Team Ninja's 30th Anniversary: Big Plans on the Horizon
Team Ninja, the Koei Tecmo subsidiary renowned for franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has hinted at significant projects to commemorate its 30th anniversary in 2025. While famous for its action-packed titles, the studio has also expanded its portfolio to include successful soulslike RPGs, such as the 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 versatility.
According to 4Gamer.net (as reported by Gematsu), Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda alluded to upcoming releases "fitting for the occasion." While details remain scarce, speculation centers around potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden series. Yasuda's statement confirmed a desire to deliver anniversary-worthy titles in 2025.
Team Ninja's 2025 Possibilities:
The announcement of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound at The Game Awards 2024 already fulfills part of this promise. This side-scrolling title aims to recapture the classic 8-bit era's challenging gameplay while incorporating modern elements, bridging the gap between the older and newer 3D installments.
The Dead or Alive franchise, however, hasn't seen a mainline entry since 2019's Dead or Alive 6. Fans eagerly anticipate a new installment, hoping the anniversary will mark its return. Similarly, the popular Nioh series is another potential candidate for a new release or significant announcement.
The anticipation is high as gamers await Team Ninja's 30th-anniversary reveals, promising a year filled with exciting possibilities.
