PARIS (June 4, 2025) – Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series) today announced the digital release date of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound as part of the PlayStation State of Play showcase. Ready your blade for a demonic invasion when this original 2D side-scrolling action platformer releases July 31 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox – and get the drop on enemies early when NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s first playable demo debuts in Steam Next Fest next week. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/)
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s release date trailer unleashes a wave of otherworldly evil that demands eagle-eyed evasiveness and razor-sharp precision. Stand still and you're dead. Only true ninjas will survive the relentless assault of blades, claws and demonic enemies. Master the distinct abilities of Kenji and Kumori, the two playable characters shown in today’s new gameplay, through thrilling action that inherits the legacy of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ NINJA GAIDEN series.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/II9CmTRac8M
Today’s reveal confirms that guest composers Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Niita and Kaori Nakabai—creators of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN trilogy soundtracks—have contributed to NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. Leading the soundtrack is Sergio de Prado, best known for his work on the acclaimed Blasphemous series.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound begins immediately after the opening moments of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN. The veil between the human and demon realms has broken, leaving the world linked with a gate to darkness. Since Ryu Hayabusa leaves the Hayabusa Village to avenge his father, Kenji Mozu, a fledgling Hayabusa Clan Ninja central to NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, must rise to slay the forces of evil.
Kenji’s destiny is intertwined with Kumori, a fearsome new kunoichi hailing from the antagonistic Black Spider Clan central to the NINJA GAIDEN series. Kenji and Kumori must overcome the generational grudges between their clans and use forbidden techniques to merge their powers and survive the battles ahead, binding their fates together to share a test of soul and skill while maximizing their talents.
Kenji and Kumori’s high-stakes quest develops with show-stopping fights against powerful, boss-caliber behemoths. With upgradable abilities, hidden collectibles, unlockable secret missions, optional challenges and more, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is an engrossing modernization of the tense, satisfyingly swift battles and precise, skill-demanding platforming the series is known for.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound features exquisite pixel art, evoking the classic 2D games while bringing lush environments and a menacing cast of enemies to life in striking, wonderfully intricate detail. The dynamic action pairs with a pitch-perfect soundtrack featuring contributions from special guest composers, coalescing into an unforgettable adventure.
To get the drop on all future NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound updates, wishlist the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/), visit https://www.dotemu.com/ and follow @Dotemu and @TheGameKitchen on X.
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About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.
The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. Other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era and more. Dotemu is currently working on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Absolum, and unannounced projects planned for 2025 and beyond.
Learn more at http://www.dotemu.com.
About The Game Kitchen
Since 2010, The Game Kitchen has been crafting “Meaningful indie games” from its studios in Seville and Tenerife, Spain. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, we pair bold creative vision with a deep commitment to work-life balance, making the wellbeing of every team member paramount.
Our portfolio ranges from the atmospheric point-and-click horror classic The Last Door (2013) to the best-selling, award-winning dark-fantasy metroidvania Blasphemous (2019) and its acclaimed sequel Blasphemous 2 (2023), then pushes further with The Stone of Madness (2025), a real-time strategy–stealth hybrid, and the continuously evolving VR platform All On Board! (2025) for board-game enthusiasts.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO GAMES
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is a subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO GAMES consists of seven development brands creating innovative and iconic game series extending across a wide range of genres: KOU SHIBUSAWA, ω-Force, Team NINJA, Gust, Ruby Party, midas and AAA Studio. Signature series include ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION, DYNASTY WARRIORS, SAMURAI WARRIORS, Nioh, NINJA GAIDEN, DEAD OR ALIVE, Atelier and NeoRomance.
ABOUT Team NINJA
Team NINJA is one of KOEI TECMO GAMES' seven brands, specializing in action games grounded in three central tenets: gameplay feel, immersion, and intensity. This philosophy is evident throughout the studio’s catalogue, whether it be the pure action of Ninja Gaiden; the fighting game series Dead or Alive; the action RPGs Nioh and Wo Long; or the open-world epic Rise of the Ronin.