Team Ninja rolled out the latest patch for Rise of the Ronin, designated as Patch 1.09.0.2, on March 25th. This update introduces a major new feature—an option to choose between “Prioritize Graphics” and “Prioritize FPS”—alongside a range of optimizations aimed at improving gameplay stability and performance.
The newly added “Graphics Mode” allows players more control over their gaming experience. By selecting “Prioritize FPS,” users can expect the game to automatically modify graphics settings if performance dips, which is particularly useful during intense gameplay moments.
This patch also includes various optimization adjustments intended to alleviate frame rate drops caused by demanding graphics settings, promising smoother performance overall. Several bugs have been addressed, including improvements to loading times during cutscenes and fixes for crashes previously experienced under certain conditions.
However, some players may find it disappointing that there’s no mention of a fix for flickering issues reported on QLED/OLED monitors. As always, Steam will download this patch automatically upon your next client launch. Below are the complete details from the changelog.
Rise of the Ronin March 25th Patch Notes
System Updates and Adjustments
・Added option “Graphics Mode”
This setting allows you to choose between “Prioritize Graphics” and “Prioritize FPS”, for graphic settings in the game.
When will “Prioritize FPS,” the game will automatically adjust graphics settings to maintain performance if the game falls to slow-motion.
・Adjusted Graphics Settings Performance
Adjustments have been made to optimize settings that were particularly demanding on performance, which were the main causes of frame rate drops.
・Added an additional location for backup save data
In case of any save data related issues, we have created another back up location for save data.
Save Data Location
DocumentsKoeiTecmoRoninSavedata(Steam Account ID)
Each data will be saved in the following location:
Manual Save: “SAVEDATA**” folder (** represets numbers 00~49)
Auto Save: “SAVEDATAAUTO” folder
Back Up Save Data Location
Users”username”AppDataLocalKoeiTecmoRoninSavedata(Steam Account ID)
A folder will be made for both manual and auto saves, and within them will be a file named BACKUP.BIN
Rename the BACKUP.BIN file of the save data you wish to recover, to SAVEDATA.BIN
Replace the SAVEDATA.BIN file in the Save Data Location with the file you have just renamed.
Bug fixes
・Added a repair process to reapply the “Camera” for save data that has encountered an issue with missing the “Camera”.
Once the new patch update is applied, the Camera will be reapplied upon starting gameplay or when you return to the Longhouse.
・Fixed an issue where on rare occasions loading will continue indefinitely when using the menu or when starting cut scenes.
・Fixed an issue where loading will continue indefinitely under specific circumstances
・Fixed an issue where when using the DualSense controller, the game would crash on controller vibration, on rare occasions.
・Fixed an issue where in certain stages and circumstances, the textures of background would look blurred.
・Improved stuttering issues on specific stages and circumstances
・Fixed an issue where performance load increased during specific cut scenes
・Fixed an issue where crashes would occur
・Fixed other minor bugs.
