"We are staying true to the challenge and deep action that defines the Ninja Gaiden series while incorporating the speed an dynamic expression of PlatinumGames."
Over a decade after Ninja Gaiden 3, which released in 2012, Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming this year as a collaboration between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, the latter of which is known for over-the-top action games including Bayonetta and Nier: Automata. It’s being published by Xbox Game Studios, so you can expect it on Game Pass, but the PC version will also release on Steam.
“We are staying true to the challenge and deep action that defines the Ninja Gaiden series while incorporating the speed an dynamic expression of PlatinumGames,” said Ninja Gaiden 4 producer and director Yuji Nakao in a video shown at Thursday’s Xbox Developer Direct.
Ninja Gaiden 4 will star a new ninja, the young Yakumo, but previous protagonist Ryu Hayabusa will play a “pivotal role” as his rival.
The flashy action game is set in a sopping wet Tokyo that’s been cursed by the Dark Dragon, who you can probably guess is Ninja Gaiden 4’s antagonist. “We are preserving the dark, hardcore atmosphere of the series,” said Yudai Abe, level design and environment lead at PlatinumGames. “With curses and chaotic landscapes, the world evokes a heightened sense of danger at every turn.”
Ninja Gaiden 4 is set to release fall 2025. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remake of Ninja Gaiden 2, also surprise released today. Microsoft is calling this “the Year of the Ninja.” I’m not sure a couple Ninja Gaiden’s is enough to make the whole year ninja-themed, but I suppose we are getting a playable ninja in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, too. You know, why am I complaining? I’m perfectly happy for it to be the year of the ninja.
You can read more about Ninja Gaiden 4 on the Xbox blog.
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