How to play co-op multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin

Multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin allows you to replay and complete certain parts of the game, in addition to playing through several co-op-only missions. Progressing through these missions with your friends can be a fun and rewarding experience while simultaneously allowing you to clear the more difficult sections with relative ease. The game also allows for using multiple AI-controlled party members instead, who are quite proficient.

A breakdown of the steps required to play multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin can be found below, along with its potential benefits.

Multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin is unlocked a few hours into the campaign once you meet Sakamoto Ryoma. Ryoma will shortly introduce you to the Longhouse, a small place to call home. Within the Longhouse, you can access the “Cooperate” menu that allows for multiplayer missions:

Unfortunately, multiplayer is only accessible in select game missions and not in the open world at the time of writing this article. Furthermore, you can only form a party of up to three members (including yourself) for these missions.

The missions refer to both multiplayer-specific quests and certain campaigns.

For the most part, Rise of the Ronin’s multiplayer mode is worth a try. In addition to being able to play with friends or random teammates, it also makes certain campaign missions a lot easier to deal with.

Trying these missions solo is not recommended, but players can choose to use AI-controlled companions instead.

Rise of the Ronin is an action-adventure game by developer Team Ninja, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, being released exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on March 22, 2024. The game takes place in the Bakumatsu era of Japan, with a heavy emphasis on storytelling