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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound slides from the shadows and into Steam’s Daily Deal. For a limited time only, we’re taking our blade to the cost, with a sharp 30% discount for new Ninja!
Jump into a high-intensity action platformer with razor-sharp controls, fluid combat and a challenge that will keep you coming back to the shadows for more. Grab it in Steam Daily Deal, for a VERY limited time only.
Greetings Ninjas!
Award season is here, and we are so proud to have already won the best Spanish Game Award by 3d Juegos!
We are already immensely grateful for the outstanding reception of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound from our community, but many of you applauded our pixel art approach that honors NINJA GAIDEN’s 8-bit era. That’s why we invite you to nominate us this year in the “Outstanding Visual Style” category at the Steam Awards! But of course, feel free to nominate us in any category you see fit!
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Greetings from the shadows, Ninjas!
Our D3 Major Update is now live, and we wanted to say a huge thank you to those who have stepped into the light to deliver some incredible feedback. Your support since day one has been incredible, and the constructive feedback has been sharper than even the most finely-honed blade. This will be our last major update for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and we can’t thank you enough for your support.
Many of you requested Steam community items to earn for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, and today we are excited to announce that the following have been added to the game:
10 Trading Cards - featuring Kenji, Kumori, Ryu, Gurthka, Obsidrae, Deikrag, Rhyvashi, Jagäzk, Jô and the mysterious Masked Agent
6 Rank badges - from D to S++
5 Emoticons - just to give a little flair
4 Profile Backgrounds - to give your presence a little hint of the shadows
4 animated Avatar Frames - to sharpen up your profile pictures
4 animated Avatars - Just in case you wanted to look a little more Ninja
2 animated Profile Backgrounds - should you feel that the static ones weren’t quite dynamic enough
And more!
Our new Steam community items are here as our way of saying thank you. It’s been an honor to see so many Ninja here and on social platforms, providing sharp constructive feedback.
Our D3 update delivers a substantial list of bug fixes, based around the issues affecting your journey through NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound - helping your combat to flow and that the demons are the only challenges you have to face.
We’ve got a list of 25 larger software demons that the team have defeated in the D3 Major Update patch:
Using the Spider Stopwatch Ragebound Art while hanging on the long zipline in Level 3-2 will no longer cause a soft-lock
Kenji will now jump properly on the train in Level 4-6
Killing a boss while rapidly pressing attack (playing as Kumori) will no longer cause a soft-lock during Boss Rush
Dyslexia-assist font has been fixed to ensure it doesn’t overlap and cut off inappropriately
Kenji can no longer move out of bounds before being crushed by tentacles in Level 3-3
Kenji can now no longer move behind (and become immune to) the bulldozer in Level 3-5
Closing and re-opening Muramasa’s shop after obtaining an item will no longer cause a soft-lock
The “Win the Duel” challenge in Level 1-1 will now complete appropriately (including unlocking of Hard Mode)
Jagäzk’s ribcage will now show appropriate visual damage when hit by hypercharged Kunai (sorry, Jagäzk)
Kenji will no longer show falling animations when trying to climb a breakable wall
Knockback now works appropriately according to Accessibility settings
Collectibles will no longer appear transparent when they haven't been collected.
Deflecting Soldier will now deflect projectiles appropriately
Rising containers will now play appropriate sounds at the beginning of the stage on Level 4-3 (on hard mode)
Fixed Kenji’s sweat appearing on top of his mask if dialogue was skipped quickly in the Dojo animation cutscene
Cursor will disappear appropriately during gameplay
Smoke effect for hanging dummies will now re-appear to correctly mask respawn.
The Level 3-2 (Hard) black background issue has been fixed - now showing the appropriate background art.
The Eye Fly to enable jump via Guillotine will now spawn correctly on Level 3-5
We have resolved an issue where Kunai thrown while offscreen would not appear, but still cost Ki.
Holding up or down in the Main Mission screen will no longer cause controls to stop responding
Kumori’s Dash and Jump attack has been implemented
The Spirit Detour Kumori/Kunai shortcut has been removed
We have fixed Kumori’s Black Spider Uniform animation error when hypercharging on a wall
Holding up or down while opening Muramasa’s Shop will not cause an application freeze
In addition, we’ve also deployed a significant number of additional, smaller bug fixes and performance improvements to help you get the smoothest possible NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound experience.
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Get a new look at the NINJA GAIDEN series as David Jaumandreu (NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s Producer & Game Director) and Fumihiko Yasuda (NINJA GAIDEN 4’s Producer / Producer & Brand Manager from Team NINJA) discuss the exciting Year of the NINJA!
Learn more about their personal ties to the iconic NINJA GAIDEN series, inspirations from past NINJA GAIDEN games, and the innovations and modern elements introduced in the 2025 entries.
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Hey, Ninjas!
As you must already know, NINJA GAIDEN 4’s release is right around the corner! And what better way to prepare than by stepping into the shoes of its new protagonist?
As part of today’s free update, Kenji gets a brand-new Yakumo skin that will be automatically unlocked!
Unleash your inner Yakumo, and get ready to slash some demons!
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We hope you’ve been enjoying the challenge of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound!
Since the release of our D1 major update, we’ve kept listening closely to your feedback and carefully tracking down the issues you’ve reported. Our goal remains the same: to ensure your journey through NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound feels as smooth, intense, and rewarding as it should be.
The D2 Update is focused on polish, bug fixing, and stability improvements, addressing a wide range of situations that could interrupt the flow of gameplay.
Fixed an issue where striking the boss at the edge of the arena on level 4-5 could push it out of the camera’s view.
Several challenge conditions (like “Kill boss with a Ragebound Art” in 3-2 or “Win the duel” in 1-1) now properly trigger and reward your performance.
Adjusted Rhyvashi’s encounters: improved stagger cooldown and prevented attacks from lingering after defeat.
Corrected issues where skipping certain boss cutscenes (e.g., 4-5 helicopter pad) could result in Kenji being unfairly hit.
Fixed multiple soft-locks and freeze scenarios when pausing or restarting from a checkpoint.
Checkpoints now consistently heal Kenji across all levels, and properly respect equipped talismans.
Restarting from the last checkpoint during boss fights no longer leaves the health bar stuck on screen.
Various collision issues were resolved (Kenji or Kumori getting stuck, clipping through bulldozers, cranes, or going out of bounds in 3-5, 2-2, S-5 and others).
Environmental hazards (lava, fire, etc.) now correctly respect accessibility knockback settings. Several background and asset display issues corrected (floating containers in S-8, mountain edges in S-3, camera transitions in 3-5).
Music and dialogue triggers are fixed in multiple levels to align correctly with progression.
Adjusted “Last Stance” to only affect melee slashes and guillotine boosts.
Fixed incorrect stacking effects between “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Unworthy”.
Accessibility settings (damage, screen shake, knockback) now behave consistently across all situations.
Corrected erratic behavior in enemies like Bio Harpies, Flying Turrets, and Bio Blockers.
Fixed Kumori-specific issues (Guillotine charge talisman wrongly affecting Kenji, roll/jump behaviors).
Improved visual consistency for certain attacks and death animations (Cyclops Demon’s eye, Rhyvashi waves, etc.).
Application now detects Windows language settings on first launch instead of defaulting to English.
Additional improvements to performance and stability across the game.
We’re grateful for the detailed reports and feedback you’ve been sharing with us.
Every fix we implement brings us closer to delivering the sharpest possible NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound experience. Please continue letting us know if you encounter issues, your insights help us track and refine every detail!
Stay sharp, ninjas!
And thank you once again for being part of this journey with us! ⚔️
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After two action-packed weeks of speedrunning and demon-slaying, the time has come to crown our champions!
But before we dive into the results, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. Watching your incredible runs and innovative strategies was a blast, and we hope you had just as much fun as we did. ✨
And now, without further ado…
Let’s give a big round of applause to our talented runner-ups!
Third Place
In third place, we have…
CosmicSense with an impressive 3:20 run! CosmicSense takes home the NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound 2LP double vinyl!
CHECK OUT CosmicSense’S RUN!
Second Place
In second place, we have… Dastro, who completed their run with the also impressive time of 3:20 (posted before ComicSense)! Dastro wins a Special Edition - Western Version of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound!
CHECK OUT Dastro’S RUN!
Drum roll, please…
Anim8rDude takes the crown! With a lightning-fast 3:19-long run, Anim8rDude is officially our most skilled Ninja and will receive a Special Edition - Western Version of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, plus a Signed Poster from The Game Kitchen!
CHECK OUT Anim8rDude’S WINNING RUN!
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who participated!
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Hey, Ninjas!🥷
Today, we're thrilled to announce that:
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are joining forces in an epic Steam bundle!
That's right! To celebrate SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance's launch, we've put together a special offer for our beloved ninjas out there:
Save 10% by buying both games together and enjoy double the ninjas, double the thrill!
Already own NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound?
No worries! With this "Complete Your Collection" bundle, you’ll only pay for the game you don’t own, while still getting the bundle discount!
Time to sharpen your blades and embrace the fight! ⚔️
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound has been out for a few weeks now, and we're absolutely thrilled with your response — thank you to everyone who’s been playing!
Since launch, the team has been actively working on providing you with this major update, bringing new features, improvements, and a host of bug fixes!
Restart from Checkpoint option added.
In addition to restarting the entire level, you may now restart from the last checkpoint you found. This will let you quickly retry a level section or boss without the need of getting yourself killed.
Hard Mode can now be unlocked by winning the duel against Ryu.
In addition to the Hard Mode being unlocked by finishing the game for the first time, you may unlock it earlier by winning the duel against Ryu on level 1-1. If you want to leap right away to Hard Mode, you will first have to prove yourself worthy of the challenge!
New dialogues have been added at the beginning of levels S-4, S-5 and S-6.
A new alternative dialogue portrait for the Masked Agent on level 4-4 has been added.
Hit stop and Screen shake can be now disabled through Accessibility settings.
Golden Skins are now available immediately upon achieving S rank on all levels, without the need to complete the final level afterwards.
Added many sound effects on enemies, projectiles and menus.
Adjusted required kills to achieve the highest score on level 3-2 on Hard Mode.
Kenji could climb a wall and leave the camera's field of view towards the end of level 3-5.
Large obstacle meant to be destroyed by Hypercharge was vulnerable to Kama Spider Weapon on stage 3-1.
Luring a Cursed Fire enemy towards the collapsing platform allowed Kenji to get stuck in level 3-4.
During Rhyvashi's boss fight, the big rock could block your attacks right after disappearing during a brief period of time.
In level 4-5 on Hard Mode, Kenji could be hit when skipping the cutscene in which he jumps onto a helicopter.
Motorbike could flip after jumping against a wall on stage 2-2.
In level 4-1, Kenji could roll through some steel containers which made him out of bounds.
Kenji could be killed by skipping the cutscene right after defeating Jagäzk on level 4-6.
Added support for DirectInput controllers.
If Kumori were to perform a roll attack whilst wearing the Black Spider Uniform, the default skin would be displayed during the animation.
Removed invisible ceiling on level S-6 on Hard Mode, near the end of the tree section.
Bio Grunts frequently remained locked in their attack animation for a brief time if Kenji was positioned close to their spawn point.
On level 5-1 you could lose control of Kenji or Kumori when starting Rhyvahsi’s fight.
On level 5-1, a long wait time was present after defeating Rhyvashi.
Kenji could climb over a wall and skip part of the level, causing camera issues on level 3-5 on Hard Mode.
The kill streak counter disappeared every time the game was paused or cutscene took place.
On level 3-2 on Hard Mode, a Hanging Demon enemy could end up frozen and unable to attack.
Level 4-4 boss shockwave projectiles could appear in the air rather than on a surface.
Striking Level 4-4 boss in the back with a Hypercharge attack pushed it to the other edge, making it behave incorrectly.
During the elevator section on level 4-4, drone enemies could attack Kenji while being outside the camera.
Bio Blocker's enemy projectile hitbox remained active after being killed.
On level 3-2, during the Eels boss fight, the camera could be unlocked if Kenji reached a low point of the arena.
Gurthka’s landing animation could not work properly when the boss fight started on levels 1-2 and 1-3.
Jagäzk’s ribcage was immune to the Grenade Spider Weapon.
On level 4-2, you could leave the camera bounds by using guillotine boosts on a helicopter.
Kumori’s Hypercharged roll-jump kunai projectile could traverse an enemy without hitting it.
On level S-8, a guillotine boost platforming section could be skipped by climbing a wall and moving through the ceiling.
On level 2-2 the player could lose control of the motorbike when reaching the outdoor area.
While playing as Kumori during a Demon Altar section, Kumori wouldn’t be able to manually hypercharge if Kenji’s health was too low.
Cyclops Demon's eye disappeared instantly rather than using a proper animation if the enemy was killed and the eye was away from their body.
Kenji could clip through the subway tunnel's ceiling during his epilogue.
Backtracking during Kenji's epilogue could cause inconsistent camera transitions.
Exiting the credits from the main menu caused the music to reset and make the portraits not move properly.
Many other performance improvements and bug fixes.
Time to slash some demons, Ninjas! ⚔️
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You’ve heard us right, we’re back with another speedrun contest!
We’ve given you some time to familiarize yourself with the game, and now we’re back for some more!⚔️
From today until August 28, submit your quickest run and get a chance to win a Special Edition (PS5 or Nintendo Switch) – Western Version, a signed poster, and a NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound 2LP double vinyl!
This speedrun contest will reward the 3 quickest S-Rank (All Challenges, All Collectibles) runs of Stage 3-2 “A Perilous Descent”!
As was the case for the Demo Edition, using Assist Mode is strictly prohibited in this contest.
To take part in it, we will ask you to submit the full recording of your run (recorded with a screencasting app), following this set of rules:
Select Stage 3-2 “A Perilous Descent”
The entire run must be done in one shot (no cuts allowed)
The use of talismans is authorized, except for Challenge Talismans
Obtain an S-Rank by completing every challenge, getting every collectible, and meeting the score targets
Once you’ve done all that and you’re satisfied with your run, you can:
Upload your run to either YouTube, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Discord, or Threads.
Tag us on our social channels and use the hashtag #NGRSpeedrun, or share it in the comments of this Steam News!
Additional Notes: Participants may submit multiple entries, but only one entry per participant will be considered for the final selection.
Runs uploaded before the contest started and fitting the requirements will be considered for the final selection.
If two players achieve the same time, the run submitted first will prevail over the most recent one.
For our most skilled Ninjas, we are back with mighty prizes:
First Prize:
1 Special Edition (PS5 or Nintendo Switch) - Western Version
1 Signed Poster by The Game Kitchen
Second Prize:
Third Prize:
Winners will be announced on September 5th, so give it your all, Ninjas!
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Hey there, Ninjas!
We're back with a patch that fixes the following issues:
Fixed a bug that allowed players to go OOB and skip the boss fight in Stage 3-3 "Ancient Pirate Cave"
Fixed a blocker that happened on Stage 2-2 when the Perilousness Talisman was equipped
General localization improvements in: Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
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Dive into an untold chapter of the NINJA GAIDEN saga with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, AVAILABLE NOW!
DISCOVER THE LAUNCH TRAILER NOW!
Combining old-school feeling with modern precision, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound retains the pick-up-and-play action of the classic titles while introducing new layers of depth.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound continues the saga of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN, and starts when Ryu Hayabusa must leave the Hayabusa Village and journey to America to honor his father's will.
While he is away, the veil between the human and the demon realms suddenly shatters, unleashing a terrifying army of demons upon the Hayabusa Village, which now faces an unprecedented threat in Ryu's absence. Kenji Mozu, a fledgling Hayabusa Clan Ninja, must then rise to face the forces of evil.
Get ready for:
📖 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 boss-caliber behemoths that will 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 skills
🎨 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
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After a week long of speedrunning and slashing demons, it’s time to crown our winners!
But first and foremost, we wanted to thank all of those who took part in the contest. We’ve had an incredible time watching your runs and seeing you come up with new strategies – we hope you’ve had as much fun as we did during this little speedrun contest. ✨
And now…
Let’s give a round of applause for our talented runner-ups, who will be receiving a Steam Key for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound each!
Third Place :
In third place, we have… GIGHT G with a 3'52-long run!
CHECK OUT GIGHT G’S RUN!
Second Place :
In second place, let's hear it for mmanx3 who managed to achieve the impressive time of 3'47!
CHECK OUT MMANX3’S RUN!
LightShinobi takes the crown!
With their 3’40-long run, LightShinobi is our most skilled Ninja out there so far, and will be taking home 1 Special Edition - Western Version, 1 Signed Poster by The Game Kitchen and 1 Steam Key for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound!
CHECK OUT LIGHTSHINOBI’S WINNING RUN!
Once again, thanks to everyone who took part in the contest, you’ve really proven that you’re ready for the journey lying ahead!
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It’s been a month since NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s demo has been in your hands, and you’ve had quite some time to start training your Ninja skills – now’s the time to put them to the test!⚔️
Think you’ve got what it takes to face the demon wave coming July 31? Time to prove it by taking part in our Speedrun Contest!
From today until July 24, submit your quickest run and get a chance to win a Special Edition (PS5 or Nintendo Switch) – Western Version, signed poster, and Steam keys for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound!
This speedrun contest will reward the 3 quickest S-Rank (All Challenges, All Collectibles) runs of Stage 1-2 - Seized by Dark Forces (Hard Mode)!
We want to see if your training is paying off; accordingly, using Assist Mode is strictly prohibited in this contest.
To take part in it, we will ask you to submit the full recording of your run (recorded with a screencasting app), following this set of rules:
Select “Try Hard Level” (You must have already cleared the 4 stages available in the demo to access it)
The entire run must be done in one shot (no cuts allowed)
Obtain an S-Rank (Complete every challenge, get every collectible, and meet the score targets)
Once you’ve done all that and you’re satisfied with your run, you can:
Upload your run to either YouTube, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Discord, or Threads.
Tag us on our social channels and use the hashtag #NGRSpeedrun, or share it in the comments of this Steam News!
Additional Notes: Participants may submit multiple entries, but only one entry per participant will be considered for the final selection.
Runs uploaded before the contest started and fitting the requirements will be considered for the final selection.
If two players achieve the same time, the run submitted first will prevail over the most recent one.
For our most skilled Ninjas, we prepared some mighty prizes:
First Prize:
1 Special Edition (PS5 or Nintendo Switch) - Western Version
1 Signed Poster by The Game Kitchen
1 Steam Key for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Runner-ups:
Two runner-ups will receive 1 Steam key each for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound!
Winners will be announced on July 28th – time to slash some demons, Ninjas!
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