Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have rolled out version 1.002.000 for Ninja Gaiden 4, delivering key fixes and optimizations across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Microsoft Store versions. This update resolves a series of visual rendering problems affecting certain cutscenes when players modified graphic presets while resolution was locked. Additional fixes address display stretching issues that occurred when selecting mismatched aspect ratios in fullscreen mode.
For PC players, the update introduces new quality-of-life improvements, including a crash dialog system that provides error details when running on CPUs without AVX2 support and a feature preventing systems from entering sleep mode during cutscenes. These refinements aim to stabilize the experience across all hardware configurations while preserving the fast-paced, cinematic intensity that defines the Ninja Gaiden franchise.
Full Patch Notes
Version: 1.002.000
Release Date: October 29, 2025
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Store, Steam, PlayStation 5
Major Fixes (All Platforms)
- Fixed an issue where specific cutscenes would fail to render properly if graphic presets were changed while resolution settings were locked.
- Resolved a display stretching issue that occurred when an aspect ratio differing from the monitor’s native display was selected in Fullscreen mode.
Microsoft Store / Steam Only
- Added a dialog box notification that indicates the cause of a crash when the game runs on CPUs not compatible with AVX2 instruction sets.
- Implemented a feature that ensures the device does not enter sleep mode during active cutscenes.
Ninja Gaiden 4 marks the long-awaited return of the legendary action franchise, co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo ravaged by the resurgence of the Dark Dragon, the game follows Yakumo, a new protagonist carrying on Ryu Hayabusa’s legacy. With its fast, punishing combat and intricate level design, this installment captures the series’ trademark challenge and cinematic flair.
Released on October 21, 2025, Ninja Gaiden 4 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store). It also launched day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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