New Update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Offers Enhanced Gameplay

Team Ninja has unleashed a substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, boosting it to version 1.0.7.0 and introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus and Photo Mode.

This patch, promised in January to address community feedback, is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store). Team Ninja detailed the update in a recent blog post.

New Game Plus allows players to restart the game on any previously completed difficulty, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, these items will revert to level 1, and players cannot directly select a higher difficulty via New Game Plus.

A significant quality-of-life improvement lets players hide their projectile weapon from view. This toggle is accessible within the Options menu under Game Settings.

Balance adjustments include HP reductions for enemies in Chapters 8 and 11, increased enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and a damage buff to some of Ayane's attacks.

The patch also addresses numerous bugs, including high-performance PC stability issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and more. Detailed patch notes are provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version built with Unreal Engine 5. This update leverages the engine's power to enhance visuals, introduce new playable characters, and improve combat mechanics.

IGN's 8/10 review stated: "While fewer, higher-health enemies might prevent Ninja Gaiden 2 Black from being the definitive version, it's a stunning improvement over Sigma 2, remaining an excellent action game overall."

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Added Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new Photo Mode is accessible via the in-game Options Menu, allowing for adjustable camera screenshots.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: A "Show Projectile Weapon" toggle in the Options > Game Settings menu allows players to hide their back-carried projectile weapon.

Adjustments:

• Reduced enemy HP in Chapter 8 ("City of the Fallen Goddess").
• Reduced enemy HP in Chapter 11 ("Night in the City of Water").
• Increased enemy count in Chapter 13 ("The Temple of Sacrifice").
• Increased enemy count in Chapter 14 ("A Tempered Gravestone").
• Increased damage for some of Ayane's attacks.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved control issues at frame rates exceeding 120 FPS or under high CPU load.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to CPU load and FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed crashes occurring during extended play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.