Aside from intense combat and an open world to be explored, Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin features a choice-driven narrative that places players right in the thick of things. As such, making certain choices will have a big impact on how specific events turn out and could result in different experiences for different players.

That essentially requires players who want to see it all to keep track of all their decisions and choose to go another way in the future. In lieu of replaying the game entirely, thankfully, the game has a built-in feature that will help cut down on the time required to witness everything. This guide will lead players on the path to unlocking chapter select via the Testament of the Soul in Rise of the Ronin.

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What is the Testament of the Soul in Rise of the Ronin?

The Testament of the Soul functions similarly to a chapter-select mechanic in other games. Upon interacting with it via the Longhouse or through the menus in the game, players will be able to view past events that have been experienced in the branching story of Rise of the Ronin.

They can then use the Testament of the Soul to return to previously visited areas, complete unfinished business, and explore the world again. Retrying missions and taking alternate story paths is not only a way to see new things, but they may also have an impact on the present, effectively changing the story based on the new choices and decisions made.

It is also a great way to level up your character by taking on missions of varying difficulties, with the rewards of new equipment and items added bonuses to keep players coming back for more. For missions that have room for co-op partners and allies alike, you can also experiment to see who brings the most benefits to the table.

Unlocking the Testament of the Soul in Rise of the Ronin

An important feature such as this will become available to all players, but that will only happen after the events of the first chapter in Yokohama are concluded. After shifting to the new city of Edo, the various characters involved will continue with their business, including sharing the Testament of the Soul with the player.

From now on, players can access the feature anytime they are back in the Longhouse and can fully use its functions to aid their journey through ancient Japan.

Rise of the Ronin

Platform(s)

PS5

Released

March 22, 2024

Developer(s)

Team Ninja

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment