Team Ninja Teases 30th Anniversary Plans

Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Ambitious 2025 Plans

Team Ninja, the Koei Tecmo subsidiary famed for its action-packed franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has hinted at significant projects for its 30th anniversary in 2025. Beyond these iconic series, the studio has also garnered success with soulslike RPGs, including the Nioh series and collaborations such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The recent release of Rise of the Ronin further showcases Team Ninja's diverse portfolio.

In a recent interview (via 4Gamer.net and Gematsu), Fumihiko Yasuda of Team Ninja hinted at upcoming releases, describing them as "titles fitting for the occasion." While specifics remain undisclosed, speculation centers around potential new entries in the Ninja Gaiden or Dead or Alive franchises. Yasuda's statement, "In 2025, Team Ninja will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and we hope to announce and release titles fitting for the occasion," fuels anticipation among fans.

Team Ninja's 2025 Possibilities:

The anticipation is further heightened by the recent announcement of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound at The Game Awards 2024. This new side-scrolling title will blend classic 8-bit gameplay with modern elements, bridging the gap between the series' origins and its 3D iterations. This follows the divisive Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z (2014) as the latest mainline entry.

Meanwhile, the Dead or Alive franchise, last updated with Dead or Alive 6 in 2019, has seen only spin-offs in recent years. Fans eagerly await news of a new mainline entry to coincide with Team Ninja's anniversary. Similarly, there's considerable interest in potential announcements for the popular Nioh series. The year 2025 promises exciting developments from this celebrated developer.