Okay, ninja fans, listen up! NINJA GAIDEN 4 is officially on its way, and the launch trailer just dropped! As someone who's spent countless hours mastering Ryu Hayabusa's moves, I'm seriously excited about this one. It seems like Xbox Game Studios, Team NINJA, and PlatinumGames are teaming up to deliver something special.

It looks like they're aiming to bring back that classic, super-fast combat that made the series famous. I'm talking about the kind of action that requires skill and precision. But with a fresh, modern twist, which is exactly what I'd expect from a new title on current generation consoles.

What to Expect

From what I can gather, the combat system is getting a serious upgrade. We're talking about a fusion of Team NINJA's combat know-how with PlatinumGames' signature stylish action. Expect crazy combos, devastating special moves, and, of course, plenty of blood. The trailer shows off some cool new features like Bloodbind Ninjutsu, which lets you transform your weapons for maximum damage. And don't worry, classic moves like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow are making a comeback too!

The legendary Ryu Hayabusa is back, but there is a new young ninja prodigy, Yakumo, who will need to save Tokyo from an ancient enemy that has resurrected. So, if you are a new player or a veteran, it seems like the learning curve will be adapted so anyone can enjoy this adventure.

NINJA GAIDEN 4 is hitting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store) on October 21. Plus, it's going to be available on Game Pass, which is awesome!