Summary
- Ninja Gaiden 4 launched globally this October 21, 2025, with release times starting at 5PM PT on October 20 in the United States.
- Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Install sizes range from 23.55GB on PS5 to 54.9GB on PC, and preloading is currently available across all platforms.
Team Ninja and Platinum Games finally put a dot on the decade of waiting for Ninja Gaiden fans! Ninja Gaiden 4 brings back legendary ninja Ryu Hayabusa alongside Yakumo as they navigate the dangerous Tokyo underworld. Here’s the complete list of Ninja Gaiden 4 release time to start your ninja adventure early!
Complete Global Release Schedule
The ninja adventure begins for some players as Ninja Gaiden 4 launched already! On October 20, the game was released in the United States, allowing them to enjoy the game early. Meanwhile, here’s the complete release time of Ninja Gaiden 4 globally:
Monday, October 20, 2025:
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- 5:00 PM PT (Los Angeles/Seattle)
- 6:00 PM CST (Mexico City)
- 7:00 PM CST (Chicago/Austin)
- 8:00 PM ET (New York)
- 9:00 PM BRT (São Paulo)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025:
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- 1:00 AM BST (London)
- 2:00 AM CEST (Paris/Berlin)
- 9:00 AM KST (Seoul)
- 9:00 AM JST (Tokyo)
- 11:00 AM AEDT (Sydney)
- 1:00 PM NZDT (Auckland)
This schedule gives North American players the advantage to enjoy the game from Monday evening. Meanwhile, European players see releases in the early morning of Tuesday, alongside the midday launch for the Asia-Pacific region.
Game Pass Availability and Download Information
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass holders get the Ninja Gaiden 4 as part of the day-one release. It becomes available on Game Pass at the same official launch times mentioned above for each region. However, there is no early access option available despite purchasing premium editions or special packages.
All players gain access simultaneously at their region’s designated launch time. Also, PS5 users benefit from the smallest file size at just 23.55 GB, allowing them to download and install quicker. On the other hand, Xbox Series X|S versions need 36.82GB of storage space while PC players require 54.9GB. These file sizes may also increase with future updates and patches.
What to Expect from Ninja Gaiden 4
It has been a long time since Ninja Gaiden added a new entry to their franchise, raising expectations from fans and gaming community. This new entry will feature multiple difficulty settings to make it more accessible to newcomers. Although it will still offer the punishing challenge experience that veterans are looking forward to.
Besides, it’ll explore the themes of the Tokyo underworld, introducing Yakumo as a new playable protagonist. Moreover, it will bring the series icon Ryu Hayabusa alongside throughout the journey. This new entry also serves as collaboration between Platinum’s expertise in action combat plus Team Ninja’s legacy.
Conclusion
Keep in mind when is Ninja Gaiden 4 release time in your region! North American players enjoyed the game early followed by the European and Asia-Pacific players. Also, take note of the download size to prevent any storage issue upon download of the game.
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