In addition to the upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden 4 scheduled for late 2025, there is also Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remastered version of Ninja Gaiden II released on Xbox 360 in 2008.
The game has been remade using the Unreal Engine while staying true to the original gameplay. Some elements from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, the enhanced version from 2009, have been integrated as well. The Black version also introduces new playable characters such as Momiji, Ayana, and Rachel.
Fumihiko Yasuda, the head of Team Ninja, stated in an interview that they chose to remake Ninja Gaiden 2 because it is the standout action game in the series, allowing fans to enjoy it before the release of Ninja Gaiden 4. By adding “Black” to the end, similar to Ninja Gaiden Black which was an upgraded version of the first installment.
Team Ninja announced that 2025 is the “Year of the Ninja,” with a total of 3 Ninja Gaiden games to be played: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is now available for purchase on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC for $49.99.
TLDR: Ninja Gaiden series is getting a remake with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden 4 set for release in 2025. Additional characters and gameplay elements have been added, and 2025 is declared the “Year of the Ninja” with 3 games to be played. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is currently available on various platforms.
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