The release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black once again serves as an example of the degeneration of the genre in recent years.

These drops, which arrive later in the game, are distinguished by a prominent blue crate dropping from the sky, attracting players like moths to a flame. The race for these crates not only promises rare loot, but it also increases the intensity of the game, as players engage in heated conflicts over these floating containers.

During Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct, the mystery game of the show was Ninja Gaiden 4. The franchise has been dormant for a decade, but it's coming back with a new entry in the series set to release this fall.

The next entry in the Ninja Gaiden series stars a new protagonist named Yakuma who acts in opposition to Ryu Hayabusa, the series' previous hero.

It's been quite a while, but one of the gaming greats of previous generations returns with Ninja Gaiden 4, which sees a dynamic duo at its core.

Ryu Hyabusa is back, but he's not alone in Ninja Gaiden 4. Ready your blades as we slice into all the details we know about the return of this beloved series.