| NINJA GAIDEN 4 | ||||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Preview Review | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| October 21, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$69.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| PlatinumGames Inc. Team NINJA KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. | Xbox Game Studios |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | ESRB M |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 15-40+ Hours | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for NINJA GAIDEN 4 |
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Latest News
⚫︎ Ninja Gaiden 4's producer and director, Yuji Nakao, sat with Xbox Wire to give a rundown of the upcoming "The Two Masters" DLC. Nakao noted the change in tone and location of Yakumo's sections in the expansion, now set in urban sunlit stages, to differentiate from the base game. Hayabusa, on the other hand, reflects the classic Ninja Gaiden levels.
⚫︎ Ninja Gaiden 4's The Two Masters DLC adds three story chapters featuring Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa facing a new Archfiend. The expansion also introduces the Abyssal Road
survival mode and two powerful signature weapons.
⚫︎ Ninja Gaiden 4's difficulty is still fair according to the developers amidst ongoing discussions surrounding Silksong's increased difficulty. The developers highlighted how enemies have equal footing with the players in terms of their attacks and defenses.
⚫︎ Ninja Gaiden 4 announced its upcoming DLC "The Two Masters," which is set to be released early 2026. The DLC will bring new weapons for Yakumo and Ryu, with new story content that takes place after the main story.
⚫︎ 2 new game modes have been added to Ninja Gaiden 4, which are Hero Mode and Master Ninja Mode.
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Overview
NINJA GAIDEN 4 marks the return of the legendary action-adventure hack-and-slash series after 13 years, released on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC in October 21, 2025. The game is co-developed by Team Ninja, PlatinumGames, and KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Set years after the events of NINJA GAIDEN 3, the story introduces a new protagonist, Yakumo, who must save a dark and chaotic version of Tokyo. The city has been devastated by the return of the Dark Dragon, plunging it into turmoil. Yakumo faces cybernetic ninja soldiers, monstrous creatures, and an ancient curse as he uncovers his destiny, which ties him to the iconic Ryu Hayabusa.
The developers promise to uphold the series’ trademark high-speed, challenging combat, blending Team Ninja’s refined combat philosophy with PlatinumGames’ signature dynamic and stylish action. Players can expect visually striking battles that reward precision, skill, and strategy.
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| $69.99 | |||||
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Gameplay
NINJA GAIDEN 4 is a third-person action-adventure hack-and-slash game that continues the series' legacy of fast-paced, no-holds-barred ninja combat. Players will step into the role of Yakumo, wielding the Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform weapons and unleash devastating attacks.
Alongside these new abilities, classic techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow return, providing a balance of innovation and nostalgia. The legendary Ryu Hayabusa also makes his return with a revamped yet familiar arsenal of tools to master.
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Characters
Ryu Hayabusa
Ryu Hayabusa is a powerful ninja of his clan and the protagonist of the Ninja Gaiden series. Though Ninja Gaiden 4 focuses on Yakumo’s exploits, the legendary hero cannot ignore the arrival of a new threat, and so he steps out of the shadows, Dragon Sword in hand, as the secondary protagonist of the game.
Yakumo
Yakumo is a young ninja of the Raven clan and is on his way to becoming a Master Ninja. He is emotionally distant and rarely shows any trace of passion due to his strict training and rigid upbringing. He would eventually cross paths with Hayabusa in a fight to stop a newly revived threat.
Ayane
Ayane is a kunoichi of the Mugen Tenshin clan and the half-sister of Dead or Alive series protagonist Kasumi. Having worked with him on multiple occasions, Hayabusa called for her help once again.
Seori
Seori is a priestess of the Dark Dragon who is central to one of Yakumo’s missions. She seems to be hiding something underneath her playful exterior and is leading the young ninja down a dark path.
Umi
Umi is a communications specialist of the Raven clan and Yakumo’s guide during missions. Voiced by Yui Kondo (Jp) and Elizabeth Tsong (En), she doesn’t make a physical appearance beyond the penguin avatar she uses.
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Announcement Trailer
Ninja Gaiden 4 - 'The Two Masters' Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
Ninja Gaiden 4 - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games
Ninja Gaiden 4 - Story Trailer | PS5 Games
Ninja Gaiden 4 - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Official Announce Trailer | Developer_Direct 2025
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Trivia
⚫︎ Ninja Gaiden 4 included protagonist Yakumo to ease new players into the latest series entry. Director and producer Yuji Nakao said that the long gap between 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge and the latest 2025 title influenced the decision to make the game more accessible.
⚫︎ Along with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4, KOEI TECMO shadowdropped a remake of the original 2008 game, Ninja Gaiden 2, the same day.
⚫︎ Xbox’s Phil Spencer proposed that series developer Team Ninja should partner with PlatinumGames, a juggernaut in the action genre, to make a new Ninja Gaiden title.
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