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Ninja Gaiden 3 (2012)

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Ninja Gaiden 4 is an upcoming action-adventure game co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is the first mainline title in Koei Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden series in over 13 years, and the direct sequel to Ninja Gaiden 3 (2012). The game primarily follows a new character named Yakumo, though series' protagonist Ryu Hayabusa is also playable and has a significant role in the story. Ninja Gaiden 4 is set to be released worldwide for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in late 2025.

Ninja Gaiden 4 takes place a "significant amount of time" after Ninja Gaiden 3 in a near-future Tokyo, that was plunged into chaos by the return of the Dark Dragon, a malevolent entity behind the Dark Dragon Blade from Ninja Gaiden (2004), and main antagonist of Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (2008). Under the influence of the Underworld, the city takes on a rainy cyberpunk-like aesthetic. According to the director, these unsettling conditions add to the game' core themes and the key concept of "adversity".[1]

A new protagonist, young ninja Yakumo, was introduced to make the game more approachable to new players. He fights using "Bloodraven Form", a technique that manipulates his blood and blood of the enemies to create powerful weapons that strike down many foes at once. The veteran Ryu Hayabusa serves as a "major challenge and growth milestone" for Yakumo, while also being playable throughout the story, utilizing similar moveset and tools to his earlier appearances. In addition, some of the series' signature moves, such as Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow, are available to both characters.