2D platforming is getting one of its classics back, with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound revealed at the preshow of The Game Awards 2024. Set for launch in Summer 2025, the game’s development is being led by The Game Kitchen, the folks behind the Blasphemous series, published by Dotemu and in cooperation with Koei Tecmo.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Ninja Gaiden series from the 8-bit era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure.
The story begins when Ryu Hayabusa journeys to America to honour his father’s will. While he is away, the barrier between the human and the demon worlds suddenly shatters, unleashing a terrifying army upon the Hayabusa Village, which now faces an unprecedented threat in Ryu’s absence. To stand against this new threat, Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from the Hayabusa Village, rises to the challenge.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound retains the pick-up-and-play action of the classic titles, while introducing new layers of depth. Like the 3D entries, the platformer’s mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master, inviting players to challenge the limits of their player skills to satisfy the fans of the Ninja Gaiden series.
Visually, witness a reimagined version of the classic Ninja Gaiden universe, brought to life through stunning, meticulously crafted visuals. Every enemy is recreated with a level of detail that was once impossible. The brutal, nostalgia-filled aesthetic of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound pays homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of modern pixel art, making every battle a feast for the eyes.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound launches Summer 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
