Ninja Gaiden 4 presents its story trailer and reveals new details about its gameplay

Team Ninja and PlatinumGames delve into combat systems, difficulty and customization.

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The return of Ryu Hayabusa is getting closer. In its new story-focused trailer, Ninja Gaiden 4 has shown a glimpse of the showdown between the legendary ninja and Yakumo, his new rival. Meanwhile, Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have shared key information about the game’s approach and content, which will arrive soon on Xbox and Game Pass.

In a joint interview, Masakazu Hirayama (Team Ninja director) and Yuji Nakao (PlatinumGames director and producer) have explained how the team is combining the precision of classic combat with new layers of strategy and customization. The goal, according to both, is to create the most intense and fluid experience in the series to date, while maintaining the spirit of the most demanding hack and slash games.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Bets on Challenge and Customization

• Among the most interesting details, the developers have revealed the Ninja Coin system, a new currency that players will earn by defeating the most powerful enemies or large groups. These coins can be used to unlock moves, special techniques, and equipment upgrades, expanding the range of combat options.

Difficulty Options

• The game will include three main difficulty levels (Normal, Hard, and Heroic) designed to offer a balanced progression and, at the same time, an extreme challenge for the most experienced players. It has also been confirmed that Ninja Gaiden 4 will take into account the speedrunner community, with missions designed to reward precision and speed.

On the other hand, the team has emphasized that the storyline will have a stronger role than in previous installments, showing the relationship between Ryu and Yakumo and their conflict within the new narrative framework. All this, accompanied by the visual style and pace characteristic of PlatinumGames.