Team Ninja's long-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4 is finally in development, a collaboration born from conversations between Koei Tecmo, PlatinumGames, and Xbox. Producer Fumihiko Yasuda revealed that the studio struggled to solidify a concept for a new entry in the series for years. The breakthrough came through discussions involving Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma, PlatinumGames head Atsushi Inaba, and Xbox's Phil Spencer, who proposed a joint venture.
Spencer confirmed that initial talks began as early as 2017. The partnership with PlatinumGames, known for its high-octane action titles like Bayonetta and NieR: Automata, proved to be the ideal fit to realize the vision for Ninja Gaiden 4.
The surprise announcement last week was coupled with the immediate release of a remastered Ninja Gaiden 2 Black for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The debut trailer showcases Ryu Hayabusa as the protagonist in what promises to be a thrilling action-slasher experience. Gameplay footage hints at innovative mechanics, including agile traversal using wires and rails, setting it apart from previous installments.
While DOOM: The Dark Ages dominated the Developer_Direct showcase, the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4, a highly anticipated addition to the Koei Tecmo franchise, generated considerable excitement. The game is slated for release in Fall 2025.
