Team Ninja Hints at 30th Anniversary Celebration

Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Ambitious 2025 Plans

Team Ninja, the renowned Koei Tecmo subsidiary, has hinted at significant projects to mark its 30th anniversary in 2025. Famous for its iconic Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive franchises, the studio has also expanded its portfolio to include critically acclaimed soulslike RPGs like the Nioh series and collaborations with Square Enix (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty). The recent PlayStation 5 exclusive, Rise of the Ronin, further showcases Team Ninja's versatility.

Fumihiko Yasuda, from Team Ninja, recently revealed plans for "titles fitting for the occasion" during the studio's 30th anniversary year. While details remain scarce, speculation centers on potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden series. The statement itself fuels anticipation for major announcements and releases in 2025.

Team Ninja's 2025 Possibilities:

The already-announced Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is set to revitalize the franchise in 2025, delivering a side-scrolling experience that blends classic 8-bit gameplay with modern enhancements. This follows the divisive 2014 release, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z.

The Dead or Alive franchise, last updated with Dead or Alive 6 in 2019, is another strong contender for a major anniversary release. Recent years have seen spin-offs like Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Scarlet and Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme, but fans eagerly await a new mainline entry. The Nioh series is also a popular candidate for a new installment amongst fans.

The upcoming year promises exciting developments from Team Ninja, as the studio prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary with what is sure to be a momentous release or series of releases.