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American Ninja Warrior Challenge

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Date: March 19, 2019

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'American Ninja Warrior Challenge' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2019 @ 8:14 a.m. PST

With the goal to achieve Total Victory, players compete on favorite obstacle courses from the show to earn the "American Ninja Warrior" title, while show hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila provide commentary.

Are you the next America Ninja Warrior?

Begin your quest to achieve Total Victory with the action-packed obstacle course competition game, American Ninja Warrior Challenge!

Do you have the strength and endurance to jump, swing, and sprint your way to hitting the buzzer at the end? Race against the clock with your friends and family while testing your skills in couch multi-player or take on the challenging career mode. Those who successfully complete the city courses move on to the finals will face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan.

Throughout its 10-year run (and counting), the five-time Emmy Award-nominated American Ninja Warrior has been a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions of viewers every week. Based on Sasuke from Japan's Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, the show has no gender boundaries, and has inspired athletes and contestants of all ages. The competitors tackle qualifying and city finals rounds across the country, all in the hope of reaching the four-stage national finals in Las Vegas, which includes the intimidating Mt. Midoriyama. While it is one of the most difficult competition shows on television, American Ninja Warrior is accessible to everyone, regardless of age.

Enjoy all the thrills and spills to become the next American Ninja Warrior!


"American Ninja Warrior has continuously grown in popularity over the past 10 seasons and we are thrilled to partner with NBCUniversal to bring fans an authentic and action-packed American Ninja Warrior experience on gaming consoles for the first time," said Tim Flaherty, Partner at GameMill Entertainment. "We are excited to unveil the many challenging and fun features in the coming months, which are designed to allow players to step into the shoes of their very own American Ninja Warrior competitor."

"Millions of fans around the world have been inspired and entertained by American Ninja Warrior since it first debuted and it has transformed into an unrivaled pop culture phenomenon," said Chris Heatherly, EVP, Games & Digital Platforms at Universal. "American Ninja Warrior Challenge lets players test their strength and endurance on iconic obstacle courses to become the ultimate Ninja competitor."

Key Features:

  • Take on classic obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Warped Wall, Log Grip and more!
  • Build your own custom course and have your own personalized Ninja race through it
  • In-game commentary voiced by the TV show hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila
  • Offline multi-player & online leaderboards

American Ninja Warrior Challenge launches on March 19, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.


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