NINJA GAIDEN 4

A new hero in a cursed Tokyo

Released on 21 October 2025 on PC (Steam and Xbox PC), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and included at launch in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, NINJA GAIDEN 4 follows Yakumo of the Raven Clan as he tries to free Tokyo from a miasma rain tied to the Dark Dragon’s return. Ryu Hayabusa is playable for part of the adventure. Difficulty and accessibility options help newcomers.

What the press says

GamesRadar+, on PS5 Pro, calls it a genre triumph with over-the-top action that rewards patience and mastery, though some sections feel unnecessary. Push Square, on PS5, enjoys the combat and the many accessibility settings but notes low-quality visuals at points, repetitive environments, an unremarkable story and action that is occasionally hard to read. XDA, on PS5, praises the series’ best combat but finds the English voice acting poor, the camera intrusive and the level design repetitive, hence its 6/10.

Platforms and prices

On 11 November 2026 the standard edition costs €69.99 on Steam and the PlayStation Store, and €58.99 on the Xbox Store (an Xbox Play Anywhere purchase valid on Xbox Series and PC). The Deluxe Edition, which adds The Two Masters content among other items, costs €89.99 on all three stores. Upgrades and add-ons sold separately are not compared, nor is subscription access through Game Pass.

Who is it for?

Fans of demanding action games who mainly want fast, technical combat rather than a memorable story.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average computed from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 11 November 2026: GamesRadar+ 5/5, Push Square 7/10 and XDA 6/10. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.