Ninja Gaiden series is back. Koei Tecmo announced Ninja Gaiden 4 during the Xbox Developer Direct , confirming its release for the fall of 2025. Team Ninja is developing the game, maintaining the essence of the franchise, while Platinum Games collaborates with its expertise in titles such as Bayonetta and Nier: Automata .
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The new adventure takes place years after Ninja Gaiden 3 and features a brand new protagonist, Yakumo, a ninja master with impressive skills. However, fans of the franchise can rest assured: Ryu Hayabusa takes on a playable role at various points in the campaign.
Fast-paced gameplay and new mechanics in Ninja Gaiden 4
Among the new features of Ninja Gaiden 4 , highlights include high-speed movement elements such as rail sections and the use of a tentacle-like appendage for agile movement. In addition, the trailer revealed stylized combat, cinematic assassinations, and a character design reminiscent of Bayonetta .
The gameplay promises to maintain the adrenaline characteristic of the series, with acrobatics, quick strikes, and intense action sequences. Thus, the blend of Team Ninja's experience with Platinum Games suggests a refined and fluid combat system, combining the best of both studios.
Release date and confirmed platforms
Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released for Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 5 , and PC . Within the Xbox ecosystem, the game will be available on Game Pass from day one and will feature Play Anywhere support, allowing players to play on both console and PC with shared progression. In addition to the new title announcement, Koei Tecmo also revealed a remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 , called Ninja Gaiden 2 Black , which is already available on Xbox and Game Pass.