Team Ninja Unleashes New Ninja Gaiden 4 Gameplay at Gamescom ONL 2025 Ahead of October Launch
One of the most highly anticipated appearances at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 was Ninja Gaiden 4, and developer Team Ninja, in collaboration with Platinum Games, delivered a breathtaking new look at the upcoming action title.
The new trailer, revealed during the showcase, was filled with the high-speed combat, brutal executions, and cinematic flair that longtime fans of the series have come to expect. This latest glimpse also offered deeper insight into the story, spotlighting the dual journey of Yakumo and returning series icon Ryu Hayabusa.
The sheer intensity of the gameplay demonstration instantly became one of the standout highlights of the ONL event, reinforcing why Ninja Gaiden 4 is being hailed as a potential genre-defining release. Critics and fans alike are already suggesting that this could mark one of the strongest action game comebacks in the past decade.
Fortunately, the wait won’t be too long. Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on October 21, 2025, for modern platforms, a release date that was originally confirmed during Summer Game Fest earlier this June. With every new reveal, anticipation for the game continues to build, and this latest trailer has only heightened the excitement leading up to its launch.
What excites you most about Ninja Gaiden 4 — the return of Ryu Hayabusa, the brutal action gameplay, or the new story with Yakumo?
