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Ninja Gaiden 4 Launches on PS5, Xbox, and PC With Day-One Game Pass and Strong Early Reviews

Critics highlight a combat-first return from the Team NinjaPlatinumGames collaboration, with modern assists and performance options.

Overview

  • The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with day-one access for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
  • Early reviews praise the sharp, technical melee combat and polished feel, while noting some late-game repetition, pacing lulls, and occasional camera issues.
  • A dual-protagonist structure introduces new lead Yakumo alongside a playable Ryu Hayabusa, set against a rain-blighted near-future Tokyo tied to the Dark Dragon.
  • New systems emphasize aggressive play with forms like Bloodraven/Bloodbind, fluid weapon switching, parry timing, a full training mode, and scalable difficulty from Hero to unlockable Master Ninja.
  • Technical coverage cites multiple performance modes including a 120 FPS option, with PS5 Pro-specific settings offering additional frame rate and visual choices.