After nearly fifteen years of waiting since the last numbered installment in the modern Ninja Gaiden franchise, the surprise reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 at Microsoft's January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct showcase has been a momentous moment for many fans of the franchise. Positioned alongside an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of the much-loved Ninja Gaiden 2,the latest installment in the Ninja Gaiden franchise provided much information for fans, yet some elements were hidden in the densely-packed reveal trailer for others to uncover.