Ninja Gaiden Returns with Phil Spencer's Support

Team Ninja's long-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4 is finally in development, thanks to a collaboration between Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames. Producer Fumihiko Yasuda revealed that the project faced conceptual hurdles for years before finding its footing through discussions involving Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma, PlatinumGames head Atsushi Inaba, and Xbox's Phil Spencer. Spencer's involvement, stemming from initial talks as early as 2017, proved crucial in forging this partnership, leveraging PlatinumGames' expertise in high-octane action titles like Bayonetta and NieR: Automata.

The surprise announcement coincided with the unexpected release of Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, a remastered version of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Initial trailers showcase Ryu Hayabusa returning as the protagonist in a fast-paced, action-oriented slasher. Gameplay footage hints at innovative mechanics absent from previous entries, such as traversal using wires and rails.

While DOOM: The Dark Ages dominated the Developer_Direct event, the unveiling of Ninja Gaiden 4, slated for an autumn 2025 release, generated significant buzz.