Ninja Gaiden: Sequel Announced, Remaster Launched

DOOM: The Dark Ages may have stolen the show at the Developer_Direct, but another major announcement emerged from the event: Ninja Gaiden 4. This highly anticipated sequel to Koei Tecmo's acclaimed series is slated for a Fall 2025 release.

The debut trailer showcased the signature action-packed slashing gameplay fans expect, featuring the iconic ninja Ryu Hayabusa. Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces exciting new mechanics, including the ability to swiftly navigate the environment using wires and rails, as seen in the gameplay footage.

The game's setting is a visually striking cyberpunk city perpetually drenched in toxic rain. Players will battle hordes of genetically modified soldiers and terrifying creatures from another realm, all while striving to lift an ancient curse plaguing the megacity.

Adding to the excitement, a massive remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 has already launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available via Game Pass. Team Ninja has meticulously rebuilt the game using Unreal Engine 5, resulting in completely overhauled character models, visual effects, and environments. The remaster also incorporates elements from later series entries, including the addition of three new playable characters.

Koei Tecmo's extensive work on both Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Ninja Gaiden 2 remaster is truly impressive and deserves the community's attention.