Ninja Gaiden 4: release window, trailers, gameplay, and more

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With the return of so many classic series, such as Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Okami 2, Koei Tecmo didn’t want to be left out. After over a decade since the last mainline entry, the infamous ninja Ryu Hyabusa is back, but he’s not alone. Ninja Gaiden 4 was revealed at the top of 2025 and looks like a major evolution on the fast and brutal action the series pioneered. This upcoming video game isn’t as far away as some other upcoming PS5 games and upcoming Xbox Series X games, so now’s the perfect time to sharpen your blades to see what challenges await when it arrives.

Ninja Gaiden 4 isn’t an upcoming Switch game, but there is a chance it could show up on the Switch 2.

Release window

Ninja Gaiden 4 is ready to Izuna Drop into your consoles sometime in fall 2025.

Platforms

Ninja Gaiden 4 is confirmed to be launching on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC via Steam. It will also be a Game Pass title for those subscribed to the service.

Trailers

The official announcement trailer for Ninja Gaiden 4 was the surprise opening to the Developer_Direct 2025 hosted by Xbox. This initial trailer was quick, but there was a lot more information given in the full direct and afterward.

The trailer itself begins by introducing us to the current state of Tokyo in the many years since the end of Ninja Gaiden 3. In that time, the Dark Dragon has returned and has been causing chaos and death within the city through an endless cursed rain. It isn’t Ryu who we see first, but a new character to the franchise named Yakumo who will serve as the protagonist. He is young, but with the potential to be a master ninja and is part of a clan rivaling the Raven clan. Of course, he will meet Ryu on his mysterious