Game Over: News
Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos key art
Platform

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos came out on February 5, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. It is developed by Tecmo and published by Hamster Corporation.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
ReleasedFeb 5, 2026
PlatformsPS5 · Switch 22 platforms

Key facts

Release date
February 5, 2026
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
Hamster Corporation
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade

Trailer

About Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos

"Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos" was released by TECMO in 1990 for an 8-bit home console. In this side-scrolling action game, the Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, fights with his katana and ninjutsu to stop the resurrection of an evil god. The title gained worldwide popularity for the thrill of conquering demanding stages with ninja actions, combined with cinematic "Tecmo Theater" cutscenes that look just like a movie.

Screenshots

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos screenshot 1
Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos screenshot 2
Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos screenshot 3
Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos screenshot 4
Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos screenshot 5
FAQ

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos come out?

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos came out on February 5, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos out yet?

Yes. Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos came out on February 5, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

What platforms is Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos on?

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos is available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos on PC?

A PC version has not been announced. Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Who is making Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos?

Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos is developed by Tecmo and published by Hamster Corporation.

Our coverage

We haven’t written about Console Archives: Ninja Gaiden II - The Dark Sword of Chaos yet.

The full release calendar →