Ninja Gaiden 4 - Release Date October 21, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 is scheduled to release on October 21, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Release Times by Region:

• Worldwide: 12:00 AM local time (midnight launch)
• PC (Steam): 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM BST
• Xbox Game Pass: 12:00 AM EDT (9:00 PM PDT Oct 20)
• PlayStation Store: 12:00 AM local time

Pre-load: Available 48 hours before launch (October 19, 2025)

The use of Denuvo anti-tamper technology has not been officially confirmed yet. We'll update this information as soon as it's announced.

Based on pre-release information, Ninja Gaiden 4 is estimated to take 15-20 hours to complete the main story, with additional time for side content and higher difficulties.

While Ninja Gaiden 4 continues the series' legacy, it's designed to be accessible to newcomers. However, playing previous games will give you a deeper appreciation of the lore and characters.

Ninja Gaiden 4 features multiple difficulty levels to accommodate both newcomers and veterans. The game includes an adjustable difficulty system, allowing players to customize their experience.

Ninja Gaiden 4 will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one. Standard Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also have access.

Ninja Gaiden 4 features manual save points located at glowing shrines throughout each chapter. The game also has an auto-save system that creates checkpoints after major battles and story events.

• Save Shrines: Interact with glowing dragon statues to manually save progress
• Auto-save: Automatic checkpoints after boss fights and cutscenes
• Chapter Select: Unlock after first playthrough to revisit any chapter
• Save Slots: 10 manual save slots available

Tip: Save before challenging encounters and use Chapter Select to collect missed items.

Ryu Hayabusa is automatically unlocked after completing the main story (Chapter 14 final boss). Once unlocked:

• Access Ryu through Chapter Select mode
• Replay any chapter with Ryu's unique moveset and weapons
• Ryu starts with the Dragon Sword and has access to 8 total weapons
• All progression (upgrades, collectibles) carries over between characters