Developer Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have posted a new clip of their upcoming action game, Ninja Gaiden 4.
This clip showcases what may be one of the game’s core mechanics: seamless weapon switching. In this gameplay, prospective players witness the new character Yakumo seamlessly swap between the Twin Blades, the Rapier, and the Staff.
This smooth combat appears to be at the core of this entry’s identity, alongside enhanced aerial maneuverability for enemy juggling.
You can view the game’s latest clip shown below:
Utilize all the weapons you unlock during combat. Switch from Twin Blades to Rapier to Staff seamlessly and obliterate all of your enemies with the smoothest of combat in #NINJAGAIDEN4.
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— Team NINJA (@TeamNINJAStudio) July 18, 2025
About Ninja Gaiden 4
This new mainline entry claims to be a return to the intense, high-speed action combat that fans of the series love, with a new protagonist, Yakumi, joining the fray alongside the returning Ryu. Players can anticipate using Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform their weapons, alongside legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow.
Narratively, a rain of misama plagues a near-future Tokyo following the resurrection of an ancient enemy. Yakumo appears to be the one who will steer the city’s fate, with his destiny intertwined with Ryu Hayabusa’s, needing to be reconciled.
Ninja Gaiden 4 will release on October 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.
