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The Xbox Developer_Direct presentation in January 2025 brought several surprises, but one of the most notable was the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4, a game that has been in development for a long time. According to Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, discussions about a new Ninja Gaiden game began six or seven years ago, when the Xbox team “knocked on some doors and asked 'What if…?'”
In an interview with the podcast Radio GamertagSpencer spoke How the Xbox team worked to improve its relationships with Japanese developers. Spencer emphasized that it was necessary to “listen” to developers to ensure Xbox had a healthy relationship with them. “I’m happy with our relationships with publishers in Japan,” Spencer said. “This is what the Xbox community deserves and I want to stay focused on it.”
A relationship from which we all benefit
In recent years, Xbox has made significant strides in terms of Japanese support for the platform, with titles like Sega's Like a Dragon and Persona, and helping promote Sega and Atlus' 2024 RPG Metaphor ReFantazio, which received several nominations. Ninja Gaiden 4 arrives 12 years after Ninja Gaiden 3, the franchise's last mainline gamehas. The game is a joint effort between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, with Xbox Game Studios Publishing overseeing the project.
The collaboration between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames is a highlight in the development of Ninja Gaiden 4. Both teams have extensive experience in creating hack & slash style action games, which suggests that the game could be an experience exciting for players who are fans of the franchise. With the oversight of Xbox Game Studios Publishing and the initial push of Xbox Game Pass, the title is a guaranteed success.
