According to Team Ninja producer Fumihiko Yasuda, the studio has been eager to develop a new installment in the Ninja Gaiden series, but struggled to settle on a concept. The project gained momentum when Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma and PlatinumGames head Atsushi Inaba discussed it, eventually involving Phil Spencer. Spencer proposed that the three companies collaborate to bring the game to life.
Phil Spencer confirmed that discussions about a sequel began as early as 2017, when he first approached Team Ninja. After years of deliberation, they identified PlatinumGames as the ideal partner, given their expertise in crafting fast-paced action games such as Bayonetta and NieR: Automata.
Last week marked the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4, and alongside it, a re-release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black—an enhanced version of the acclaimed Xbox 360 title—surprised fans with its sudden availability on Xbox, PS5, and PC.
The first trailer showcases Ryu Hayabusa, the iconic ninja, taking center stage in this action-packed slasher. The gameplay trailer reveals that Ninja Gaiden 4 will introduce several innovative mechanics not seen in previous entries, including the ability to swiftly navigate through areas using wires and rails.
While DOOM: The Dark Ages was the highlight at Developer_Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 also captured significant attention. This anticipated sequel to Koei Tecmo's beloved series is set to launch in the fall of 2025.
