Team Ninja Teases 30th Anniversary Plans

Team Ninja's 30th Anniversary: Big Plans on the Horizon

Team Ninja, the acclaimed studio behind iconic franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has hinted at significant projects for its 30th anniversary in 2025. While best known for its fast-paced action titles, Team Ninja has also expanded into the soulslike RPG genre with the successful Nioh series and collaborations with Square Enix, including Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The recent release of Rise of the Ronin further showcases the studio's versatility.

In a recent interview, Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda teased upcoming releases, promising titles "fitting for the occasion" of the studio's 30th anniversary. While specifics remain under wraps, speculation centers on potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden series.

What's in Store for 2025?

The anticipation is further fueled by the December 2024 Game Awards announcement of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a side-scrolling revival blending classic 8-bit gameplay with modern enhancements. This marks a significant return for the franchise after the divisive Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z in 2014.

Fans are also eagerly awaiting news regarding the Dead or Alive franchise, which hasn't seen a mainline release since 2019's Dead or Alive 6. The possibility of a new entry, or even a revitalization of the Nioh series, adds to the excitement surrounding Team Ninja's 30th-anniversary celebrations. 2025 promises to be a momentous year for this celebrated developer.