If 2025 wasn’t jam-packed enough with major releases,Ninja Gaidenfans have recently been given even more to be excited about. Today’s Xbox Developer Direct event dropped a bomb-shell announcement right out of the gate, confirming two moreNInja Gaidenreleases. A new mainlineNinja Gaidengame entitledNinja Gaiden 4and a remake ofNinja Gaiden 2entitledNinja Gaiden 2 Blackadd even more exciting launches for fans of the series.
Leading up to the Xbox Developer Direct showcase, rumors were circulating on the internet about a potential mystery game scheduled to be announced. Once the broadcast started, the stream jumped right into a showcase from developer Team Ninja, announcingNinja Gaiden 4andNinja Gaiden 2 Blackback to back. It was a wild way to kick off the event, but the excitement didn’t stop there. Team Ninja confirmed thatNinja Gaiden 2 Blackis immediately available on Xbox Game Pass. With threeNinja Gaidenprojects padding out the busy 2025 schedule, fans of the franchise are in for a strong year.
2025 is Now a Great Year For Ninja Gaiden
Every Confirmed Ninja Gaiden Title
The last on the list,Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound,was already a compelling project waiting on the horizon. Foregoing the modern third-person approach fora 2D side-scrollerpromises an exciting return to form that honors the original games. However, it’s also refreshing to have confirmation that not only willNinja Gaiden 2 Blackoffer a full-blown remake, butNinja Gaiden 4is finally a reality. Both veteran fans and lovers of the modern-era series have plenty to look forward to.
Ninja Gaiden: Rageboundis being developed by The Game Kitchen, creators of theBlasphemousseries.
Everything Known About Ninja Gaiden 4
The sneak peek at the Xbox Developer Direct event was filled with the promise of action-packed and bloody gameplay. Working in tandem with the likes of PlatinumGames is another exciting development, as the two studios have a history of crafting strong combat mechanics. One of the most thrilling announcements of all, though, is thatNinja Gaiden 4will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass. Between this upcoming release andNinja Gaiden 2 Blackshadow-dropping for the subscription service, the presence of this franchise is a powerful move for Microsoft.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Blackuses Unreal Engine 5 to bring the original 2008 game to modern audiences.
The Long-Awaited Return of Ninja Gaiden is Here
The last mainline game in the series,Ninja Gaiden 3, was released over a decade ago in 2012. For a long time,Ninja Gaiden 4felt like a pipe dream, but the Xbox Developer Direct event proved those doubts false.The legacy ofNinja Gaidenhas lived on, but many have hoped for the story to continue. Thankfully, it appears as though 2025 will be the year that finally gets to happen.
