Ninja Gaiden sneaks back onto screens with the announcement of Ragebound

Exciting news for fans of the iconic action series Ninja Gaiden! The Game Awards kicked off with the announcement of a new 2D action title called Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, produced by developer The Game Kitchen with DotEmu as the publisher.

For fans of 2D reimaginings, this is a thrilling development as DotEmu is known for publishing games like Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge. The Game Kitchen, known for the Blasphemous games, is well-equipped for delivering tough but fair 2D combat.

The trailer hints at a return to the original 2D art style, with Ryu Hayabusa making an appearance alongside a new blue-clad ninja protagonist. Will this new character receive a name and a tragic backstory to rival Ryu’s?

The gameplay showcased in the trailer promises intense 2D action, with a focus on combat mechanics like parries, acrobatics, and exploration. Fans of the series will appreciate the nod to the 8-bit origins of Ninja Gaiden.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is set for a Summer 2025 release. Stay tuned to TheSixthAxis for more updates from The Game Awards!