Team Ninja's long-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4 is finally on the horizon, thanks to a collaboration between Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames. Producer Fumihiko Yasuda revealed that the project had been in the works for years, hampered by an inability to solidify a concept. The breakthrough came through discussions involving Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma, PlatinumGames head Atsushi Inaba, and Xbox's Phil Spencer. Spencer's involvement, stemming from initial talks with Team Ninja as early as 2017, led to the partnership with PlatinumGames, whose expertise in fast-paced action titles like Bayonetta and NieR: Automata proved the perfect fit.
The surprise announcement last week was accompanied by a simultaneous release of a remastered Ninja Gaiden 2 Black for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Initial trailers showcase Ryu Hayabusa as the protagonist, promising a thrilling action-slasher experience. Gameplay footage hints at innovative mechanics absent from previous installments, including agile traversal using wires and rails.
While DOOM: The Dark Ages dominated the Developer_Direct, the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 was a significant highlight. The game is slated for a Fall 2025 release.
