Ninja Gaiden 4 Slashes Its Way to October 21 Release with Stunning New Trailer and Revamped Gameplay
Team NINJA and PlatinumGames have officially announced that Ninja Gaiden 4, the long-awaited new chapter in the iconic action series, will launch on October 21, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, accompanied by a pulse-pounding new trailer showcasing the brutal combat and high-octane gameplay fans have come to expect from the franchise.
The Rise of a New Hero, The Spirit of a Legend
In Ninja Gaiden 4, players will step into the role of Yakumo, a new protagonist trained in the way of the ninja and carrying the torch of Ryu Hayabusa’s deadly legacy. According to the official Xbox blog post, the game kicks off with a powerful opening sequence that pays homage to the series' intense, cinematic style, before plunging players into a fierce new battle that blends modern action with the foundational techniques that made the series a genre-defining experience.
While Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces fresh mechanics and a refined combat engine, it retains key gameplay elements beloved by fans, including iconic techniques like the Flying Swallow and Izuna Drop. These legacy moves have been reimagined for a new generation, now enhanced with ultra-fluid animations and responsive input systems powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Technical Power Meets Timeless Design
Built in Unreal Engine 5, Ninja Gaiden 4 delivers cutting-edge visuals that breathe new life into the series’ signature fast-paced combat and stylish violence. From the glowing neon alleys of a futuristic Tokyo to ancient shrines hidden within shadowy forests, the game offers richly detailed environments with dynamic lighting, destructible elements, and stunning particle effects that elevate every encounter.
PlatinumGames' co-development input is apparent in the heightened sense of motion and combo creativity, drawing inspiration from their work on titles like Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Combined with Team NINJA’s legacy of tight, high-difficulty gameplay, Ninja Gaiden 4 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting action releases of the year.
A Legacy Revived
The road to Ninja Gaiden 4 has been paved with strategic releases, including the Unreal Engine 5-powered remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, launched earlier this year. That remaster successfully blended the brutal difficulty and visual stylings of the Xbox 360 original with the enhancements introduced in Ninja Gaiden Sigma, giving both new and veteran fans a renewed taste of the series' DNA.
With Ninja Gaiden 4, Team NINJA and PlatinumGames are looking to strike the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, creating a modern action game that stands tall on the shoulders of its predecessors.
Are you ready to master the blade again? Will you follow Yakumo’s path of vengeance and skill this October? Let us know what iconic move you're most excited to see return!
