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PARIS (July 31, 2025) — Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series) today released NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, the all-new 2D side-scrolling action platformer that inherits the legacy of KOEI TECMO GAMES’ NINJA GAIDEN series, available digitally on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S with a 10% discount from the €24.99 launch price until August 7th.
* The European and American physical versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 are scheduled to be released on September 12th.
Slice through the razor sharp action of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s launch trailer to see a modern evolution of the series’ sidescrolling, pixel-perfect battles through new gameplay:
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound continues the saga 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. After 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.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Features
- A Story of Entwined Fates: Join Kenji and his unlikely ally Kumori, a fierce kunoichi from the rival Black Spider Clan, as they overcome generational grudges and unite their unique powers to survive the battles ahead
- Monstrously Epic Boss Battles: Face off against formidable, boss-caliber behemoths that push your skills and strategy to the limit
- Revitalized Classic Gameplay: Slash into tense, fast-paced combat paired with the skill-demanding platforming the NINJA GAIDEN series is legendary for, with modern enhancements bolstering exciting, rewarding action
- A Challenge Fit for a Ninja: Unlock and upgrade powerful abilities while exploring hidden collectibles, secret missions, and optional challenges that test your ninja prowess
- Stunning 2D Pixel Art: Exquisite pixel art evokes the classic 2D games while bringing lush environments and a menacing cast of enemies to life in intricate detail
- A Star-Studded Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in a dynamic score featuring guest composers Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Niita, and Kaori Nakabai—the original creators of the NES trilogy’s soundtrack—led by Sergio de Prado, known for his acclaimed work on Blasphemous
To get the drop on all future NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound updates, visit https://www.dotemu.com/, follow @Dotemu and @TheGameKitchen on X, and wishlist the game until you’re ready to lead Kenji and Kumori’s battle against demonic invasion!
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 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.
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