Ninja Gaiden 4 captivated audiences at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 with breathtaking new footage that unveiled its intense boss battles and teased narrative elements. Devotees of this legendary ninja action-adventure franchise can anticipate heart-pounding combat in Ninja Gaiden 4 as they confront formidable adversaries and potentially reunite with at least one recognizable ally.

The series originated with Tecmo before its fusion with Koei, and the history of Ninja Gaiden games stretches back to 1988 when the inaugural title debuted exclusively in arcades. Transitioning to Nintendo consoles in North America the subsequent year, it established itself as one of the most challenging NES games ever created, spawning over 20 distinct releases throughout more than thirty years.

A fresh trailer unveiled at Gamescom features Ninja Gaiden 4 hero Yakumo executing rapid combos with bladed weapons, supported by classic ninja equipment such as oversized shurikens and advanced technology including substantial mechanical claws mounted on his back. Similarly, gamers must brace themselves to battle enemies equipped with heavy artillery and mystical abilities, ranging from mechanized armor suits to a climactic confrontation with the Dark Dragon.