On paper, Xbox Game Pass is in the midst of a hot streak. It just added a double fine the protector and Ninja Gaiden 4with Moonlighter 2 and The outside world 2 October out (with plenty of other options). November will also be added Call of Duty: Black Ops 7One of the biggest franchises in the world, along with other sports. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate remains arguably one of the best values in gaming, but that sentiment has recently shifted from being universally accepted to being personally applicable. For example, Ninja Gaiden 4 Fans may wonder if this one game alone justifies the continued cost of the Xbox Game Pass.
In early October, Xbox Game Pass prices went up across the board. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, its most comprehensive tier, has increased from $19.99 to $29.99, with the new price effective immediately for new members and November 4 for existing members. This price increase is accompanied by the addition of Ubisoft+ titles and Fortnite Crew benefits (from November 18). That's great for that Fortnite Players, because it effectively combines the two, but there are undoubtedly fans who are curious if it is worth it if they are not in these benefits. As in many situations, for Ninja Gaiden Fans, can it be difficult?
Ninja Gaiden 4 lands strong on Xbox Game Pass, but…
I beat Ninja Gaiden 4And as I played through it, I tried to think about it from an Xbox Game Pass customer perspective (which I am, but I played it quickly). I say this for complete transparency as I ramble on about its cost. Ninja Gaiden 4 It's pretty much what you'd expect, so I don't think it lowers any expectations in itself. It's a fun hack-and-slash style action game that excels at power fantasy without sacrificing challenge. It's a challenge that rewards players with moment-to-moment gameplay because, more than once, finishers and gore popped out of me.
Trust me, I really don't pop that easily for anything. Beyond the core combat, the story is good. I don't think it's the greatest story in the world, so if that's what you're looking for, then you've played this story before in video games: complete objectives, complete a short set of objectives, kill the final boss. That's your setup. I like Yakumo a lot, but I can see the players split into newbies Ninja Gaiden 4 hero He's very different from Ryu, whose role in the story is mostly fun, but his playable segments (confirmed before release) screamed at me more than anything else. You'll see why when/if you play; It's pretty obvious why those sections are my least favorite. All these said: Yes Ninja Gaiden 4 Is it worth keeping your Xbox Game Pass subscription?
Xbox Game Pass mid-October and November game list
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The Guardian – October 17
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Ninja Gaiden 4 – October 21st
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Bounty Star – October 23rd
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Moonlighter 2 – October 23
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The Outer Worlds 2 – October 29
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Terminal Brigade – October 31st
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Football Manager 26 – November 4
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Whiskerwood – November 6th
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Winter Burrow – November 12th
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – November 14
That's all to say Ninja Gaiden 4 A very good game, worth the one-off asking price just to buy it. In other words, if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, you're basically paying half price to access this game, others, and features. Based on what I've played, I think the Xbox Game Pass subscription is worth the cost if you want it Ninja Gaiden And looking forward to any of the games/perks above, especially asking if it's worth keeping the subscription. If you are not intrigued by the list above it becomes unclear. I think, if you are a super Ninja Gaiden Fans, then yes, it's worth it – at least for access to the game, for a good time. If you are an average fan and not interested in any of the above, then no. It's a tough line to walk.
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Is it worth it? Yes, if a super fan of Ninja Gaiden
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Is it worth it? Yes, if a regular fan is interested in any other game/availability
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Is it worth it? No, if a regular fan has no interest in other games/accessories.
I recommend Ninja Gaiden 4
At the end of the day, I recommend playing Ninja Gaiden 4. It's a lot of fun, but whether it's better to buy it outright, keep Game Pass to play it (at least a little longer), or wait until it goes on sale is a deeply personal decision. I'm not here to decide that for you, but as food for thought: the game is good. How much do you want to play? Ninja Gaiden 4? How much do you want to play the rest of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass lineup for October/November 2025? Those are the two biggest factors to consider now. If your answers to both are a universal yes or no, then the waters are very murky, and it may be wise to wait for a sale.
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October 21, 2025
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Mature 17+ / Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, suggestive themes
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Xbox Game Studio
