Team Ninja's long-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4 is finally in development, thanks to a collaborative effort between Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames, facilitated by Xbox's Phil Spencer. The project, discussed since 2017, initially stalled due to a lack of a cohesive concept. However, conversations between Koei Tecmo's Hisashi Koinuma, PlatinumGames' Atsushi Inaba, and Spencer ultimately led to the three companies uniting to bring the game to life. PlatinumGames' expertise in fast-paced action titles like Bayonetta and NieR: Automata proved to be the perfect complement to Team Ninja's vision.
The surprise announcement coincided with the release of a remastered Ninja Gaiden 2 Black for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC. Early footage showcases Ryu Hayabusa returning as the protagonist in a high-octane action-adventure. Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces innovative mechanics, including agile traversal using wires and rails, setting it apart from previous installments.
While DOOM: The Dark Ages dominated the Developer_Direct event, the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4, slated for a Fall 2025 release, generated significant excitement. The game promises a thrilling return to the beloved franchise.
