Ninja Gaiden is back in a big way, with Ninja Gaiden 4 revealed as the mystery fourth game shown at Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct 2025. It’s due out fall 2025 for Xbox Series X and S, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5 and is a day one Xbox Game Pass launch title.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is in development at PlatinumGames, creator of Bayonetta and Nier: Automata, with Team Ninja collaborating. Expect a new main playable character, called Yakumo, although Ryu Hayabusa does appear in the story.
Not only that, but Koei Tecmo has shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, an Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2008 original. It’s out now across console, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.
Team Ninja’s infamously challenging Ninja Gaiden series has a long association with Xbox. The developer’s reboot of the action series launched first on Xbox in 2004, propelling master ninja Ryu Hayabusa into the mainstream. Ninja Gaiden Black, considered one of the greatest action games of all time, launched the following year.
Ninja Gaiden 2 came out in 2008 published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. Ninja Gaiden 3 followed in 2012 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Since then, fans have had the critically panned spin-off Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, and, more recently, Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, a compilation of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge.
Publisher Koei Tecmo revived interest in Ninja Gaiden with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, a brand-new side-scrolling spin-off due out later this year. But the main event is Ninja Gaiden 4, which finally continues Ryu Hayabusa’s story 13 years after Ninja Gaiden 3 came out.
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Exciting news for fans of the Ninja Gaiden series! During Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct 2025 event, it was announced that Ninja Gaiden 4 is officially in development.
The action-packed franchise, known for its intense combat and challenging gameplay, has been a fan favorite for years. With the success of previous installments, anticipation is high for what Ninja Gaiden 4 will bring to the table.
While details are still scarce, fans can expect to see the return of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa as he embarks on a new adventure filled with enemies to defeat and secrets to uncover. With advancements in technology, players can look forward to even more fluid combat mechanics, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ninja Gaiden 4 as development progresses. In the meantime, dust off your ninja skills and get ready for the next chapter in this beloved series. Ninja Gaiden 4 is sure to deliver an epic gaming experience that will leave players on the edge of their seats.
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