Ninja Gaiden 4 Set for Release with Day-One Game Pass Release
The team of Ninja Gaiden is ready back together! Ninja Gaiden 4 is being brought to life with a collaborative effort from Team Ninja and Platinum Games which is set to release in 2025. The game will have a Game Pass available on launch date.
Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced this year at the latest Xbox Developer Direct event. The window for its release was set for late 2025 making it the first game released after a decade-long hiatus.
In addition to Ninja Gaiden 4 other games like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 were revealed as well.
The developers are now Platinum Games, known for their action-based games like Bayonetta and Nier: Automata, are working with the original Team Ninja for this installment of the endlessly popular series. This will guarantee one of the bests, if not THE best game in the series.
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Launch Day Game Pass Availability
Unlike the previous versions, Ninja Gaiden 4 will be developed and published by American company Xbox Game Studios, meaning it will not be under any borders when it is released on Game Pass as it will have no region lock. Because it will be a first party title, it’s guaranteed to be released on Microsoft Game Pass on its launch day.
Game Pass is a subscription-based platform by Microsoft that offers a plethora of games for a single monthly fee.
Adding Ninja Gaiden 4 to Game Pass allows gamers to forgo the usual price tag of $70, making it more accessible to a larger fan base. Better yet, players get to save some money too.
A Big Boost for the Franchise
It’s a great idea having the game on Game Pass. Die-hard fans and casual new players alike will have the opportunity to experience the game without breaking the bank. Not to mention, Microsoft revitalizes interest in the franchise by porting old titles as well.
Simultaneously when Ninja Gaiden 4 was revealed, Microsoft also announced the remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which was released in 2008, and is now also on Game Pass. Further, the Ninja Gaiden Master Collection which consists of the first three games remastered is available too. This allows fans to appreciate the legacy of the franchise before playing the newest installment.
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What to Expect
Intense action combat, great graphics, and fluid gameplay are all things to look forward to in the new installment of the gaiden franchise. The collaboration between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames raises the bar, and the addition to Game Pass will drive the massive player count in the history of the franchise.
Old or new fans, you will have plenty of things to look forward to in 2025.
We can only hope that this new installment meets the criteria of being one of the best Game Pass games in the year.
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