Hack’n’slash franchise Ninja Gaiden will be back with its fourth mainline title this October! Legacy meets innovation in Ninja Gaiden 4, which blends style with no-holds-barred combat. A new trailer debuted today at the Xbox Games Showcase, providing fans with a great look at the game’s trademark intense, high-speed combat.
Today’s trailer gives fans a deeper look at young ninja prodigy Yakumo and the array of new weapons at his disposal. (Watch here.)
Here is a trailer description from Xbox:
From seamless weapon switching and obliteration techniques to the explosive return of Bloodbind Ninjutsu and Ninpo arts, the trailer teases a brutal, stylish evolution of the series. With a sneak peek at new characters like Seori, massive boss battles, the mysterious connection to the legendary Ryu Hayabusa, and a near-future Tokyo struggling in the grips of an overwhelming evil, Ninja Gaiden 4 is set to deliver a legacy reborn.
The key features of the game, from Xbox Game Studios, include:
- 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.
Developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, and published by Xbox Game Studios, Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released for PC via Steam/Microsoft, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on October 21.
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