Rise of the Ronin PC Update 1.09.02 Patch Notes (ROTR 1.09.02)

Rise of the Ronin update 1.09.02 is available to download on PC. According to Rise of the Ronin 1.09.02 patch notes, the latest update introduces a Graphics Mode option, improves performance, and adds a backup save data location for added security. Several loading, crash, and stuttering issues. Apart from this, Rise of the Ronin patch 1.09.02 also resolves automatic camera restoration for affected save files.

Rise of the Ronin 1.09.02 Patch Notes – March 25, 2025

System Updates & Bug Fixes

Summary of Key Changes

• New Graphics Mode Option: Choose between “Prioritize Graphics” or “Prioritize FPS” for better performance.

• Optimized Graphics Performance: Adjustments made to reduce frame rate drops.

• Additional Backup Save Data Location: Ensures save data protection and recovery.

• Camera Repair for Save Data Issues: Automatically restores missing camera settings.

• Multiple Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: Fixes for crashes, loading issues, and stuttering.

System Updates and Adjustments

Graphics Settings

• Added “Graphics Mode” Option

  • Select between “Prioritize Graphics” and “Prioritize FPS” for optimized gameplay.

  • “Prioritize FPS” dynamically adjusts graphics settings to maintain smooth performance.

• Graphics Performance Adjustments

  • Optimized settings that caused frame rate drops to improve overall stability.

Save Data Enhancements

• New Backup Save Data Location Added

  • Primary Save Location:

    • \Users\"username"\Documents\KoeiTecmo\Ronin\Savedata\(Steam Account ID)

    • Manual Saves: Stored in SAVEDATA** folders (00-49).

    • Auto Saves: Stored in SAVEDATAAUTO folder.

  • Backup Save Location:

    • \Users\"username"\AppData\Local\KoeiTecmo\Ronin\Savedata\(Steam Account ID)

    • Contains a BACKUP.BIN file for recovery.

  • Restoring Save Data:

    • Rename BACKUP.BIN to SAVEDATA.BIN and replace it in the primary save location.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

General Fixes

• Camera Repair for Save Data Issues

  • Missing camera settings in save data will be automatically restored upon loading.

• Loading Issues Resolved

  • Fixed rare cases where loading continued indefinitely during menu access or cutscenes.

• Controller Crash Fix

  • Resolved an issue where DualSense controller vibration caused crashes.

• Texture & Graphics Improvements

  • Fixed blurred background textures in specific stages.

  • Reduced stuttering issues in certain areas.

• Performance & Stability Improvements

  • Fixed performance drops in specific cutscenes.

  • Addressed multiple game crashes and other minor bugs.

Recently, the ROTR update 1.006 adds minor tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, players have been experiencing a number of bugs and issues. Today’s Rise of the Ronin patch 1.09.02 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free ROTR update 1.09.02 on PC.