Ninja Gaiden 4 Trailer Breakdown: Everything You Need To Know

Ninja Gaiden 4’s new trailer showcases Yakumo’s new weapons and abilities. Check out our breakdown of the latest Ninja Gaiden 4 trailer.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Trailer Breakdown: Everything You Need To Know
Gamescom 2025 Ninja Gaiden 4 Trailer (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

As players eagerly await the latest entry in the Ninja Gaiden series, Team Ninja has finally unleashed a new trailer for Ninja Gaiden 4 at Gamescom 2025. The series, renowned for its lightning-quick combat and unforgiving difficulty, is returning to its roots and stepping into a new generation. The trailer highlights the acrobatics and brutal dismemberments that fans have craved since the last mainline entry.

The footage confirms that this new chapter will bridge the old and the new. The trailer features the return of the legendary Ryu Hayabusa alongside a brand-new protagonist, Yakumo of the Raven Clan. This dual-hero approach suggests a narrative that expands the lore while delivering the signature combat the series is famous for. The protagonists seem to clash ideologically, but will have to overcome their differences to take on a new enemy. The trailer is packed with clues, new weapons, and terrifying foes, offering plenty for fans to dissect.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Gamescom 2025 Trailer Breakdown

Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden 4
New Blood & Classic Steel – Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden 4 (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

The trailer immediately establishes its new star, Yakumo, who is not just a reskin of Ryu. His fighting style is distinctly brutal and heavy-handed. The trailer also shows a pair of devastating bionic arms for Yakumo. This allows for powerful, crushing blows and unique grab techniques to dismantle foes. He is also shown wielding a massive, saw-edged Fuma Shuriken, a multi-bladed projectile that can be used with his new bionic arms.

While Yakumo brings new energy, classic hero Ryu Hayabusa makes his appearance to showcase the lethal precision that defines him. The trailer highlights his mastery of the classic Dragon Sword. The teaser also offers glimpses of new, monstrous bosses, including a demonic entity and biomechanical enemies. This suggests a fusion of the franchise’s supernatural and technological threats.

Lastly, the new trailer reaffirmed that the Ninja Gaiden 4 release date is still set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The video also revealed that Xbox players will be able to get it on Day 1 for free if they have an active Game Pass subscription.


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