Team Ninja Celebrates 30 Years with Ambitious 2025 Plans
Team Ninja, the Koei Tecmo subsidiary renowned for its action-packed franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has hinted at significant projects marking its 30th anniversary in 2025. Beyond these iconic series, the studio has also garnered success with its soulslike RPGs, including the Nioh series and collaborations such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The recent release of Rise of the Ronin further showcases the studio's diverse portfolio.
In a recent interview (via 4Gamer.net and Gematsu), Fumihiko Yasuda of Team Ninja alluded to upcoming releases designed to commemorate this milestone. While details remain scarce, the statement suggests a focus on titles befitting the occasion, fueling speculation around potential new entries in the Dead or Alive or Ninja Gaiden franchises. Yasuda's quote: "In 2025, Team Ninja will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and we hope to announce and release titles fitting for the occasion," leaves much to the imagination.
Team Ninja's 2025 Possibilities:
The anticipation is heightened by the recent announcement of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound at The Game Awards 2024. This new side-scrolling title promises a blend of classic 8-bit gameplay with modern enhancements, bridging the gap between the series' origins and its 3D iterations. The last mainline Ninja Gaiden entry, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, remains a divisive chapter in the franchise's history.
The Dead or Alive franchise, last updated with Dead or Alive 6 in 2019, has seen only spin-offs in recent years. Fans eagerly await a new mainline entry, hoping the 30th anniversary will mark its return. Similarly, the possibility of a new Nioh installment is also a significant point of fan speculation. 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for Team Ninja, and the gaming community eagerly anticipates the studio's announcements.
