What would you want to say to your gamers after releasing Ninja Gaiden 4 this 12 months?
Our deepest thanks to everybody who has performed the sport, from the Grasp Ninjas who’ve been supporting the collection for a very long time, to those that are taking part in the collection for the primary time! Our days had been spent growing the sport in order that gamers can benefit from the collection’ signature depth and a wide range of actions to overcome troublesome conditions, so I’m glad for those who skilled even a little bit of the sport! I believe the flavour of the motion actually comes by way of the extra you play it, so please proceed to benefit from the totally different traits of the 2 Grasp Ninjas, Yakumo and Ryu! – Hirayama
To everybody who has supported Ninja Gaiden through the years, and to these how have began taking part in the collection from this entry, thanks for taking part in the sport. I take pleasure in watching your gameplay movies and feedback on social media day by day. On this recreation, we aimed for the revival of pure motion that transcends time, and the three firms put every part into growing it. The motion is admittedly thrilling and it’s a stoically made recreation, so these of you who’ve performed the sport please proceed to totally research it… and people who haven’t performed it but, I’ll be thrilled for those who give this really feel good slash motion a strive! – Nakao
How does it really feel to have the sport on the market after growth?
Initially, to have the option to ship a brand new numbered title within the collection after 13 years is one thing that our total crew is really glad about. We repeatedly debated and adjusted the sport in the direction of its launch, and as soon as it was launched it felt prefer it handed in an prompt so I didn’t really feel something instantly, however as I noticed social posts and movies being posted day by day, little by little I started to really feel pleasure. – Hirayama
For our growth crew, there are various members who, in the course of the golden age of slash motion video games, had been gamers or had been concerned as builders. So, whereas we had confidence within the recreation itself, I felt extra nervous and excited than I’ve ever been earlier than. And my present feeling is of reduction, for the reason that motion has been effectively obtained. – Nakao
Are there any tales about how gamers have engaged together with your recreation that you just’d like to mirror on?
For a very long time, we had been at the hours of darkness whereas growing this recreation however seeing everybody taking part in and reacting to it at gaming occasions was an enormous driving pressure in growth, and we made use of it within the last changes in the direction of launch. Thank you once more for your help! Publish-launch, we’re checking each single piece of suggestions, so please look ahead to future in-game updates! – Hirayama
Though I’ve talked about it a number of instances, we’ve been receiving a variety of suggestions that, “the motion positively feels good!”, and it’s the half we’ve put our most effort into, so I’m extraordinarily glad that everybody is happy with it. On this recreation we’ve taken the large problem of blending one of the best components of Ninja Gaiden with one of the best components of PlatinumGames’ motion, so nothing makes me happier than listening to everybody having fun with the motion. – Nakao
What’s your studio most trying ahead to in 2026?
We’re actually trying ahead to everybody taking part in “The Two Masters,” the extra content material at present in growth! As well as to new weapons for Yakumo and Ryu, we’re planning on an extra story and different replayable content material. We’re working laborious to ship it as quickly as we will, so please wait just a little bit longer! – Hirayama
There are numerous video games popping out subsequent 12 months, and as at all times, a number of motion video games will probably be launched, in order an motion recreation maker we’re trying ahead to seeing these video games. For us, in 2026 we’re planning to launch extra content material for Ninja Gaiden 4, “The Two Masters,” which we’re at present laborious at work growing. Not solely is there content material reminiscent of a brand new story, however above all the brand new weapons for every character will present a brand new play expertise in contrast to any of the earlier weapons, so we hope you look ahead to it! – Nakao
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Normal Version
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The definitive ninja hack & slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge journey the place legacy meets innovation on this high-octane mix of fashion and no-holds-barred fight.
Return of the Legend
Expertise a return to the extreme, high-speed fight that established NINJA GAIDEN as a premier motion recreation collection. Put together for a legacy reborn with charming type for a brand new technology of gamers.
Epic Hack and Slash Fight, Advanced
NINJA GAIDEN 4 fuses Staff NINJA’s tempered fight philosophy with the trendy, dynamic motion gameplay of PlatinumGames. Interact in visually beautiful fight that rewards precision and technique. Use Bloodbind Ninjutsu to rework your weapons and unleash devastation upon your enemies, alongside legacy methods just like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The legendary Ryu Hayabusa additionally returns with a revamped but acquainted set of instruments to grasp. With a customizable participant expertise, NINJA GAIDEN 4 will push motion recreation veterans to their limits whereas permitting newcomers to take pleasure in a heart-pounding journey filled with twists and turns.
An Historical Enemy Returns
An infinite rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo within the wake of an historic enemy’s resurrection. The destiny of town lies within the palms of younger ninja prodigy, Yakumo. Combating his manner by way of cybernetic ninja troopers and otherworldly creatures, Yakumo should reconcile a future he shares with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself and free Tokyo from the traditional curse that introduced town to its knees.