PS5 in 2025: every major ninja and samurai game, plus what’s next

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Stealth, swordplay, and cinematic duels defined PlayStation 5’s 2025 slate of ninja and samurai adventures. Sony’s official roundup highlights a mix of open-world stealth, high-speed action, and modernized side-scrollers – all framed by historical Japan or its demon‑tainted echoes. The list spans Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yōtei, multiple Ninja Gaiden entries, Capcom’s remastered Onimusha 2, and Sega’s revived Shinobi. Looking ahead, confirmed 2026 content includes free co-op DLC for Ghost of Yōtei, a firm date for Nioh 3, a major Ninja Gaiden 4 expansion, and a long-awaited new Onimusha.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Feudal Japan with dual leads

Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Ubisoft Quebec | Platform: PS5

Ubisoft’s 2025 entry places the series in a meticulously realized feudal Japan. It emphasizes stealth takedowns and infiltration that align with the ninja toolkit of protagonist Naoe. The campaign also features a second playable lead offering a samurai‑style approach, letting players switch between silent assassination and direct swordplay over a lengthy story.

Ghost of Yōtei – Cinematic samurai drama with shinobi tactics

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sucker Punch Productions | Platform: PS5

Like its predecessor, Ghost of Yōtei includes a filmic “Kurosawa mode”. Protagonist Atsu is a mercenary rather than a strict ninja or samurai, mixing both traditions: an upgraded kusarigama to snare foes at range, kunai for chained assassinations, and smoke bombs to vanish. Encounters reward improvisation – reading enemy setups and adapting tools to the threat.

Ninja Gaiden 4 – Speed, mobility, and relentless combo pressure

Publisher: Microsoft Corporation | Developers: Team Ninja, PlatinumGames | Platform: PS5

• High‑velocity traversal – wall‑running, grappling across gaps, agile dodges.
• Combo‑driven combat – rapid strings that prevent enemy retaliation.
• Focus on mobility and agility as the series’ defining “ninja fantasy.”

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – 2D revival with surgical battlefield control

Publisher: Dotemu | Developer: The Game Kitchen | Platforms: PS5, PS4

This side‑scroller channels early Ninja Gaiden entries, blending modern design with old‑school pacing. Weapons one‑shot most enemies, shifting the challenge to prioritization – sizing up targets, sequencing kills, and using power‑ups to crack tougher demons or avoid heavy counters.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remastered – Counters and a hint of survival horror

Publisher: Capcom | Developer: Capcom Production Studio 2 | Platforms: PS5, PS4

Capcom’s remaster revisits a 2002 classic on a revenge path against demonic forces. Combat emphasizes measured swordplay – slashes, blocks, and timing Issen counters – while borrowing a light survival‑horror vibe from Capcom’s contemporaries of the era.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – 2D precision with devastating finishers

Publisher: Sega | Developer: LizardCube | Platforms: PS5, PS4

• Play as Joe Musashi in a modernized side‑scrolling format.
• Weaken multiple foes to trigger a rapid multi‑assassination finisher.
• Tools of the trade: katana, kunai, and Ninpo/Ninjutsu abilities.

Honorable mention – Ninja Five‑0 returns from the 2000s

Publisher: Konami | Developer: Hudson Soft | Platforms: PS5, PS4

The once hard‑to‑find portable title gets a PS5 release. Missions hinge on hostage rescues and takedowns of armed criminals, with classic tools – katana, grappling hook, and shuriken – underscoring agility over firepower.

Quick reference – who makes what on PS5

For a fast recap, the table below maps each title to its creators, platforms, and a key mechanic. It highlights how 2025 spread the genre across open worlds, action brawlers, and 2D revivals.

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What’s next in 2026

• Ghost of Yōtei Legends – cooperative multiplayer DLC planned for 2026, available free for Ghost of Yōtei owners via patch. Online play requires an internet connection, a PlayStation Network account, and a paid PlayStation Plus subscription; age restrictions and terms apply.
• Nioh 3 – scheduled for February 6, combining deep samurai systems with expanded ninja techniques.
• Ninja Gaiden 4 – major expansion in early 2026 adding new story content and additional weapons.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword – first new mainline Onimusha in two decades, planned for 2026.

Final take – Why this matters

2025 delivered a broad spectrum of ninja and samurai experiences on PS5 – from stealth‑first infiltration to speed‑run action and retro‑inspired mastery. With co‑op content, dated releases, and expansions already on the calendar for 2026, fans of both stealth and swordplay have a clear path for what to play now and what to watch next.