Ninja Gaiden 4: Studio promises to honor the franchise's legacy

Announced during the Xbox Developer Direct event, Ninja Gaiden 4 returns with a devastating trailer, after more than 10 years away from the spotlight. Even the great masters of martial arts need to rest, right? Even with the excitement of fans watching a very concise gameplay and with the seal of the studio Platinum participating together with Team Ninja, what can we really expect?

In an interview for the Eurogamer website, Fumihiko Yasuda, producer of Team Ninja, comments that despite the ninjas being away from the spotlight, the enigmatic and charismatic style of the ninjas has never ceased to be glorified by players.

"Ninjas have acrobatic skills that attract players from all over the world. In addition, the fact that they hide their faces, maintaining an aura of mystery and serious professionalism, is something that captivates the audience,"

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a direct continuation of the events of Ninja Gaiden 3, but it will in no way make it difficult for newcomers to the series to follow the story that the game is telling. It is worth noting that one of the great novelties of the title is the character Yakumo, who will share the spotlight of the game with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa. She, who is adept at the Nué ninjutsu style, with light, unique, and deadly movements.

"The introduction of Yakumo further elevates Ryu's presence. The two characters complement each other, adding depth to the game,"

Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released in May 2025.