Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Announcement

Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Ambitious 2025 Plans

Team Ninja, the Koei Tecmo subsidiary renowned for its action-packed franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has hinted at significant projects marking its 30th anniversary in 2025. Beyond these iconic series, the studio has also built a strong reputation with its soulslike RPGs, including the acclaimed Nioh series and collaborations with Square Enix (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty). The recent release of Rise of the Ronin further solidified their diverse portfolio.

According to comments made by Fumihiko Yasuda (via 4Gamer.net and Gematsu), Team Ninja aims to launch titles befitting this milestone anniversary. While details remain scarce, speculation centers on potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden series. Yasuda simply stated, "In 2025, Team Ninja will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and we hope to announce and release titles fitting for the occasion."

Team Ninja's 2025 Possibilities:

One confirmed project is already underway: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a side-scrolling title revealed at The Game Awards 2024. This new entry blends classic 8-bit Ninja Gaiden gameplay with modern enhancements, bridging the gap between the franchise's past and present. This follows the divisive 2014 release of Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z.

The Dead or Alive franchise, last updated with Dead or Alive 6 in 2019, is another prime candidate for a significant anniversary release. Recent years have seen spin-off titles rather than mainline entries, leaving fans hopeful for a return to form. The Nioh series also holds a place in fans' hopes for a 2025 announcement.

The anticipation surrounding Team Ninja's 30th-anniversary lineup is high, promising a potentially exciting year for fans of the studio's diverse and action-packed games.