Ninja Gaiden 4 is out now. If you want to know how good it is (spoiler alert, it’s very, very good) head on over to our spoiler-free review here. Set in a futuristic Tokyo ravaged by the Dark Dragon, Ninja Gaiden 4 sees Raven Clan ninja Yakumo fighting fore the fate of humanity.
Developed by Platinum Games and Team NINJA, Ninja Gaiden 4 is a phenomenal hack and slash game with amazing combat, gorgeous visuals and fantastic level design.
But, you’re here to find out how long it is, how many chapters there are and how long it takes to beat Ninja Gaiden 4. So, let’s find out.
How Many Chapters in Ninja Gaiden 4

In total, there are 20 chapters in Ninja Gaiden 4 with the average time to beat a chapter ranging from 30-60 minutes. The difficulty level you choose, how much exploring you do and how you engage with the additional content (outside of the main story) will also influence how long it takes you to beat Ninja Gaiden 4. On average it should take somewhere between 15 and 20 hours to finish the story, however, once you do, you’ll unlock some new modes, a new difficulty and more. So even after you’ve finished, there’s still plenty to do.
The list of chapter names follows and to avoid any potential spoilers, you’ll need to scroll down. Across the 20 chapters, Yakumo will tarvel across a range of locations, fight a number of different enemies and come up against some insane bosses that will test the limits of your skills.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Chapter List
- Dark Descendant
- Bloodsoaked Tokyo
- Haunted District
- Phantom Pleasure Quarter
- Pilgrim’s Windswept Path
- Raging Valley
- Guiding Winds
- Altar of the Mountain God
- Drowned District
- Realm of Silent Dead
- Bounding Spirits
- Infilitration
- Dragon’s Maw
- Clash of Convictions
- Unholy Descent
- Fanged Gate
- Downpour
- Howling Ravine
- Darkness Reborn
- Ebon Wings
There you have it. There are 20 chapters in Ninja Gaiden 4 and it should take you about 15-20 hours to complete it on your first run.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|