Team Ninja's producer, Fumihiko Yasuda, revealed that the studio had been eager to develop a new installment in their acclaimed series for quite some time. The challenge, however, lay in settling on a concept that would resonate with fans. Progress on the project gained momentum when Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma and PlatinumGames' head Atsushi Inaba discussed the idea. It was then that Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stepped in with a proposal to unite the three companies' talents for the game's development.
Spencer disclosed that initial discussions with Team Ninja about a potential sequel began as early as 2017. After years of deliberation, the perfect partnership was forged with PlatinumGames, known for their expertise in creating fast-paced action titles like Bayonetta and NieR: Automata.
The gaming community was thrilled last week when Ninja Gaiden 4 was officially announced. In a surprising move, a remastered version of the Xbox 360 classic, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, was also released on Xbox, PS5, and PC, delighting fans with enhanced graphics and gameplay.
The first trailer for Ninja Gaiden 4 hints that the iconic ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, will once again take center stage in this action-packed slasher. The gameplay trailer showcases innovative mechanics not seen in previous series entries, such as the ability to navigate swiftly through environments using wires and rails.
While DOOM: The Dark Ages was the headline act at the Developer_Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 stole the spotlight as well. The sequel to Koei Tecmo's beloved franchise was unveiled, with an anticipated release date set for the fall of 2025.
