YouTuber GamersPrey released one hour of Ninja Gaiden 4 gameplay footage without commentary yesterday. The action franchise returns after Ninja Gaiden 3 received lukewarm reviews in 2012. Team Ninja partners with PlatinumGames for this anticipated revival. Game Director Masakazu Hirayama from Team Ninja discussed the partnership during an Iron Lords Podcast interview. Both company presidents facilitated the collaboration between their studios.
PlatinumGames brings expertise from acclaimed action titles like Metal Gear Rising and Bayonetta to the project. Xbox's Phil Spencer provided support for the three-way development effort. The partnership represents a significant opportunity for both Japanese developers. Team Ninja considers Ninja Gaiden an essential intellectual property worth reviving. PlatinumGames' proven track record with action games made them ideal collaborators.
Xbox Developer Direct 2025 featured the game's announcement with an October 21 release date. Players can access the title on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. Xbox Game Studios will publish the game with day-one Game Pass availability. PC and Xbox platforms receive simultaneous Game Pass access.
PlatinumGames brings expertise from acclaimed action titles like Metal Gear Rising and Bayonetta to the project. Xbox's Phil Spencer provided support for the three-way development effort. The partnership represents a significant opportunity for both Japanese developers. Team Ninja considers Ninja Gaiden an essential intellectual property worth reviving. PlatinumGames' proven track record with action games made them ideal collaborators.
Xbox Developer Direct 2025 featured the game's announcement with an October 21 release date. Players can access the title on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. Xbox Game Studios will publish the game with day-one Game Pass availability. PC and Xbox platforms receive simultaneous Game Pass access.
