Ninja Gaiden 4 is just inches away from its official launch. This upcoming release also marks the comeback of the popular action title. It returns after more than 10 years without a new entry. The previous installment in the game series was back in 2012. Now, it is back to deliver the classic high-octane combat gameplay for fans. Plus, there will be modern innovations. So, long-time players and newbies can expect a thrilling experience.
Story and Characters
As announced by Team NINJA, this 4th entry takes place in a near-future Tokyo consumed by an ancient curse. Likewise, the story introduces a new protagonist — Yakumo. He is a young ninja prodigy who needs to fight cybernetic ninja soldiers and creatures to save the city. On top of that, he must confront his fate tied to the legendary Ryu Hayabusa.
Aside from Yakumo and Ryu, other characters also play crucial roles in this tale:
Kagachi – Supreme Commander of the Divine Dragon Order
Misaki – Chief Strategist of the Raven Clan
Seori – Priestess
Tyran – Martial Arts Master of the Raven Clan
Umi – Comms Specialist of the Raven Clan
Combat and Gameplay
Based on the official website, Ninja Gaiden 4 will bring an evolved take on the epic hack-and-slash combat. In particular, the key features include the Bloodraven Form of Yakumo and the Gleam State of Ryu. These basic actions result in powerful attacks. Similarly, players can find many other actions and techniques that elevate the fighting aspect.
At the same time, the game has an expansive weapon arsenal. It allows players to choose what matches their needs and preferences. Likewise, this feature helps them develop their own style in combat.
System Requirements
To play with the best gaming experience, the developers provided two sets of ideal PC requirements.
Minimum PC specs:
DirectX: Version 12
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 590 (VRAM 8GB)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
Sound Card: 16-bit 48 kHz
Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended PC specs:
DirectX: Version 12
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT (VRAM 8GB)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Sound Card: 16-bit 48kHz
Storage: 100 GB available space
Note: A fast SSD is also required for installation.
Editions and Release Schedule
The game arrives in a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. Specifically, players will get only the base game in the Standard, while the Deluxe comes with extra perks. In passing, these bonuses are as follows:
Future DLC
Skins
Weapon Set
In-game currency
In-game items
Ninja Gaiden 4 officially comes out on October 21. Meanwhile, the release times of the game may differ depending on the region. Some areas may have access to download the game as early as October 20. It will be available across the Microsoft Store, PS5, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Series X|S.