NEW Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Enhances Gameplay

Team Ninja has unleashed a significant update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, boosting it to version 1.0.7.0 and introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more. This patch, promised in January to address community feedback, is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store).

New Game Plus allows players to restart the game on any previously completed difficulty level, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, all items will revert to Level 1, and difficulty cannot be immediately increased via this mode.

A notable quality-of-life improvement lets players hide their projectile weapon from view. This toggle is accessible within the Options menu under Game Settings ("Show Projectile Weapon").

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

Numerous bug fixes are included, addressing high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and more. The complete patch notes are detailed below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise January release during the Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This update enhances visuals, adds playable characters, and improves combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised the visual improvements over Sigma 2, while noting the altered enemy health and numbers.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on a cleared difficulty, retaining previously unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to Level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new in-game option for taking screenshots with adjustable camera movement.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle to hide the projectile weapon carried on the player's back (Options > Game Settings).

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 >120 FPS or high computing loads.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to computing load and FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds issues in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed game crashes during extended play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.