PlatinumGamesNinja Gaiden 4 is coming soon. Here’s everything we know about Yakumo’s new adventure, including the release date, platforms, and gameplay details.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is the next chapter in the long-running Ninja Gaiden series. In this futuristic story, players control Ryu Hayabusa as he navigates the perilous world of being a ninja.
The next game was announced at the Xbox Developer Update, which gave us our first glimpse of the new hack-and-slash action game.
This time, players step into the shoes of a new up-and-coming ninja, Yakumo. And although this is a direct sequel to Ninja Gaiden 3, Tokyo is much different from what fans remember.
PlatinumGamesDoes Ninja Gaiden 4 have a release date?
Not yet. However, Ninja Gaiden 4 is scheduled to release on October 21, 2025
The hack-and-slash title will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
What platforms will Ninja Gaiden 4 be on?
Ninja Gaiden 4 will come to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It isn’t clear if they’re planning a Switch 2 port at a later date.
Trailers
Ninja Gaiden 4 was originally announced as part of Microsoft’s 2025 developer direct, with the below trailer accompanying the announcement:
Now, a second trailer from the Summer Game Fest has shown more gameplay and how Ryu fits into the storyline, along with the official October release date. Fans of the series won’t have to wait long for a new entry.
Ninja Gaiden 4 story details
In previous games, Ryu has been forced to defend his clan while battling all who oppose him. However, he’s also been forced to battle his mentor and supernatural creatures more than once. In the later games, Ryu served as a mercenary but was inevitably pulled back into stories that impacted his past and career as a ninja.
PlatinumGamesThe games also exist in the same universe as Dead or Alive, and Ryu has crossed over into that series multiple times, but here, he’s the star of the show.
The fourth main chapter in the Ninja Gaiden series puts a new star in the spotlight. The game occurs significantly after Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge and sees a new protagonist, Yakumo, called to action.
Tokyo has drastically changed since the events of the previous series entry, and the Dark Dragon has taken over the city. Yakumo takes on formidable foes, including the former protagonist, Ryu, in some cases. Both characters will be playable, and it’s not clear how the story will unfold and who will be the true villain.
