Ninja Gaiden 4 launches in just a few days on console and PC. Here’s everything you need to know about preload times, download size, and system requirements.
With Ninja Gaiden 4, one of the toughest action franchises in gaming history makes a return. In this guide, you’ll learn everything important about the release date, preload times, and PC system specs.
When does Ninja Gaiden 4 release?
Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released worldwide on October 21, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game is developed by Team Ninja in collaboration with PlatinumGames and published by Xbox Game Studios.
The story follows Yakumo, a member of the Raven Clan determined to end the Dark Dragon once and for all. Along the way, his path crosses with Ryu Hayabusa, the legendary hero of the series. Both characters are playable.
Ninja Gaiden 4: When does the preload start?
The preload for Ninja Gaiden 4 is already live – but only on select platforms:
- PC players can already download the game via the Microsoft Store. The Steam version currently does not support preload.
- On Xbox Series X/S, the preload is available for both pre-orders and Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
- PlayStation 5 users don’t have a preload option yet. It’s unclear whether Sony will enable it before October 21.
The download size varies depending on the platform: around 37GB on consoles, 55GB on PC (Microsoft Store), and a hefty 100GB required on Steam.
System requirements for Ninja Gaiden 4
The official PC specs call for modern hardware.
Minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 590 (8 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100 GB (SSD required)
- Additional notes: 1080p at 30 FPS, FSR quality “Low”, object quality “Low”
Recommended requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100 GB (SSD required)
- Additional notes: 1080p at 60 FPS, FSR quality “Medium”, object quality “Medium”
