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Ninja Gaiden 4 Enters Final Stretch Following Strong Preview Builds

Directors at PlatinumGames credit their collaboration with Team Ninja with refining Bloodraven mechanics to create hybrid combat systems.

Yakumo drawing his sword against a boss in Ninja Gaiden 4
Bloodraven Form moves can deal devastating damage.
Yakumo fighting the courtesan boss in Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja Gaiden 4

Overview

  • Ninja Gaiden 4 has reached its final development phase with preview builds earning praise for their responsive controls and balanced gameplay systems.
  • A partnership between PlatinumGames and Team Ninja under Koei Tecmo’s oversight has blended combo-driven mechanics with the series’ signature visceral action.
  • Players will alternate between new protagonist Yakumo, wielding unique Bloodraven abilities, and returning hero Ryu Hayabusa with distinct combat styles.
  • The Bloodraven Form mechanic underwent extensive balancing to integrate seamlessly into combat after early builds made it overpowered.
  • The game is set to launch October 21 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.