Way of The Samurai 4 takes place in mid- 19th century Japan. The Japanese feudal government has kept Japan isolated from the out side world for hundreds of years in order to avoid any foreign trade and cultural influence. Now, for the first time in centuries, Japan has opened its borders to the world beyond. This new cultural landscape has created countless opportunities for the ambitious, and players are thrown into this world as a masterless samurai looking to make a name for himself.