Summary
- Follow Team Ninja and PlatinumGames’ footsteps as we look back upon the development journey of Ninja Gaiden 4.
- Learn how Ninja Gaiden 4 welcomes all challengers, meets every player where they stand, and drives them toward new heights.
- Ninja Gaiden 4 is available today for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Xbox Cloud, also available on Steam and PlayStation 5. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The launch of Ninja Gaiden 4 has arrived, and the atmosphere now carries a quiet intensity. The blade which Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have spent years honing is finally ready to be unsheathed and released into the world. That radiating tension and pride is something every one of us can feel, even from afar.
I still remember vividly the day Ninja Gaiden 4 was revealed at this year’s Developer_Direct. After 13 long years, a team was set out to bring a numbered Ninja Gaiden title back to the world once more. United by this one mission, Team Ninja and PlatinumGames forged a strong partnership, and with support from Microsoft, they committed to rebuilding the world that fans had waited so long to return to.
At the heart of this project lies a central theme: Inheritance and Evolution. While the story of Ryu Hayabusa remains the foundation of this series, the team chose to introduce a new protagonist, Yakumo, to bring new meaning to what it means to be a ninja in such a dire world. As a young prodigy of the Raven Clan, burdened more by darkness than light, Yakumo was crafted to embody both strength and vulnerability. From character conception to combat design, every element was built to allow you to grow and struggle alongside him.
The combat system fuses the series’ trademark brutality and fairness with modern pacing and layered control. The ability to switch between Yakumo’s Base Form and Bloodraven Form, along with the devastating Bloodbath Kill technique, which can be unleashed under specific conditions, expands the tactical depth of every encounter.
For difficulty and accessibility, the team carefully balanced challenge and attainability. The three primary modes: Hero, Normal, and Hard, are complemented by assist functions such as automatic evasion and defense mechanisms. Whether you seek the endless thrill of mastery or wish to immerse yourself in the story, Ninja Gaiden 4 welcomes all who wish to step onto the path of the ninja. A dedicated training mode also ensures that every player can sharpen their own skills at their own pace.
In art, music, and level design, Team Ninja and PlatinumGames set out to forge the definitive modern vision of Ninja Gaiden. The teams, guided by the three keywords of adversity, brutality, and transformation, built a distinctive visual world of rain and shadow. The sound design merges the resonance of traditional Japanese instruments with electronic distortion, creating a striking contrast between silence and battle. Woven together with meticulous level design, these elements make every stage feel as though the very world itself is baring its fangs at Yakumo.
And now, upon release, the team shares this message to you with pride: “Ninja Gaiden 4 welcomes all challengers, meets every player where they stand, and drives them toward new heights. Take up your weapon beside Yakumo and Ryu and carve your own paths. You, who aspire to reach limitless heights, are the Master Ninjas of a new era.”
Ninja Gaiden 4 is available today for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Xbox Cloud, also available on Steam and PlayStation 5. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Deluxe Edition
Xbox Game Studios
Return of the Legend
Experience a return to the intense, high-speed combat that established NINJA GAIDEN as a premier action game series. Prepare for a legacy reborn with captivating style for a new generation of players.
Epic Hack and Slash Combat, Evolved
NINJA GAIDEN 4 fuses Team NINJA’s tempered combat philosophy with the stylish, dynamic action gameplay of PlatinumGames. Engage in visually stunning combat that rewards precision and strategy. Use Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform your weapons and unleash devastation upon your enemies, alongside legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returns with a revamped yet familiar set of tools to master. With a customizable player experience, NINJA GAIDEN 4 will push action game veterans to their limits while allowing newcomers to enjoy a heart-pounding adventure full of twists and turns.
An Ancient Enemy Returns
An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the wake of an ancient enemy’s resurrection. The fate of the city lies in the hands of young ninja prodigy, Yakumo. Fighting his way through cybernetic ninja soldiers and otherworldly creatures, Yakumo must reconcile a destiny he shares with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself and free Tokyo from the ancient curse that brought the city to its knees.
Experience a return to the intense, high-octane action of NINJA GAIDEN with the Deluxe Edition.
Includes:
• Base Game
• Future Gameplay Content*
• Traditional Dark Blue and Legendary Black Falcon Ryu Skins
• Blade of the Archfiend Ryu Weapon Skin
• Divine Chimera and Raven Master Yakumo Skins
• Divine Chimera Yakumo Weapon Set
• 50,000 Bonus NinjaCoin
• Additional In-Game Items
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Deluxe Edition Upgrade
Xbox Game Studios
Upgrade from Standard Edition to get into the high-octane action with the Deluxe Upgrade* (Base Game not included)
Includes:
• Future Gameplay Content “The Two Masters”**
• Traditional Dark Blue and Legendary Black Falcon Ryu Skins
• Blade of the Archfiend Ryu Weapon Skin
• Divine Chimera and Raven Master Yakumo Skins
• Divine Chimera Yakumo Weapon Set
• 50,000 Bonus NinjaCoin
• Additional In-Game Items such as Life Elixirs, Incense of Rebirth, Kongou Iron Brew, and more!
*Requires base game or Xbox Game Pass membership (PC or Ultimate only), All sold separately.
**For release date when announced, see https://www.xbox.com/games/ninja-gaiden-4.
NINJA GAIDEN 4
Xbox Game Studios
The definitive ninja hack & slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Return of the Legend
Experience a return to the intense, high-speed combat that established NINJA GAIDEN as a premier action game series. Prepare for a legacy reborn with captivating style for a new generation of players.
Epic Hack and Slash Combat, Evolved
NINJA GAIDEN 4 fuses Team NINJA’s tempered combat philosophy with the stylish, dynamic action gameplay of PlatinumGames. Engage in visually stunning combat that rewards precision and strategy. Use Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform your weapons and unleash devastation upon your enemies, alongside legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returns with a revamped yet familiar set of tools to master. With a customizable player experience, NINJA GAIDEN 4 will push action game veterans to their limits while allowing newcomers to enjoy a heart-pounding adventure full of twists and turns.
An Ancient Enemy Returns
An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the wake of an ancient enemy’s resurrection. The fate of the city lies in the hands of young ninja prodigy, Yakumo. Fighting his way through cybernetic ninja soldiers and otherworldly creatures, Yakumo must reconcile a destiny he shares with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself and free Tokyo from the ancient curse that brought the city to its knees.
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