NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound News

WE’RE HOSTING A SPEEDRUN CONTEST!

[p]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!⚔️
[/p][p]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![/p][p][/p][h2]The Speedrun Contest Starts NOW![/h2][p]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![/p][p][/p][h3]Contest Rules[/h3][p]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)![/p][p][/p][p]We want to see if your training is paying off; accordingly, using Assist Mode is strictly prohibited in this contest.[/p][p]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:[/p]

[p]Select “Try Hard Level” (You must have already cleared the 4 stages available in the demo to access it)[/p]
[p]The entire run must be done in one shot (no cuts allowed)[/p]
[p]Obtain an S-Rank (Complete every challenge, get every collectible, and meet the score targets)[/p]

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Once you’ve done all that and you’re satisfied with your run, you can:[/p]

[p]Upload your run to either YouTube, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Discord, or Threads.[/p]
[p]Tag us on our social channels and use the hashtag #NGRSpeedrun, or share it in the comments of this Steam News!
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[p]Additional Notes: Participants may submit multiple entries, but only one entry per participant will be considered for the final selection. [/p][p]Runs uploaded before the contest started and fitting the requirements will be considered for the final selection.[/p][p]If two players achieve the same time, the run submitted first will prevail over the most recent one.[/p][p][/p][h3]Contest Prizes🏆[/h3][p]For our most skilled Ninjas, we prepared some mighty prizes: [/p]

[p]First Prize:[/p]
- [p]1 Special Edition (PS5 or Nintendo Switch) - Western Version[/p]
- [p]1 Signed Poster by The Game Kitchen[/p]
- [p]1 Steam Key for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound[/p]
[p]Runner-ups:[/p]
- [p]Two runner-ups will receive 1 Steam key each for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound![/p]

[p][/p][p]Winners will be announced on July 28th – time to slash some demons, Ninjas![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]To defeat demons, you must stay one step ahead. Follow us on social media and never miss a strike:[/p][p][/p][p]X - Twitter :[/p]

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And join us on Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord![/p]

PLAY NINJA GAIDEN: RAGEBOUND’S DEMO NOW!

Sharpen your blade, Ninjas!⚔️

The NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound demo is available NOW! It is your chance to train and master the deadly techniques you’ll need when the true journey begins!

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in the demo:

Dojo Tutorial: Learn the basics alongside the legendary Ryu Hayabusa
Hayabusa Village: Defend the village in a full level, culminating in an intense boss fight.
Entwined Fates: Familiarize yourself with Kumori’s unique actions in a dedicated tutorial level.
Odawara Castle: Time to venture deep into the fortress… However, you’ll have to wait to experience the full boss fight!
Hard Mode: Think you’ve got what it takes to become a true Ninja master? Test your strength and skills with NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s brutal difficulty: revisit Hayabusa Village in a punishing Hard Mode version once you've cleared the level the first time.

[h3]Show Us What You’re Made Of![/h3]
Whether you’re new to the series or a returning Ninja, we hope you’ll enjoy your first steps into NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s world, and we can’t wait to see how you tackle the challenges ahead.

This is only the beginning; your Ninja journey awaits.

[h3]Play the Demo NOW, and Don’t Forget to Wishlist the Game![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/
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NINJA GAIDEN: RAGEBOUND STRIKES JULY 31! — PLAY THE DEMO DURING STEAM NEXT FEST!

We’re thrilled to reveal that NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound will officially launch on July 31, 2025!

[h3]Get a new glimpse of the all-new dual ninja adventure that awaits you:[/h3]
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With this new trailer, we can now reveal that the main composer of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s soundtrack is Sergio de Prado, who previously contributed works to both of the stirring soundtracks featured in the Blasphemous series!
True to the theme of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s merging of modern and classic elements, the soundtrack will also include contributions from guest composers Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Niita, and Kaori Nakabai – respectively the main composers of the first three episodes of the original NINJA GAIDEN 8-bit era.

[h3]See you at the Steam Next Fest![/h3]
And, if you don’t want to wait to sharpen your Ninja skills, we have some good news for you: NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound will have an exclusive demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest!
From June 9 until launch, you’ll be able to get a hands-on glimpse of the game’s relentless action in this 2D sidescrolling platformer channeling the NINJA GAIDEN series!

[h3]Wishlist NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound now, and get ready for the demo dropping during Steam Next Fest![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound - Kumori Reveal

Today, we are ecstatic to announce NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound's second playable character, Kumori, a member of the antagonistic Black Spider Clan central to the NINJA GAIDEN series!🕷️

By wielding modern weaponry and demonic sources of power to reach her goals and brave challenges unique to her story, Kumori’s fighting style leaves traditional rules behind to emerge victorious from battle by any means necessary!

[h3]Discover Kumori’s devastating abilities in our new trailer:[/h3]
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound begins immediately after the opening moments of the original NES NINJA GAIDEN.

The veil between the human and demon realms has broken, leaving the world linked with a gate to darkness. After Ryu Hayabusa leaves the Hayabusa Village to avenge his father, Kenji Mozu, a fledgling Hayabusa Clan Ninja and protagonist of NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, rises to confront the forces of evil. In this dark era, the destinies of Kenji and Kumori intersect as they overcome the generational grudges of their clans. In the face of peril, their only way to survive is to use the forbidden power that merges Kumori's spirit with Kenji's.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s demon-slaying tale weaves between the journeys of the two ninjas, delivering exhilarating, monster-ridden levels unique to each character as well as challenges requiring the creative use of their fusion.
Kenji and Kumori’s high-stakes quests develop with showstopping fights against powerful, boss-caliber behemoths.

With upgradable abilities, hidden collectibles, unlockable secret missions, optional challenges, and more, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is a thrilling modernization of the tense, satisfyingly swift battles and precise, skill-demanding platforming the series is known for.

[h3]Wishlist NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound now and get ready to experience it this Summer![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/

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