Ninja Gaiden 4, the latest entry in the iconic action-adventure series, launched on October 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, this hack-and-slash title brings back Ryu Hayabusa alongside new protagonist Yakumo in a high-octane story set in a near-future Tokyo plagued by an ancient curse.
For trophy hunters, note that many unlocks are tied to specific actions, collectibles, or no-damage runs in chapters. Turning off Auto Movement is required for certain challenge-based trophies to ensure manual control.
Platinum Trophy
This is the ultimate reward for completing everything the game has to offer.
| Trophy Name | Description / How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| True Ninja | Acquire all trophies. (Earn every other trophy in the game to unlock this automatically.) |
Gold Trophies
These represent the toughest feats, often requiring mastery of the game's hardest modes or exhaustive completions.
| Trophy Name | Description / How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Way of the Master Ninja | Complete the game on MASTER NINJA difficulty. (Select this punishing difficulty from the start or via New Game+ and finish the entire campaign without lowering it.) |
| Work Horse | Complete all Missions. (Finish every side mission available throughout the game, which may involve combat trials, fetches, or timed challenges.) |
| Annihilator | Complete all Purgatory trials. (Conquer the optional endgame trials in the Purgatory mode, testing advanced combat skills against waves of enemies.) |
Silver Trophies
Mid-tier challenges focusing on key story milestones, collections, and advanced techniques.
| Trophy Name | Description / How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| A New Master Ninja | Purify the Dark Dragon and save the world. (Complete the main story campaign on any difficulty to reach this ending.) |
| Challenger of Challenges | Complete all Challenges. (Finish every in-game challenge mode, which could include survival arenas or boss rushes.) |
| The One Who Obliterates | Obliterate every enemy. (Use the Obliteration mechanic on all unique enemy types encountered in the game.) |
| Critter Collector | Collect every Gourdy. (Find and gather all hidden Gourdy collectibles scattered across chapters; these are small creatures that may require exploration off the main path.) |
| Master of Combat | Learn all Combat Skills. (Unlock and purchase every skill in the combat tree using earned resources like NinjaCoin.) |
Bronze Trophies
The bulk of the list, covering tutorial-like unlocks, story progress, weapon mastery, and specific feats.
| Trophy Name | Description / How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| The Art of Obliteration | Perform an Obliteration. (Weaken an enemy until they're vulnerable, then execute the Obliteration finisher move.) |
| Bloodraven Form | Enter Bloodraven Form. (Activate this powered-up state by filling the required meter during combat.) |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Kill | Perform a Bloodbath Kill. (Execute a special kill move on a blood-weakened enemy.) |
| The Art of the Bloodbath Slaughter | Perform a Bloodbath Slaughter. (Chain multiple Bloodbath Kills in quick succession on a group of enemies.) |
| Raven Gear: Caddis Wire | Use the Caddis Wire. (Equip and activate this traversal tool for swinging or grappling in levels.) |
| Raven Gear: Dragonfly Glider | Use the Dragonfly Glider. (Deploy this gliding tool to cross gaps or descend safely.) |
| Raven Gear: Pond Strider | Use the Pond Strider. (Activate this to run across water surfaces in applicable areas.) |
| Oh, Foxy Lady | Defeat the Kitsune Courtesan and break the first seal. (Beat this boss in its chapter to progress the story.) |
| It’s a Dog! It’s a Plane! It’s… | Defeat Kurobo and break the second seal. (Overcome this aerial boss encounter.) |
| Smile, You Son of a… | Defeat Cetus and break the third seal. (Vanquish this aquatic boss to advance.) |
| Priestess of the Dark Dragon | Revive the Dark Dragon in exchange for Seori’s life. (Choose this story path during a key decision point.) |
| Return of the Super Ninja | Start Ryu Hayabusa’s story. (Unlock and begin playing as Ryu in the campaign.) |
| The Priestess’s Wish | Head to the final battle carrying the wishes of Seori (and Kureha). (Achieve this alternate story setup before the endgame.) |
| Bloodsoaked Fate | Hold your own against Ryu Hayabusa. (Survive or win a confrontation with Ryu in the narrative.) |
| Ninja Fortitude | Reach maximum health with Yakumo and Ryu. (Upgrade health stats fully for both characters via skills or items.) |
| Master of the Blade | Use Takeminakata to attack 5 or more enemies at once. (Wield the Takeminakata weapon and hit multiple foes in one swing.) |
| Master of the Drill | Use Yatousen to inflict massive damage in a short time. (Rapidly attack with the Yatousen drill weapon for high DPS.) |
| Master of the Hammer | Use Magatsuhi to Bloodbath Kill 5 or more enemies in a short time. (Employ the Magatsuhi hammer for group Bloodbath executions.) |
| Master of the Toolbox | Use Kage-Hiruko to defeat an enemy launched in the air. (Juggling an enemy airborne and finish with Kage-Hiruko.) |
| Wielder of Darkness | Recover the lost Dark Dragon Blade. (Obtain this legendary weapon through story progression.) |
| Consumed by Corruption | Defeat Oniwaka in his final encounter–he wouldn’t have lasted long in this world anyway. (Beat this corrupted boss in the late game.) |
| Ninja Business | Complete 20 Missions. (Finish at least 20 side missions.) |
| NinjaCoin Miner | Obtain 100,000 NinjaCoin. (Farm currency through combat, missions, and exploration.) |
| Need, not Greed | Obtain 30 items. (Collect 30 unique items, such as weapons or upgrades.) |
| Way of the Dragon | Defeat 3 enemies in a row with an Ultimate Technique. (Chain three Ultimate moves without interruption.) |
| Combo Master | Achieve a 2000-point combo. (Build a long combo chain in combat without getting hit.) |
| The Grind Never Stops | Clear Chapter 02 without falling once (Auto Movement must be turned OFF). (Navigate Chapter 2's platforming flawlessly manually.) |
| Free as a Bird | Clear Chapter 06 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement must be turned OFF). (Avoid all hazards in Chapter 6's sequences.) |
| Surf Ninja | Clear Chapter 10 without hitting any obstacles (Auto Movement must be turned OFF). (Master Chapter 10's water-based traversal without errors.) |
| Laser’s Edge | Clear Chapter 12 without being hit by a laser (Auto Movement must be turned OFF). (Dodge all lasers in Chapter 12 manually.) |
| Master of Takeminakata | Learn all Takeminakata Weapon Skills. (Unlock the full skill set for this weapon.) |
| Master of Yatousen | Learn all Yatousen Weapon Skills. (Fully upgrade skills for the Yatousen.) |
| Master of Magatsuhi | Learn all Magatsuhi Weapon Skills. (Complete the skill tree for Magatsuhi.) |
| Master of Kage-Hiruko | Learn all Kage-Hiruko Weapon Skills. (Master all moves for Kage-Hiruko.) |
| Master of the Dark Dragon Blade | Learn all Dark Dragon Blade Weapon Skills. (Unlock every skill for this endgame weapon.) |
| Shadow Incarnate | Complete any chapter without dying (excluding Chapters 00 and 14). (Finish a standard chapter deathless on any difficulty.) |
With its focus on precision and replayability, Ninja Gaiden 4's trophies encourage multiple playthroughs. Start on easier difficulties to learn mechanics, then ramp up for the Gold ones. Happy hunting, ninjas! If more detailed guides emerge, check sites like PowerPyx for updates.