Ninja Gaiden fans have something big to look forward to as Ninja Gaiden 4 has just been unveiled at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025. Targeting a release window for fall that year, this highly anticipated game is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Excitingly, it will also be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one.
Celebrating 30 years in the industry in 2025, Team Ninja seems to be pulling out all the stops. The renowned Koei Tecmo subsidiary has already hinted at some exciting projects for its anniversary, and Ninja Gaiden 4 is a major piece of that lineup.
During the Xbox Developer Direct event on January 23, Team Ninja, collaborating with PlatinumGames, announced they are helming the development of Ninja Gaiden 4. This next entry in the cherished series is slated to launch in fall 2025.
### Meet Yakumo—The New Lead in Ninja Gaiden 4
Ryu Hayabusa, the iconic face of the Ninja Gaiden saga, is set to return. However, there’s a twist. The story will spotlight a new hero, Yakumo. According to PlatinumGames’ producer and director, Yuji Nakao, the fresh protagonist aims to make the game more approachable for newcomers unfamiliar with the franchise’s past. While serving as a direct follow-up to Ninja Gaiden 3 from 2013, Ryu promises to play a key role in the storyline. Players can expect to control him at some point, though it might not be right as the game kicks off.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is expected to bring innovative mechanics to the table, introducing snappy navigation options via wires and rails. As fans of the series anticipate, combat will remain a whirlwind of action akin to previous titles. Team Ninja assures that legacy abilities will return alongside new, distinctive movesets, maintaining the series’ reputation for delivering a challenging experience.
Confirming its release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, the game will be accessible to PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers right away. Set on a late 2025 launch date, the official release calendar might be revealed around mid-2025, potentially during the next Xbox Games Showcase. Meanwhile, fans craving more Ninja Gaiden action can dive into Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, an Unreal Engine 5-remastered version of NG2, which surprise-dropped on January 23 for PC and consoles and is also available via Xbox Game Pass.
