Xbox's big Developer Direct has arrived for 2025 and promises to reveal more about DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4! While we don't know exactly what these studios will show, we will be covering it live and updating this page as the show goes on!
What are you most excited for? Let us know below!
Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced From Team Ninja and PlatinumGames for Fall 2025
Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have announced Ninja Gaiden 4, which will be the first entry in the beloved franchise in over a decade.
While Ryu Hayabusa will play an important role in the story and will be playable, Ninja Gaiden 4 will star Yakumo, a new character from the Raven Clan.
“A significant amount of time has passed since NINJA GAIDEN 3, and players will find themselves arriving in a gruesomely transformed Tokyo," Ninja Gaiden 4 director and producer from PlatinumGames, Yuji Nakao, said to Xbox Wire. "One of the key themes of this story is the return of the Dark Dragon, which has plunged the city into chaos. Within these unsettling conditions, Yakumo will have to face off against his foes, as well as the formidable Master Ninja himself, Ryu Hayabusa."
Yakumo will not have an easy road through Tokyo, as it has been threatened and changed by the Dark Dragon's miasma rain. Luckily, he'll have some new abilities like being able to travel at high speeds via rail and wire-based actions.
Yakumo will also be able to use his "Bloodraven Form," which is described as a "technique that manipulates the blood of oneself and enemies, transforming it into a massive weapon capable of slicing through multiple foes at once." When "certain conditions" are met, he will also be able to unleash a move called "Bloodbath Kill" which will "instantly bisect enemies in one strike."
Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released in Fall 2025.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Is Now Available Via a Surprise Shadow Drop
We may have to wait a bit for Ninja Gaiden 4, but fans of Ryu Hayabusa can rest easy knowing they can jump into Ninja Gaiden 2 Black right now via Xbox Game Pass as it has had a surprise shadow drop during the Xbox Developer Direct!
South of Midnight Gets a April 2025 Release Date
We Happy Few developer Compulsion Games not only showed off a new look at South of Midnight during the Xbox Developer Direct, but it also announced that it will be released on April 8, 2025.
In the trailer, Hazel takes center stage and we get to see her impressive powers in action. From weaving with magic to conjuring things to overcoming environmental obstacles, she will have a lot of tools at her disposal to conquer any challenge that heads her way.
Throughout South of Midnight, Hazel will travel to different regions that are run by magical creatures inspired by Southern Gothic history. She'll need to help heal them by collecting their fragmented memories should she hope to emerge victorious.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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