Ninja Gaiden 4 received an ESRB 17+ rating. The game is not for the faint of heart
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Ninja Gaiden 4 received an M (17+) rating from the ESRB. The reasons cited are blood, gore, profanity, and suggestive themes. The game is scheduled for release on October 21, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The main protagonist is a young ninja named Yakumo, trying to lift a curse from his clan. Third-person camera, fast and brutal combat: swords, claws, shurikens, and even a drill. Finishing moves are often shown in close-up — featuring severed heads and limbs, pools of blood, and dismembered bodies. All of this remains on screen until the end of the battle. Cutscenes also feature plenty of violence — enemies get sliced in half, characters lose limbs, and there are scenes of impalement with weapons.
The ESRB specifically noted suggestive themes. Female characters appear in revealing clothing with emphasis on breasts, and one scene features noticeable breast physics in motion. Strong language is used in dialogue.
Ninja Gaiden 4 continues the series after a 10-year hiatus. It is a direct sequel to the third installment, but with a new protagonist. Development is handled by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, with Xbox Game Studios serving as publisher.
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Cover art author: PlatinumGames. Cover art source: Twisted Voxel
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