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Ninja Gaiden 4 has been announced at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025.
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Another mainline entry in the long-running series is targeting a fall 2025 release.
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Ninja Gaiden 4 will launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC one day alongside the release of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Ninja Gaiden 4 It's official, Xbox Developer Direct 2025 has just been announced. The next mainline installment of the iconic series is coming to various platforms and has also been confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass release.
Team Ninja is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. The Koei Tecmo subsidiary recently teased big plans for its anniversary year, hinting that several new projects are on the horizon.
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Following that teaser, the Japanese company dropped several big announcements at the 2025 edition of the Xbox Developer Direct. Among other things, the January 23 event saw the announcement of Team Ninja Ninja Gaiden 4which it is currently developing in collaboration with PlatinumGames. The new mainline installment in the long-running franchise is currently targeting a 2025 launch.
Ninja Gaiden 4 introduced a new hero
Ninja Gaiden Series protagonist Ryu Hayabusa has been confirmed to return in the recently announced title. However, the upcoming game will feature a different lead, Yakumo. According to PlatinumGames producer and director Yuji Nakao, the decision to introduce a new hero was rooted in desire to build. Ninja Gaiden 4 More accessible to newcomers, who aren't necessarily familiar with the franchise's lore. Still, the game itself will serve as a direct sequel to 2013's Ninja Gaiden 3And Ryu Hayabusa is promised to play an “important role” in its story. Ryu will also be a playable character, although the developers hinted that this may not be the case from the start of the game.
Ninja Gaiden 4 will introduce some new traversal mechanics, allowing players to move around quickly with the help of wires and rails. The combat is promised to be as fast-paced and hectic as the previous entries Ninja Gaiden series. Many legacy abilities will return, complementing a variety of new unique moves, Team Ninja said. In terms of difficulty, fans can expect a greater level of challenge on par with the rest of the franchise.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play it from day one as part of their membership. Considering how the upcoming action adventure is targeting a late 2025 launch, its release date could be announced around mid-2025, perhaps as part of the next Xbox Game Showcase. In the meantime, fans can dive in Ninja Gaiden 2 BlackNew version of NG2 Remastered in Unreal Engine 5. The game was shadow-released on January 23 for PC and consoles and can also be played through Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest level of Microsoft's flagship game subscription service that offers more than 100 game titles that you can play in a single purchase, making it one of the best value propositions in the Xbox ecosystem to date.
