Xbox Announces Ninja Gaiden 4, a Great Action Game Coming to PS5

Xbox started its first Developer Direct in 2025 on the right foot. The company has revealed that the mysterious game is nothing more than Ninja Gaiden 4title coming this year. Koei Tecmo has announced a new chapter in the franchise, this time harnessing the full power of current generation consoles.

Ninja Gaiden 4 ends 13-year drought and promises to bring franchise back to life. Although the title is a direct continuation Ninja Gaiden 3 —one of the worst games in the series— Koei Tecmo learned its lesson and teamed up with Platinum Games for joint development. The company will try to reach the same level it reached Ninja Gaiden 2 on Xbox 360, the latest game from the legendary Ninja team of Tomonobu Itagaki.

According to the press release Ninja Gaiden 4 It is located in a dark Tokyo. The story once again focuses on the return of the Dark Dragon, although this time We will not be controlling Ryu Hayabusa, but a new character named Yakumo.. Tecmo mentions that they have decided to use a new protagonist to attract new players.

“Since a lot of time has passed since the last game, we needed a new hero to make the series more accessible to new players,” said producer Yuji Nakao. “Ryu will appear throughout the game and is playable.ensuring that their skill and presence is deeply felt in Ninja Gaiden 4“.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is the spiritual heir NG2

In general, the game Feels like this is a continuation Ninja Gaiden 2. The developers have added new mechanics, such as traveling on cables and rails, as well as combinations for accessing different areas of the map. Ninja Gaiden 4 designed to “reflect Yakumo’s tribulations”, so it will be as challenging as NG2.

Ninja Gaiden 4 will include classic combat with dozens of enemies and 1 on 1 confrontations.as well as the final bosses of each level. The appearance of a new protagonist represents update in movement list. Players will have to learn Yakumo’s move list, although some of them will be the same as Hayabusa’s, including Izuna’s special and classic move.

Judging by the trailer, Koei Tecmo is serious about bringing back the franchise. Ninja Gaiden 4 Visually looks impressive and has a Platinum Games guarantee. Joint development will ensure that we don’t have another fiasco like this Ninja Gaiden 3 or Yaiba Ninja Gaiden. Game will be available in late 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox, launching on Game Pass. from day one.

Surprisingly, this is not the only surprise associated with Ninja Gaiden. Koei Tecmo announced Ninja Gaiden 2 Blackremaster of the original game for Xbox 360. coming to PC and consoles starting today. This is the final version in Unreal Engine 5, which will remove the bad taste left in the mouth by the 2021 Master Collection.