Team Ninja Celebrates Milestone with Exclusive Anniversary Teases

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 to mark its 30th anniversary in 2025. Beyond these iconic series, the studio has also built a strong reputation for its soulslike RPGs, including the critically acclaimed Nioh series and collaborations with Square Enix on titles 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.

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

Looking Ahead to Team Ninja's 2025 Lineup

The anticipation is further fueled by the recent announcement at The Game Awards 2024: the return of Ninja Gaiden with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. This side-scrolling title promises a nostalgic blend of classic 8-bit gameplay and modern enhancements, bridging the gap between the series' origins and its 3D iterations. The last mainline entry, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, remains a divisive point for fans.

Meanwhile, the Dead or Alive franchise, absent a mainline entry since 2019's Dead or Alive 6, has seen only spin-offs in recent years. Many fans are hopeful that the 30th anniversary will bring a much-anticipated return to the core fighting game series. Similarly, there's considerable fan interest in a potential new installment of the Nioh series. 2025 promises to be a significant year for Team Ninja and its loyal fanbase.