multiplayer? Co-op mode explained
Images via Team Ninja

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Ben Williams

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15th Mar 2024 15:26

With Rise of the Ronin made by the developer of the Nioh games, Team Ninja, it's easy to wonder whether multiplayer modes will be made available in this samurai adventure as well. 

Thankfully, fans both old and new hoping to play with friends will like the answer in this guide. 

Is Rise of the Ronin multiplayer?

Thankfully, yes, Rise of the Ronin has an online co-op multiplayer mode along with just going at it in single-player, as confirmed in the game's FAQ section on its PlayStation website page

Whilst Rise of the Ronin's co-op mode will allow you to play through the game's story missions with up to three players, there's won't be any PVP combat - meaning you won't be able to cross swords against your friends.

Do you need PS+ for Rise of the Ronin multiplayer?

Yes, a PlayStation Plus subscription is required for Rise of the Ronin's co-op multiplayer mode.

Whilst you can still enjoy the game without an active PS+ membership, you will need one to jump into Rise of the Ronin missions with your fellow samurai online. 

Key art for Rise of the Ronin, which has online co-op multiplayer
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It may be disappointing for those without a subscription who are hoping to play with others to make tough missions easier, but when launch comes, you could always lower the difficulty settings to make gameplay a bit more manageable. 

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For more on the game, check out Rise of the Ronin's pre-order bonuses and Deluxe Edition, its download size, and my early impressions preview to find out how good the opening chapters are.

Otherwise, head into our Rise of the Ronin homepage for extra essentials and updates.

Ben Williams
About the author
Ben Williams
Ben is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. Alongside his BA (Hons) in Business Management is a wealth of gaming and entertainment writing experience, having previously occupied roles as a Copywriter in e-commerce at Overclockers and Guides & SEO Writer at GameByte and FragHero. When not whipping up guides and reviews, Ben’ll be off playing the latest Pokemon games, Overwatch 2, Spider-Man, The Witcher, and Final Fantasy - all before reading manga and listening to Ice Nine Kills.
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