Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Ambitious 2025 Plans
Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja, renowned for franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, is gearing up for a significant 30th anniversary celebration in 2025. Beyond its flagship titles, the studio has also achieved success with soulslike RPGs such as the Nioh series and collaborations like Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Following the critically acclaimed Rise of the Ronin in 2024, anticipation is high for their 2025 announcements.
In a recent interview, Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda hinted at major releases planned for the anniversary, promising titles "fitting for the occasion." While specifics remain undisclosed, speculation centers on potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden series.
Potential 2025 Releases:
The already announced Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a side-scrolling title blending classic 8-bit gameplay with modern enhancements, is set to launch in 2025. This follows the divisive Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z (2014) and marks a significant return for the franchise.
The Dead or Alive series, last updated with Dead or Alive 6 in 2019, is another strong contender for a major anniversary release. Fans eagerly await a new mainline entry, hoping to see Team Ninja revive this iconic fighting game franchise. The possibility of a new Nioh installment also fuels fan excitement.
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The coming year promises exciting developments from Team Ninja as they commemorate three decades of game development. Their commitment to delivering high-quality titles suggests a significant anniversary celebration is in store for fans.