You thought it was impossible, but in the end, everything arrives! In a surprise announcement during the latest Xbox Developer Direct event, Microsoft has confirmed the return of one of its most beloved franchises: Ninja Gaiden 4, which will be released in the fall of this year. This will be the first main installment in over 12 years, since the debut of Ninja Gaiden 3 in 2012, which did not do too well in terms of sales or reviews, likely delaying the development of new installments.
Fourth Parts Were Always Good
Ninja Gaiden 4 is being co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, a collaboration that promises a renewed and dynamic approach to the series. In the new trailer presented, the protagonist Yakumo is revealed, although fans of the saga can rest assured, as Ryu Hayabusa, the iconic character, will also make his appearance in the game.
The trailer, which has been very well received on social media, stands out for its impressive graphics and the promise of maintaining the high level of difficulty that characterizes Ninja Gaiden games. The gaming community eagerly awaits the challenging experience that has always been part of the franchise. Additionally, at the same event, Microsoft announced that Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remastered version of the original sequel, is now available on various platforms. This release accompanies the return of the main series and is offered on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
With the return of Ninja Gaiden 4, fans of the series have high expectations about how the classic elements will be integrated with modern development innovations, making it clear that, despite the time that has passed, there is great interest and nostalgia surrounding this iconic video game saga.