Rise of the Ronin won't release in South Korea by Sony, likely due to game director's comment on controversial historical figure Shōin Yoshida.

Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin has been confirmed to not release in South Korea by Sony Interactive Entertainment Korea. The decision was likely due to comments made by game director Fumihiko Yasuda in a behind-the-scenes video regarding 19th-century scholar Shōin Yoshida, who remains a contentious figure in Korea due to his advocacy for conquering the country to strengthen Japan.

February 13, 2024
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