One of the best games of 2025, and one of the best action games, is getting DLC soon, and there will be plenty to do.
Ninja Gaiden 4 will receive its first major DLC, The Two Masters, on March 4. We learned that the DLC would arrive sometime in early 2026, and the release date was confirmed. We’ve gained further insight into the DLC’s gameplay, which includes two new weapons (one for Ryu and one for Yakumo), three new chapters, and a host of new enemies.
This story-driven expansion continues the fight of Yakumo and Ryu against the evils that once again threaten the world. After completing the main story, players can unlock new chapters that pit both characters against deadlier enemies and challenging bosses. These new trials will test even the most experienced ninja masters. Ryu will receive new Jakotsumon snake gloves, and Yakumo will wield a new Solitaire scythe.
Players can try out these weapons and push their ninja skills to the limit in the additional story added in the DLC as well as about halfway through the main campaign. Although we must reach the end of the main story to access the DLC chapters, we don’t have to play the entire story to obtain the new DLC weapons.
Players can try out the new weapons in a brand-new, endurance-style mode called Abyssal Road, where success is measured by one’s ability to survive increasingly difficult waves of combat. The increased difficulty is partly due to the new Special Blood Essence and Frenzied enemy mechanics, which shake up the game. New bosses and enemies await us in the DLC, though Team Ninja is not revealing any details about the creatures that stand in the way of Ryu and Yakumo. Team Ninja is also bringing a number of quality updates and bug fixes.
The DLC for Ninja Gaiden 4 costs $15 if you already own the game, or you can upgrade to the Digital Deluxe version, which includes the DLC and some in-game cosmetic items, for $20. The game is currently discounted by 35% on all platforms. Ninja Gaiden 4: The Two Masters is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on March 4.
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