Ninja Gaiden 4 to get The Two Masters expansion in early 2026

Ninja Gaiden 4 will receive its first major expansion, The Two Masters, in early 2026, developer Team Ninja and collaborator PlatinumGames said, months after the base game launches on October 21, 2025. The expansion will add new playable content for both of the game's protagonists, new postgame challenges and a continuation of the story that follows events after the main campaign.

In an interview, PlatinumGames producer-director Yuji Nakao and Team Ninja director Masakazu Hirayama said The Two Masters will include a unique weapon for Ryu Hayabusa and a different weapon for newcomer Yakumo, each introducing distinct mechanics and playstyles. Developers described Ryu's new armament as dual, pincer-like gauntlets that enable precise, high-speed abilities, while Yakumo will wield a large scythe that reflects his expressive combat approach. The expansion will also feature new story episodes told from both characters' perspectives and separate postgame challenge modes, intended to extend play beyond the base 15 to 20 hours of story content.

Hirayama said, "There is a lot of content for players to dig into. And we can't wait to share more details with players as they become available."...