As Ninja Gaiden 4 approaches its global release on October 21, 2025, players can now preview the full list of trophies and achievements awaiting them. The latest entry in Team Ninja’s legendary action series, co-developed with PlatinumGames and published by Xbox Game Studios, promises a challenging yet rewarding experience for both veterans and newcomers alike.
The trophy list, recently revealed, highlights the game’s emphasis on fast-paced combat mastery, skillful movement, and precision-based mechanics. Featuring a total of 45 trophies — comprising 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 5 Silver, and 36 Bronze — Ninja Gaiden 4 offers a range of objectives that test everything from weapon proficiency to endurance in high-level challenges.
Complete Ninja Gaiden 4 Trophy List
Platinum Trophy
- True Ninja – Acquire all trophies
Gold Trophies
- A New Master Ninja – Purify the Dark Dragon and save the world
- Way of the Master Ninja – Complete the game on MASTER NINJA difficulty
- Challenger of Challenges – Complete all Challenges
Silver Trophies
- Ninja Fortitude – Reach maximum health with Yakumo and Ryu
- Work Horse – Complete all Missions
- Annihilator – Complete all Purgatory trials
- Shadow Incarnate – Complete any chapter without dying (excluding Chapters 00 and 14)
- Master of Combat – Learn all Combat Skills
Bronze Trophies
- The Art of Obliteration – Perform an Obliteration
- Bloodraven Form – Enter Bloodraven Form
- The Art of the Bloodbath Kill – Perform a Bloodbath Kill
- The Art of the Bloodbath Slaughter – Perform a Bloodbath Slaughter
- Raven Gear: Caddis Wire – Use the Caddis Wire
- Raven Gear: Dragonfly Glider – Use the Dragonfly Glider
- Raven Gear: Pond Strider – Use the Pond Strider
- Oh, Foxy Lady – Defeat the Kitsune Courtesan and break the first seal
- It’s a Dog! It’s a Plane! It’s… – Defeat Kurobo and break the second seal
- Smile, You Son of a… – Defeat Cetus and break the third seal
- Priestess of the Dark Dragon – Revive the Dark Dragon in exchange for Seori’s life
- Return of the Super Ninja – Start Ryu Hayabusa’s story
- The Priestess’s Wish – Head to the final battle carrying the wishes of Seori (and Kureha)
- Bloodsoaked Fate – Hold your own against Ryu Hayabusa
- Master of the Blade – Use Takeminakata to attack 5 or more enemies at once
- Master of the Drill – Use Yatousen to inflict massive damage in a short time
- Master of the Hammer – Use Magatsuhi to Bloodbath Kill 5 or more enemies in a short time
- Master of the Toolbox – Use Kage-Hiruko to defeat an enemy launched in the air
- Wielder of Darkness – Recover the lost Dark Dragon Blade
- Consumed by Corruption – Defeat Oniwaka in his final encounter
- Ninja Business – Complete 20 Missions
- NinjaCoin Miner – Obtain 100,000 NinjaCoin
- Need, not Greed – Obtain 30 items
- Way of the Dragon – Defeat 3 enemies in a row with an Ultimate Technique
- Combo Master – Achieve a 2000-point combo
- The Grind Never Stops – Clear Chapter 02 without falling (Auto Movement OFF)
- Free as a Bird – Clear Chapter 06 without hitting obstacles (Auto Movement OFF)
- Surf Ninja – Clear Chapter 10 without hitting obstacles (Auto Movement OFF)
- Laser’s Edge – Clear Chapter 12 without being hit by a laser (Auto Movement OFF)
- Master of Takeminakata – Learn all Takeminakata Weapon Skills
- Master of Yatousen – Learn all Yatousen Weapon Skills
- Master of Magatsuhi – Learn all Magatsuhi Weapon Skills
- Master of Kage-Hiruko – Learn all Kage-Hiruko Weapon Skills
- Master of the Dark Dragon Blade – Learn all Dark Dragon Blade Weapon Skills
- The One Who Obliterates – Obliterate every enemy
- Critter Collector – Collect every Gourdy
The trophy list reflects the game’s dual focus on combat mastery and precision-based platforming. Players will be rewarded not only for progressing through the main story but also for pushing their mechanical skill to the limit. Trophies like The Grind Never Stops and Laser’s Edge encourage flawless execution without automated assistance, a feature that long-time fans will find reminiscent of the series’ early punishing style.
Interestingly, the inclusion of both Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa as playable characters adds variety to the trophy design. Many objectives are tied to weapon-specific techniques, suggesting that Ninja Gaiden 4 will emphasize experimentation with multiple combat styles. The “Master of” trophies, for instance, directly reward those who explore every weapon in depth.
Meanwhile, A New Master Ninja and Way of the Master Ninja serve as the ultimate tests of skill, challenging players to conquer the hardest difficulty mode and achieve true mastery of the game’s combat system.
For completionists, the Ninja Gaiden 4 trophy list offers a rich variety of objectives spanning mastery challenges, skill-based trials, and narrative progression. Whether you are chasing the True Ninja Platinum trophy or striving to complete every mission and challenge, this list makes it clear — earning 100 percent completion will not come easy.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is set to release on October 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Fans of high-speed, skill-intensive action will find plenty to sink their blades into once Yakumo and Ryu return to the battlefield.
