Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Announced for Nintendo Switch – Summer 2025 Release Date Revealed

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Announced for Nintendo Switch – Summer 2025 Release Date Revealed At The Game Awards 2024, Dotemu and The Game Kitchen unveiled Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a new 2D side-scrolling entry for the iconic Ninja Gaiden franchise.

Set to release on the Nintendo Switch and other major platforms in Summer 2025, Ragebound introduces a fresh hero to the series and marks a return to pixel art roots, thrilling fans with modern precision and nostalgic gameplay. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the product of a collaboration between Dotemu, recognized for their acclaimed work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and The Game Kitchen, developers behind the critically praised Blasphemous.

The game features Kenji Mozu, a new protagonist tasked with defending his village against an overwhelming demonic force.

This engaging narrative is framed within a reimagined universe inspired by classic Ninja Gaiden lore, where artfully crafted visuals and detailed environments bring every encounter to life. The announcement trailer, which debuted during The Game Awards, gave audiences their first glimpse of Ragebound in action.

The showcased screenshots revealed the game's "razor sharp pixel art excellence," highlighting stylish combat, intense platforming, and the atmospheric settings that long-time fans of the franchise have come to expect.

According to official game statements, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound combines "old-school gameplay" with "modern precision," supporting both accessible pick-up-and-play mechanics and deeper gameplay systems for dedicated players. The official synopsis sets the stage for the story: Ryu Hayabusa, the legendary ninja from previous games, travels to America to fulfill his father's wishes.

In his absence, the barrier separating the human world from the demonic realm collapses, leaving Hayabusa Village vulnerable to a fearsome invasion.

Players will step into Kenji Mozu's shoes to counter this threat, facing both classic foes such as the Black Spider Clan and newly designed adversaries, all rendered with a meticulous level of detail previously unattainable for the series. Dotemu’s previous success revitalizing retro games and The Game Kitchen’s expertise in artful, atmospheric design set the stage for a highly anticipated entry.

As the release date draws closer, more information—including gameplay demos and additional details—will be shared via Nintendo Direct presentations and the eShop, further building anticipation among Switch owners and series devotees. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound launches Summer 2025 across Nintendo Switch and additional platforms.

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting collaboration, which pays tribute to the franchise’s legacy while introducing new heroes and challenges for today’s gamers.

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