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Ninja Gaiden 4 Launching October 21, Early Access October 20

10/19/2025

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Summary

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Ninja Gaiden 4 launches October 21, 2025, with U.S. early access on October 20.
Developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, it features Ryu Hayabusa and Yakumo in Tokyo’s underworld.
It releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with preload options and no Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM for PC.
Download sizes are 54.9 GB on PC, 36.82 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and 23.55 GB on PlayStation 5.

History

Historical Context

Ninja Gaiden II, released in 2008 by Microsoft Game Studios, revitalized the franchise as a sequel to the acclaimed 2004 title. Developed by Team Ninja, it introduced features like a regenerating health bar and sold over 1 million copies within a month. This success reflects the gaming industry's shift towards immersive narratives and high-quality graphics, paving the way for future installments like Ninja Gaiden 4.

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Story summary

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches October 21, 2025, with U.S. early access on October 20.
Developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, it features Ryu Hayabusa and Yakumo in Tokyo’s underworld.
It releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with preload options and no Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM for PC.
Download sizes are 54.9 GB on PC, 36.82 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and 23.55 GB on PlayStation 5.

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