Is Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the Lowdown

Ninja Gaiden 4 is back in a big way, and we're excited to share the latest news about its availability on Microsoft's all-you-can-play Xbox Game Pass service. After a long wait of over 13 years since the last mainline entry, Ninja Gaiden 3, the highly anticipated sequel has finally arrived, and it's better than ever.

The game is available to play through Xbox Game Pass on both Xbox and PC at launch, with PC Game Pass providing access on the latter and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offering it on both. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass Premium subscribers will also get access within the next year. This means that fans of the franchise can enjoy Ninja Gaiden 4 without breaking the bank, thanks to the flexibility of Xbox Game Pass.

So, what makes Ninja Gaiden 4 so special? For starters, it's been a long time coming. Not counting remasters like this year's Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, it's been over 13 years since we last saw a mainline entry in the legendary action-adventure franchise. The wait was long, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is finally here, and it's better than ever.

Developed by a coalition of Team Ninja (Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty) and PlatinumGames (NieR: Automata, Bayonetta) developers backed by publishing from Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios, Ninja Gaiden 4 has reviewed very well across its Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 platforms. Critics and fans alike have praised the game for its blisteringly brutal and visceral melee combat, complete with tons of flashy combos, dodges, parries, weapons to wield, fighting styles, and more.

One of the standout features of Ninja Gaiden 4 is its high skill ceiling on its harder difficulties. This means that players who enjoy a challenge will be able to revel in as they hone their lethality and become the ultimate ninja warrior. The game also sports terrific overall variety and visual presentation, with protagonist Yakumo driven to battle everything from gruesome beasts of corruption to cybernetically enhanced shinobi in a near-future, cyberpunk-like Tokyo.

All of this together has made Ninja Gaiden 4 an exciting new title for franchise veterans and newcomers alike. And as a result, plenty of people want to know if they can check it out through Microsoft's all-you-can-play Xbox Game Pass service. The good news is that Ninja Gaiden 4 is available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, including through the $29.99 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming) and the $16.49 PC Game Pass (PC only). Additionally, it will also be included in the $14.99 Xbox Game Pass Premium tier within one year.

Of course, there are other ways to play Ninja Gaiden 4 as well. You can purchase a copy of the game permanently for $69.99 on all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Xbox app, Steam), and PS5. This may seem like a lot, but if you care about having the option to replay a single-player title like this in the future, it might be worth it.

Something important to note is that thanks to a sweet deal, you can get the Xbox version of Ninja Gaiden 4 for just $56.39 at Loaded (formerly CDKeys) right now. This is an awesome discount to get on a game that just came out, and since it supports Xbox Play Anywhere, you can play it on both Xbox and PC with full cross-progression.

Conclusion

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a stylish and spectacular slasher that fans of the franchise will adore. This confident revival hopefully bodes well for the future of the franchise, as well as the legends that remain at PlatinumGames. With its availability on Xbox Game Pass, Ninja Gaiden 4 is an exciting new title that's definitely worth checking out.

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