Key Details of
Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja Gaiden 4 – Key Details at a Glance
Release Date
- October 21, 2025 (Worldwide)
Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- PC (Windows)
Developers & Publisher
- Developed by: Team Ninja × PlatinumGames
- Published by: Xbox Game Studios
New Protagonist
- Yakumo – Wields “Bloodraven Form,” a blood-manipulation combat style.
Returning Hero
- Ryu Hayabusa – Playable with classic moves (Izuna Drop, Flying Swallow).
Setting
- Near-future Tokyo (Cyberpunk-inspired, rain-drenched, Underworld-infested).
Story
- Direct sequel to Ninja Gaiden 3 (2012).
- Dark Dragon returns, causing chaos in Tokyo.
Gameplay Highlights
- Dual protagonists (Yakumo’s blood weapons vs. Ryu’s traditional ninjutsu).
- High-speed, precision-based combat (signature difficulty intact).
- Themes of adversity and survival.
Why It Matters
- First mainline Ninja Gaiden in 13 years.
- Fusion of Team Ninja’s depth + PlatinumGames’ fluid action.
ISO/ROM/Pre-Order File Download – PC/Play Station/ Nintendo Switch
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2627260/NINJA_GAIDEN_4/
- https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/ninja-gaiden-4
- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ninja-gaiden-4/
- https://ninjagaidenblack.com/ninja-gaiden-4
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Developer Description
Development Team
- Lead Developer: Team Ninja (Nioh, Wo Long, Dead or Alive)
- Known for deep combat systems and punishing difficulty.
- Fumihiko Yasuda (Director of Nioh) reportedly involved.
- Co-Developer: PlatinumGames (Bayonetta, Metal Gear Rising, Vanquish)
- Brings signature fast-paced, stylish action combat.
- Hideki Kamiya (founder) may serve as creative consultant.
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios (Microsoft)
- First major Ninja Gaidenunder Xbox’s ownership since acquisition.
Development Insights
- Collaboration Style: Team Ninja handles core combat & level design, while PlatinumGames polishes animation fluidity & boss encounters.
- Engine: Likely using Team Ninja’s in-house engine (same as Wo Long).
- Design Philosophy: “Accessible but deep” – retains hardcore DNA while easing newcomers in via Yakumo’s playstyle.
Development Timeline
- Early Concepts: Began in 2022 after Wo Long’s completion.
- Official Announcement: June 2024 (Xbox Showcase).
- Why the Long Gap? Team Ninja focused on Nioh/Wo Long; PlatinumGames was tied to Project G.G.
Why This Team-Up Excites Fans
- Team Ninja’s mastery of weapon-based combat + Platinum’s flair for over-the-top action = Potential GOAT contender.
- First collaboration since Metroid: Other M(2010) – but hopefully smoother!