The Future Of Ninja Gaiden Is Going Down Two Very Different Paths
Two very different titles are in development. Despite this duality, they celebrate important eras in the franchise’s history. is a side-scrolling platformer that captures the action of a '90s Nintendo Entertainment System craze., on the other hand, is the next chapter in an ultra violent action game that helped establish Microsoft’s Xbox consoles as a serious contender. It is a smart move of Koei Tecmo to cater to both sets of fans that are after conflicting styles.
After such a long hiatus, it truly seems like this is the full return to glory for Ryu Hayabusa — or at least to the glory of his new secondary protagonists. was originally released in 2012, and while there have been updates and spin-offs, many fans were worried that the series was dead. This was even more plausible when had no representation in, despite being a NES staple franchise. With two new games on the horizon, however, it seems that Team Ninja is ready to revitalize the brand.
The trailer footage for has been brief so far, but it is clear that it is following in the footsteps of the three NES games. It even includes an intro mirroring the climactic dual between Jo Hayabusa and Bloody Malth from. Gameplay involves constantly moving upwards, either to traverse the level or dodge various enemy attacks.
Ninja Gaiden 4, the first Ninja Gaiden sequel in over a decade, is releasing in 2025, bringing with it a new protagonist and revamped combat.
The new protagonist, Kenji Mozu, does seem a bit faster and melee-focused compared to his sensei, Ryu. The latter could fight up close but also relied on shurikens and ninjitsu magic like fire wheels and shadow clones. It could be that Kenji can use some of these moves, but in a different way than the classic system of collecting Ninpo dropped by foes. As more gameplay is released, this could be a game NES players gravitate to.
takes a very different approach than the 2D. This is clearly the true follow-up to the Xbox-first franchise, as gameplay features combos
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