{"id":607858,"date":"2024-02-08T19:11:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/rise-of-the-ronin-developer-diary-chapter-one-the-beginning\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T19:11:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:11:13","slug":"rise-of-the-ronin-developer-diary-chapter-one-the-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rise-of-the-ronin-developer-diary-chapter-one-the-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"#\r\n Rise of the Ronin developer diary \u2018Chapter One: The Beginning\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Additionally, a PlayStation Blog post<\/a> details the game<\/a>\u2019s recreation of late 1800s Japan, traversal methods, fast travel<\/a>, and more:<\/p>\n

\u25a0 The Resurrection of Three Major Cities of the Edo Era in Team NINJA\u2019s Open-world<\/strong><\/p>\n

The story takes place in Bakumatsu, Japan, a period of great change triggered by the arrival of the Black Ships. In this era of mayhem, the story first unfolds in Yokohama, then in Edo (today\u2019s Tokyo), and finally in Kyoto. These three major cities are each built as an open world where the non-homogeneous mixture of newly introduced Western culture and traditional Japanese beauty is dramatically depicted in detailed quality with new-generation graphics technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yokohama<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first major city the anti-Shogunate protagonist visits is Yokohama. In the Kannai area of Yokohama, where the East meets the West, you\u2019ll explore Yokohama\u2019s landmarks, such as the U.S. Consulate, Chinatown, the Yokohama State Guest House, the lighthouse, and even brothels. As you travel the outskirts of Yokohama, you\u2019ll find yourself in a series<\/a> of inn-towns along the Tokaido Road, the most important route of the era in Japan, linking Kyoto, the imperial capital, with Edo, the seat of the Tokugawa Shogunate.<\/p>\n

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Kannai \u2013 Yamashita<\/strong><\/p>\n

An area overlooking the ocean in southeast Kannai, while Yamate designates the bluff and upper town, Yamashita designates the lower town. In accordance with provisions set out in the US-Japan trade treaty, it is the site of the Foreign Settlement, where soldiers from various nations are stationed. Yamashita Park, one of the popular tourist spots today, was built with reclaimed rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and formally opened in 1930.<\/p>\n

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\u2014Photo of Yamashita today: Yamashita Park, now a tourist attraction, was created by reclaiming rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake and opened in 1930.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kannai \u2013 Motomachi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An area in southeast Kannai that saw a significant population boom after the port of Yokohama opened to foreign trade. Visitors to the area\u2019s Chinatown would find various trinkets for sale and unique architecture characteristic of Chinese culture, such as the grand Kanteibyo Temple, a colorful temple dedicated to the ancient Chinese hero, Guan Yu. The current Kanteibyo Temple is the fourth rebuild of the temple, after being devastated and destroyed several times by unforeseen events, like the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and World War II, and remains to serve as the heart of Yokohama Chinatown.<\/p>\n

\u2014Photo of Motomachi today: The Guan Ti Mausoleum, the symbol of Chinatown, was lost several times due to the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, and its modern form is the fourth generation.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Edo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Edo is a megacity that serves as the base of the Edo Shogunate. The Kojimachi district is where the samurai residence surrounds and protects Edo Castle. You can also roam around the townsmen district of Asakusa to find Sensoji Temple and Azuma Bridge; the Nihonbashi district to check out its famous Nihonbashi Bridge and rows of merchant houses, and other cultural districts\u2014like the Senzoku district\u2014to feel the bustling energy of the Yoshihara brothels.<\/p>\n

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Asakusa<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The heart of the city\u2019s unique shitamachi culture, home to landmarks such as Azuma Bridge and Sensoji Temple, has often been the subject of celebrated woodblock paintings. The area\u2019s bustling energy remains unchanged today, making it one of Japan\u2019s most popular tourist attractions.<\/p>\n

\u2014Photo of Asakusa today: Asakusa remains as bustling as ever and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nihonbashi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The bridge to which it owes its name was built in 1603, marking the starting point of five major roads. For this reason, it drew large crowds, contributing greatly to the popular culture of Edo. It has been the subject of countless artworks, perhaps most notably The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, a series of woodblock prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige. The bridge, Nihonbashi, can be found today, still serving as the starting point of Japan\u2019s road network.<\/p>\n

Kyoto<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For 1,000 years, Kyoto served as the political and cultural heart of Japan\u2019s capital. The Gosho District is located in the north of Kyoto, where a rebellion against the Tokugawa shogunate called the Kinmon Incident erupted. To the west is the Horikawa district, where orderly structured streets stretch alongside Nijo Castle, and the Mibu district, where the Roshigumi\u2019s headquarters, Mibudera Temple, is located. To the east is the Gion District, where teahouses and stores are housed, and the Higashiyama District, where Kiyomizu-dera Temple and other well-known sites take their presence. However, you\u2019ll also notice that some areas of the imperial city have lost their former glory to the turmoil arising from the Bakumatsu and have become neglected and abandoned. <\/p>\n

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Gosho<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A tract of land comprising the emperor\u2019s palace and the manors of the most esteemed aristocratic families. Aside from personal living and sleeping apartments, the emperor\u2019s palace also contained lavish gardens and buildings dedicated to religious rites and learning. Occasionally ravaged by fires and subsequently rebuilt by the twilight years of the shogunate, it had been in continuous use for over five hundred years. Most of the structures that remain in present-day were rebuilt in 1855, preserving the original form of the Imperial Palace today.<\/p>\n

Mibu<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An area located south of Nijo Castle and northwest of Nishi Honganji Temple. In the center stands Mibu Temple, which belongs to Buddhists of the Risshu sect. The name Mibu dates back hundreds of years, to when it was spelled with different characters, meaning wetlands. Mibudera Temple was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi members. Today, a bronze statue of Commander Kondo Isami and a tower enshrining some of his hair stand within the temple precincts and a grave site for the regimental soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u2014Photo of Mibu today: Mibu-dera was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi troopers, and today there is a bust of Isami Kondo, the chief of the Shinsengumi, in addition to the graves of the troopers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Traverse as You Please With a Grapp<\/a>ling Rope, Horse, or Glider<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from running through cities and their surroundings and swimming through rivers and oceans, you can explore the vast open world of Bakumatsu Japan by utilizing grappling rope to move vertically or by horse and glider for a thrilling traversal.<\/p>\n

Grappling Rope<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can quickly ascend and traverse when you throw the grappling rope at a latching point. It allows you to move to higher ground and can also be used in combat to grab foes during battle scenes. <\/p>\n

Horses<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can call a horse when you blow into the Horse Calling Whistle. You\u2019ll travel much faster and more efficiently to your faraway destination than running. As the game progresses, you\u2019ll gain access to additional riding equipment and a more comprehensive range of higher-performance horses.<\/p>\n

Gliders<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After acquiring the glider, you can deploy it as you fall from a high point to glide through the air. You can fly a long distance by keeping it at a certain angle. The glider also comes in handy when infiltrating an enemy\u2019s territory from a high altitude without getting noticed.<\/p>\n

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The glider\u2019s design was based on Ikkansai Kunitomo\u2019s blueprint of Abikiru. Kunitomo is an inventor and gunsmith of the late Edo period best known for having built Japan\u2019s first reflecting telescope. His invention of Abikiru is also believed to be the oldest airplane blueprint in Japan.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Fast Travel between Hidden Sword Banners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fast travel points, or Hidden Sword Banners, are scattered worldwide, allowing you to instantly travel from one Hidden Sword Banner to another unlocked banner. Not only will banners allow you to replenish consumable items by contact, but you can also update your party members and equipment during a mission. It also serves as a gateway for other players to jump in for online multiplayer.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Encounters and Discoveries That Await the Ronin on His Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you traverse the vast world, you will meet locals to take on different events and collect loot from challenging activities.<\/p>\n

Somo Missions With Locals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Somo describes those who are not samurai, including those who have abandoned their social<\/a> status as samurai and become wealthy farmers, wealthy merchants, and local merchants. During Somo missions, you will be given special tasks by those locals if you have specific items in possession or foster a certain level of relationship with them.<\/p>\n

Preordained Fate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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During play, you\u2019ll encounter random in-game events called Preordained Fate. Depending on where or when it occurs in the game, you may not experience the same event twice. <\/p>\n

Public Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defeating rogues improves the security of the bad areas. As you improve public safety, you will establish extended connections within the locale and its people.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As you go deeper into the story, you\u2019ll unlock various activities in different locations and have a chance to collect rewards according to how well you perform in these activities. In training, you can visit dojos in various regions and battle with characters that you\u2019ve encountered previously. Other activities include Yabusame (horseback archery), Artillery Training, and Cat Collecting, in which you will have to find cats hiding in unexpected places.<\/p>\n

Obstacle Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

In each area, some places cannot be reached by the standard method of traverse. You\u2019ll need to skillfully use your grappling rope or gliding device to reach the finish line, where you\u2019ll find a special reward for the activity, like a treasure chest, a shrine, or a cat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Watch the developer diary below.<\/p>\n

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