Koei Tecmo editor and developer Team Ninja announced Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection for PlayStation 4, Switch and PC (Steam). It will be released on June 10 worldwide.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection includes remastered versions of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: razor’s edge, as well as the most previously released downloadable content.
“Ninja Gaiden it is one of the most important and monumental titles for the Team Ninja brand, but we were unable to launch the series title on the platforms of the current generation, so I am very happy to be able to launch it in this format as a trilogy, ”said the head of the Team Ninja, Yosuke Hayashi, in a press release. “If you like challenging action games, we hope you try it out.”
Ninja team boss Fumihiko Yasuda added: “Ninja Gaiden is the origin of Team Ninja action games, and I hope that not only fans of the series, but also fans of the Nioh series will play those games. I hope the day comes when I can provide information about the next game on Ninja Gaiden series, which I have continually said I want to develop, but until then, please play as the ‘super ninja’ Ryu Hayabusa on Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. “
Here is an overview of the collection, via Koei Tecmo:
The collection, scheduled for release on June 10, 2021, will include the classic game Ninja Gaiden Sigma alongside beloved titles NNinja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden 3: razor’s edge– with most previously released game modes and downloadable content costumes in an exciting collection.
THE Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection brings the renowned action games to PC and consoles, allowing fans and newbies to experience the story of “super ninja” Ryu Hayabusa as he battles deadly demons that cause chaos worldwide. Ninja Gaiden Sigma , originally released in 2007, set the standard for high-speed action for the series – introducing dual-wielding weapons and a Mission Mode alongside its exciting Story Mode. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 , originally released in 2009, continued Hayabusa’s journey alongside the characters Ayane, Rachel and Momiji, with four levels of difficulty testing the player’s battle techniques in each heart-stopping fight. The last entry, in> Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, originally released in 2012, increased the challenge with powerful new enemies and fiercely violent depictions, as well as bringing Kasumi into action, making it the most compelling experience in the series To date date.
The nostalgic yet timeless action of the three games offers a highly responsive and challenging experience – with battles that require defensive and offensive moves similar to fighting games. Players can have fun playing as the fan-favorite ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, alongside additional characters like Ayane, Rachel, Momiji and Kasumi, as they appeared in the original version of the games. Dominate your favorite characters in intense, action-packed battles, as only the> Ninja Gaiden series can offer.
Nioh 2 Collaboration
To celebrate the revelation of Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, Team Ninja will also have a special collaboration with Nioh 2. The development team created the “Dragon Ninja” skin, which players can use to transform themselves into Ryu Hayabusa, the protagonist of Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. Players who own Nioh 2 – the complete edition (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC) or Nioh 2 (PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4) can download this costume for use in the game from February 18 – with more details on this detailed collaboration in the official Nioh 2 on the Internet network.
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