The launch of Rise of the Ronin, one of Team Ninja’s most ambitious titles, has generated mixed reactions among PC players following its recent arrival on Steam. This open-world action RPG, which has been acclaimed in its PlayStation 5 version, has faced a series of technical challenges that have led many to criticize its performance on Valve’s platform.
A game with a successful launch… that has plummeted
The most notable problems reported by users include stuttering, crashes, and a significant loss of saved games, which has made the gaming experience frustrating for those who were expecting a successful launch. In its first month on Steam, Rise of the Ronin reached a peak of only 12,700 simultaneous players, a figure that has drastically decreased, currently leaving only 856 concurrent users.
In the face of a wave of criticism, Team Ninja has issued a statement via social media apologizing for the inconveniences and committing to release a patch on April 10 aimed at addressing these issues. However, the details about which specific aspects will be addressed have not yet been revealed, leaving the community in suspense.
This setback is not new for Team Ninja; the developer has faced similar situations in the past with other titles like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Ninja Gaiden: The Master Collection, raising questions about their ability to optimize ports for PC. In this context, the upcoming patch is expected to alleviate some of the players’ concerns and improve the game’s situation on the platform.
