Complete Chapter List & All Missions in Ninja Gaiden 4

After an excruciatingly long thirteen-year wait, fans of the storied Ninja Gaiden franchise have their hands on the next entry in the series, Ninja Gaiden 4. While there are many questions most fans will have about the game, one that is definitely near the top of the list is how long it takes to beat Ninja Gaiden 4, and how many chapters are in NG4? In this guide, we'll provide a complete list of all Ninja Gaiden 4 chapters and missions, and explain how long it will take to play through it all.

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By Colin Tanner

Ninja Gaiden 4 Complete Chapter List

There are 19 chapters in Ninja Gaiden 4, and in nearly all of them, you'll play as series newcomer Yakumo, a ninja of the shadowy Raven Clan. There are two chapters where you play as Ninja Gaiden's primary protagonist, Ryu Hayabusa, but this occurs late in the game and serves mainly as a break in the main story.

Along with the main story that you'll be pursuing in each chapter, you can also take on a wide range of side-missions. These can be accepted at DarkNest Terminals, which replace both the typical save points and merchants from the previous games. All of these side-missions are optional, but you'll miss the chance to collect important resources, such as Black Scales and Phantasmal Herbs, which are the items that allow you to increase Yakumo's max health in Ninja Gaiden 4.

All Chapters in Ninja Gaiden 4:

Prologue – Dark Descendant
Chapter 1 – Bloodstained Tokyo
Chapter 2 – Haunted District
Chapter 3 – Phantom Pleasure Quarter
Chapter 4 – Pilgrim's Windswept Path
Chapter 5 – Raging Valley
Chapter 6 – Guiding Winds
Chapter 7 – Altar of the Mountain Gods
Chapter 8 – Drowned District
Chapter 9 – Realm of the Silent Dead
Chapter 10 – Bounding Spirits
Chapter 11 – Infiltration
Chapter 12 – Dragon's Maw
Chapter 13 – Clash of Convictions
Chapter 14 – Unholy Descent
Chapter 15 – Fanged Gate
Chapter 16 – Downpour
Chapter 17 – Howling Ravine
Chapter 18 – Darkness Reborn
Chapter 19 – Ebon Wings

All Missions in Ninja Gaiden 4

To access side missions in NG4, simply check every DarkNest Terminal and Muramasa Shop – especially those you encounter at the start of each chapter. When you accept a mission, it will tell you the overall area the target is in, but not the exact chapter. For example, the first missions you accept reveal that the targets can be found in Sky City Tokyo, which is the overall region for the first few chapters.

Some missions will be resolved within the same chapter in which they first become available, and some will take a few chapters to be resolved. There is another type of mission that can be accepted that is not tied to a specific area. These will list "All Areas" as the target region, and will usually consist of combat or collectibles challenges.

NG4 Complete Mission List:

Mission Name	Chapter & Location	Reward
Execute the DDO Distribution Officers	Chapter 1: Sky City Toky	2,500 NinjaCoin
Capture 1 Gourdy	All Areas	`2,500 NinjaCoin
Defeat 25 DDO Soldiers	All Areas	2,500 NinjaCoin Crimson Blood Pellets x1
Find the Data Chip in Sky City Tokyo	Chapter 1: Sky City Tokyo	Phantasmal Herb x1
Use Takeminakata to Defeat 50 Enemies	All Areas	2,000 NinjaCoin Crimson Blood Pellets x1
Capture 5 Gourdies	All Areas	4,000 NinjaCoin Life Elixir x2
Execute the Otherworldly Invaders	Chapter 2: Sky City Tokyo	4,500 NinjaCoin
Execute the DDO Bodyguards	Chapter 2: Sky City Tokyo	3,500 NinjaCoin
Defeat 10 Burabura Lantern Demons	Chapter 3: Sky City Tokyo	3,000 NinjaCoin Crimson Blood Balm x1
Execute the Renegade DDO Soldiers	Chapter 3: Sky City Tokyo	4,500 NinjaCoin
Find the Rotting Charm in Sky City Tokyo	Chapter 3: Sky City Tokyo	Black Scale x1
Execute the Food Thief in Sky City Tokyo	Chapter 3: Sky City Tokyo	5,500 NinjaCoin Senjin War Brew x1
Execute the Tengu Leaders	Chapter 4: Fuukhaku Sanctum	Raven Seal Case
Use Yatousen to Defeat 50 Demons	All Areas	4,000 Ninja Coin Senjin War Brew x1
Find the Secret Supplies in Fuuhaku Sanctum	Chapter 4: Fuukaku Sanctum	Black Scale x1
Find the Tengu Offering in Fuuhaku Station	Chapter 4: Fuuhaku Sanctum	Phantasmal Herb x1
Execute the Rampaging Daemons	Chapter 5: Fuuhaku Sanctum	Bat Fang Amulet
Retrieve the Heirloom Knife in Fuuhaku Sanctum	Chapter 5: Fuuhaku Sanctum	Phantasmal Herb x1
Execute the Troublemaker	Chapter 5: Fuuhaku Sanctum	6,500 NinjaCoin Kangou Iron Brew x1
Defeat 20 Tengu	All Areas	Numbing Scroll
Execute the Man-Eating Daemons	Chapter 6: Fuuhaku Sanctum	6,500 NinjaCoin
Capture 8 Gourdies	All Areas	6,000 NinjaCoin Divine Life Elixir x2
Execute the Otherworldly Messengers	Chapter 8: Drowned District	Rigid Seal Case
Defeat 20 Fiends	All Areas	5,000 NinjaCoin Crimson Blood Pellets x1
Find the Antiquated Currency in the Drowned District	Chapter 8: Drowned District	Black Scale x1
Use Magatsuhi to Defeat 15 Eltus Fish Fiends	All Areas	Bloodflow Omamori
Execute the Enormous Fiends	Chapter 9: Drowned District	Diamond Ring
Find Three Beautiful Minerals in the Drowned District	Chapter 9: Drowned District	Phantasmal Herb x1
Destroy 10 Drones while Riding on a Rail	All Areas	7,000 NinjaCoin
Execute the DDO's Special Defense Forces	Chapter 12: Dragon's Maw	Leech Fang Amulet
Execute the Strange Oni	Chapter 12: Dragon's Maw	8,500 NinjaCoin Kongou Iron Brew x1
Use Kage-Hiruko to Destroy 3 D-0037 Vanguards	Chapter 12: Dragon's Maw	Hunting God's Orb
Defeat 10 DDO Heavy Infantry	All Areas	6,000 Ninja Coin Senjin War Brew x1
Find the Classified Document in the Dragon's Maw	Chapter 12: Dragon's Maw	Black Scale x1
Execute the Elite DDO Squadron	Chapter 12: Dragon's Maw	Tiger Eye Ring
Capture 12 Gourdies	All Areas	9,000 NinjaCoin Rejuvenation Elixir x2
Execute the Spreading Monstrosities	Chapter 14: Drowned District	7,500 NinjaCoin
Execute the Rampant Monstrosities	Chapter 15: Sky City Tokyo	Hayabusa Texts, Vol. 1
Defeat 100 Enemies	All Areas	7,000 NinjaCoin Kongou Iron Brew x1
Defeat 50 DDO Soldiers	All Areas	8,000 NinjaCoin Crimson Blood Pellets x2
Defeat 50 Daemons	All Areas	10,000 NinjaCoin Senjin War Brew x2
Defeat 50 Fiends	All Areas	11,000 NinjaCoin Kongou Iron Brew x2

We are still making our way through all New Game Plus missions, and will add them to the list as soon as we can.

How Long to Beat Ninja Gaiden 4

The time it takes to complete Ninja Gaiden 4 will vary wildly depending on the player. Fans who feel confident with the Ninja Gaiden combat style will likely make their way through the main story much faster than those jumping in for the first time. With that in mind, we'll explain how long it took us to beat NG4, and how long you can expect it to take depending on a few different factors.

100% Mission and Chapter Completion: It took us about 35 hours to complete every side mission, every Purgatory mission on the hardest setting, and every chapter. We played on the Hard setting, as we are extremely comfortable with the Ninja Gaiden combat system. We scoured every inch of every map, often multiple times, so fellow experienced players may take less time.
New Players: Depending on how deep you want to explore and complete side missions, you can expect to spend 10–20 hours on the main story, and 10–15 hours on the side missions. This is based on a Normal difficulty setting.
Main Story Only: Seasoned fans have reported that they have gotten through the main story in as little as 10 hours, sometimes even less, but this is a straight shot with no side missions at all. Most players can expect 10–15 hours at the bare minimum.

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Released: October 21, 2025

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The definitive ninja hack & slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Return of the Legend

Experience a return to the intense, high-speed combat that established NINJA GAIDEN as a premier action game series. Prepare for a legacy reborn with captivating style for a new generation of players.

Epic Hack and Slash Combat, Evolved

NINJA GAIDEN 4 fuses Team NINJA’s tempered combat philosophy with the stylish, dynamic action gameplay of PlatinumGames. Engage in visually stunning combat that rewards precision and strategy. Use Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform your weapons and unleash devastation upon your enemies, alongside legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and Flying Swallow.

The legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returns with a revamped yet familiar set of tools to master. With a customizable player experience, NINJA GAIDEN 4 will push action game veterans to their limits while allowing newcomers to enjoy a heart-pounding adventure full of twists and turns.

An Ancient Enemy Returns

An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the wake of an ancient enemy’s resurrection. The fate of the city lies in the hands of young ninja prodigy, Yakumo. Fighting his way through cybernetic ninja soldiers and otherworldly creatures, Yakumo must reconcile a destiny he shares with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself and free Tokyo from the ancient curse that brought the city to its knees.

ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s): Platinum Games, Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher(s): Xbox Game Studios
Prequel(s): Ninja Gaiden 3
Franchise: Ninja Gaiden
Number of Players: Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility: Unknown
PC Release Date: October 21, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date: October 21, 2025
PS5 Release Date: October 21, 2025
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash
Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
OpenCritic Rating: Strong