After more than a decade without an entry, Ninja Gaiden is finally back with the upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden 4. With Platinum Games taking the helm this time around, complete with a brand-new protagonist, NG4 is looking to exceed players' expectations in a major way. As the October 21, 2025, release date moves ever closer, fans only have one question remaining: what time can I play Ninja Gaiden 4? In this guide, we'll provide the official worldwide release times for NG4, so you'll know exactly when you can jump in.

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What Time Can I Play Ninja Gaiden 4?

Ninja Gaiden 4 Global Release Schedule:

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With Ninja Gaiden 4's Oct. 21st 2025 release date just days away, the excitement for the newest entry in this storied franchise is at a fever pitch. Platinum Games has provided players with a helpful infographic that shows exactly when you can play the game.

US Release Times:

Most players will likely expect NG4 to be released at midnight in their respective regions, but the official release times are actually slightly different. Starting in the United States, the release times are as follows:

  • West Coast/Seattle - Los Angeles: 5:00PM PST on Monday, October 20th, 2025.
  • East Coast/New York: 8:00 PM ET on Monday, October 20th, 2025
  • Central/Chicago - Austin: 7:00PM CST Monday, October 20th, 2025

International Release Times:

  • Mexico City, MX: 6:00PM CST Monday, October 20th, 2025
  • São Paulo, BR: 9:00PM BRT Monday, October 20th, 2025
  • London, UK: 1:00AM BST Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
  • Paris, FR: 2:00AM CEST Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
  • Berlin, DE: 2:00AM CEST Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
  • Seoul, KR: 9:00AM KST Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
  • Tokyo, JP: 9:00AM JST Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
  • Sydney, AU: 11:00AM AEDT Tuesday, October, 21st, 2025
  • Auckland, NZ: 1:00PM NZDT Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
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Can I Play Ninja Gaiden 4 Early?

Unlike many recent games that allow early play as part of a tiered package, Ninja Gaiden 4 does not appear to have any method of playing early. All players will have access to the game at the official launch time in their region.

Is Ninja Gaiden 4 Available on Game Pass?

Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Pass Release Time:

Yes, Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming to Game Pass. It will be available Day One for all Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Some information states that NG4 will be available at midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, but this will depend largely on your region. If the game comes out after midnight, as is the case for many international areas, then do not expect it to be available on Game Pass until the official launch time.

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ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Platinum Games, Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.
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Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Prequel(s)
Ninja Gaiden 3
Franchise
Ninja Gaiden
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 21, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 21, 2025
PS5 Release Date
October 21, 2025
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC