Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Xbox Series X|S
21st Oct 2025
21st Oct 2025
- Also Available On
Reviews
Review Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
There's a new kid on the block
When it was revealed that PlatinumGames was helping with the fourth major entry in the Ninja Gaiden series, I had two immediate thoughts. How would the Bayonetta studio handle this kind of responsibility, and could another character really lead the next big entry in the modern series, in place of the 'main face' and...
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Ninja Gaiden 4 News
Poll How Much Are You Enjoying Ninja Gaiden 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying the latest entry in the series?
It's now been a while since Ninja Gaiden 4 made its debut on Xbox Game Pass, and considering we've asked you about both of October's other first-party Xbox releases (Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2), we thought we'd do the same here! Here at Pure Xbox, we gave Ninja Gaiden 4 an "Excellent" 9/10 in our review,...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Performance Is Impressive But Xbox Series S Visuals Suffer, Says Digital Foundry
The DF tech review is here
Ninja Gaiden 4 launched a week ago today on Xbox Game Pass, and now the folks over at Digital Foundry have delivered their latest tech review on Platinum's new slasher - and the title is turning in mixed results on Xbox Series X|S. First off, performance is looking very good in this analysis overall, with the game...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Ninja Gaiden 4 From Xbox Game Studios
Out now on Game Pass!
In what's fast becoming an incredibly busy month for Team Green, Xbox Game Studios' latest release in Ninja Gaiden 4 is now out in the wild - and we delivered our Pure Xbox verdict just a few hours ago! To give you a broader range of opinions though, we're going to gather up a bunch of reviews down below, alongside providing a...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 21)
Including a new first-party release!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today, we have two titles coming to the library, including Microsoft's Ninja Gaiden 4 - which has just launched for Xbox Series X and S. Down below is a quick introduction to NG4, alongside today's other Xbox Game Pass addition; which returns to the library after...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Devs Insist Game Needs To Be Challenging But Maintain A 'Sense Of Fairness'
"That’s something we talk about a lot at Team Ninja"
Ninja Gaiden 4 will be with us this time next week (look out for our review in the near future), and ahead of this big Xbox first-party release, a couple of developers have been speaking to Automaton about how challenging of a game it'll be. Directors Yuji Nakao (PlatinumGames) and Masakazu...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Now Available To Preload On Xbox Game Pass
And it's a reasonable download size!
We've got a big month ahead of us when it comes to Xbox published titles, and ahead of its Game Pass launch later in the month, Ninja Gaiden 4 is now ready to preload on Xbox Series X|S. We're looking at a modest 37GB install for this one on console, with the PC version coming in slightly higher at just north of...
News Microsoft Adds Sleek Ninja Gaiden 4 Controller To Xbox Design Lab
Available now!
Hot on the heels of adding its popular Witcher 3 controllers to the service, Microsoft has introduced some new Ninja Gaiden 4 options to its Xbox Design Lab program today. Live in the Lab right now, avid hackers and slashers can make custom variants of this new Ninja Gaiden 4 design - applicable to both the standard Xbox Series X|S...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Performance Modes Detailed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Up to 120FPS gameplay on Xbox!
Ninja Gaiden 4 is part of Microsoft's bumper first-party lineup for October 2025, and ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch in just a few months' time, the team's console performance targets have been revealed. On Xbox Series X, players will be able to pick between both 60FPS and 120FPS m
News Two Xbox First-Party Games Now Shipping On Disc In 2025, Says Retailer
Another great Microsoft reversal
Shortly after Microsoft lifted the lid on Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 during its 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, it was revealed that both of these games would get code-in-a-box physical releases - but the team has now reversed that decision and the two games will ship on-disc here in 2025. Hurrah! News of this...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Gets Release Date, Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This October
Busy October ahead!
It's been announced today that Ninja Gaiden 4 will release for Xbox Game Pass on October 21st, 2025! The date was revealed as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with a brand-new trailer which you can watch up above. October is already shaping up to be a busy month for Xbox-published projects! Here are more details on...
About The Game
The definitive ninja hack & slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Return of the Legend: Experience a return to the intense, high-speed combat that established NINJA GAIDEN as a premier action game series. Prepare for a legacy reborn with captivating style for a new generation of players.
Epic Hack and Slash Combat, Evolved: NINJA GAIDEN 4 fuses Team NINJA’s tempered combat philosophy with the stylish, dynamic action gameplay of PlatinumGames. Engage in visually stunning combat that rewards precision and strategy. Use Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform your weapons and unleash devastation upon your enemies, alongside legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow. The legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returns with a revamped yet familiar set of tools to master. With a customizable player experience, NINJA GAIDEN 4 will push action game veterans to their limits while allowing newcomers to enjoy a heart-pounding adventure full of twists and turns.
An Ancient Enemy Returns: An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the wake of an ancient enemy’s resurrection. The fate of the city lies in the hands of young ninja prodigy, Yakumo. Fighting his way through cybernetic ninja soldiers and otherworldly creatures, Yakumo must reconcile a destiny he shares with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself and free Tokyo from the ancient curse that brought the city to its knees.
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