Ninja Gaiden 4 announced, Ninja Gaiden 2 remaster released

Developer_Direct showcased more than just DOOM: The Dark Ages; a highly anticipated announcement stole the show: Ninja Gaiden 4. Scheduled for an autumn 2025 release, this latest installment in Koei Tecmo's acclaimed series promises a thrilling return to action.

The reveal trailer highlighted the signature fast-paced combat, starring the iconic ninja Ryu Hayabusa. Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces innovative gameplay mechanics, including swift traversal via wires and rails, as showcased in the gameplay footage.

The game's setting is a striking cyberpunk metropolis perpetually drenched in toxic rain. Players will confront waves of genetically enhanced soldiers and terrifying creatures from another realm, all while striving to break an ancient curse plaguing the megacity.

Complementing the new title, a significant remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 has already launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is included in the Game Pass library. Team Ninja's UE5 port boasts completely overhauled character models, visual effects, and environments. Furthermore, elements from later games in the series have been integrated, including the addition of three new playable characters.

Koei Tecmo's extensive efforts on both the remaster and the upcoming sequel deserve significant praise and community attention.