Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series) today announced the digital release date for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound during the State of Play showcase. Sharpen your blade for a demonic invasion when this 2D side-scrolling action-platformer launches on July 31 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Before that, players can obliterate demons when the first playable demo of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound premieres during Steam Next Fest next week.
The NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound release date trailer unleashes a wave of otherworldly malevolence requiring surgical evasion and razor-sharp precision. Stand still and you’ll die. Only true ninjas will survive relentless assaults from blades, claws, and demonic enemies! Master the distinct abilities of Kenji and Kumori—the two playable characters showcased in today’s new gameplay—through thrilling action inheriting the legacy of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ NINJA GAIDEN series.
Today’s reveal confirms guest composers Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta, and Kaori Nakabai—creators of the original NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy’s soundtracks—have contributed to NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. Lead composer is Sergio de Prado, best known for his work on the acclaimed Blasphemous series.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound begins immediately after the opening moments of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN. The veil between human and demon realms has shattered, leaving the world tethered to a portal of darkness. With Ryu Hayabusa having left Hayabusa Village to avenge his father, Kenji Mozu—a young ninja and central figure in NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound—must rise to obliterate the forces of evil.
Kenji and Kumori’s high-stakes missions unfold with breathless battles against formidable bosses. Featuring skill progression, hidden collectibles, unlockable secret quests, precise and demanding platforming sequences, optional challenges, and more, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound delivers a gripping modernization of the tense, satisfyingly swift combat the series is renowned for.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound showcases crystalline pixel art evoking classic 2D games, bringing lush environments and a menacing cast of enemies to life with striking and wonderfully intricate detail. Dynamic action blends seamlessly with a pitch-perfect soundtrack—enhanced by contributions from special guest composers—forging an unforgettable adventure.
