The latest update for Ninja Gaiden 4 was showcased during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025. A new trailer was revealed, highlighting the game’s advanced graphics and gameplay mechanics. The release date was confirmed as October 21, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. gamesradar.com+2gamesradar.com+2news.xbox.com+2as.com+1gamesradar.com+1
🗡️ Key Features and Updates
- Dual Protagonists: The game introduces Yakumo, a young ninja from the Raven clan, as the primary protagonist. Ryu Hayabusa returns as a playable character, continuing his legacy in the series. news.xbox.com+5as.com+5gamesradar.com+5gamerant.com+9gamesradar.com+9gematsu.com+9
- Combat Enhancements: New combat systems include the “Bloodraven Form,” allowing Yakumo to manipulate blood for powerful attacks. The game also features “Weapon Skills,” the “Caddis Wire” for aerial movement, and a “Berserk Gauge” that enables devastating “Bloodbath Kills.” news.xbox.com+2gamesradar.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2news.xbox.com
- Story and Setting: Set in a futuristic Tokyo plagued by a cursed rain known as the “Rain of Darkrot,” Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa aim to defeat the Black Dragon and restore peace.
