Sharpen those katanas, because Ninja Gaiden 4 is slicing its way toward the finish line. PlatinumGames just dropped a major Ninja Gaiden 4 update, revealing that the game is about 70–80% complete and currently in the polishing phase. That means the chances of a delay into 2026 are pretty slim—great news for fans eager to dive back into the franchise’s brutal combat.

Announced during Xbox’s Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 ps5 stunned fans with its futuristic Tokyo setting, a new protagonist named Yakumo, and—plot twist—an epic showdown against franchise legend Ryu Hayabusa. The high-speed, high-skill combat that made the series iconic is still front and center, and with a Fall 2025 release window, fans won’t have to wait too long for their next challenge.

Adding to the hype, Team Ninja and PlatinumGames also shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 Black during the event, giving players something to chew on while they wait. And if that’s not enough ninja action, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a 2D action-platformer from Blasphemous devs The Game Kitchen, is set to launch this summer.

Koei Tecmo named 2025 as the Year of the Ninja and consumers might agree with this decision. The upcoming year is proving to deliver everything a ninja-themed year would offer. With more updates likely coming at Summer Game Fest, the Ninja Gaiden franchise is back in full force—so get ready for the bloodbath.

FAQs

When is Ninja Gaiden 4 happening?

The development of Ninja Gaiden 4 centers on fine-tuning its features with 70% to 80% of creation complete. The game plans to start its release in fall of 2025.

Which company produced Ninja Gaiden 4?

Team Ninja and Platinum Games developed the game together.

Which country is Ninja Gaiden 2 from?

Ninja Gaiden 2 started as a Japanese video game which received different names in Japan and Europe when Tecmo released it in 1988 for the NES.