Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja's substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (version 1.0.7.0) introduces highly anticipated features and significant improvements. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), the patch fulfills a promise made in January to address community feedback.

Key additions include New Game Plus, allowing players to restart with previously acquired weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1), though difficulty level cannot be immediately increased. A much-requested quality-of-life enhancement is the option to hide the projectile weapon carried on the back, togglable within the Game Settings menu.

Balance adjustments have been implemented, notably reducing enemy health in Chapters 8 and 11, increasing enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and boosting the damage output of some of Ayane's attacks.

The patch also addresses numerous bugs, including those impacting high-performance PCs, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and issues causing crashes during extended play sessions. A complete list of fixes is detailed below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially launched as a surprise during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals, new playable characters, and improved combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual upgrade over Sigma 2, despite noting a potential shift in enemy design.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any previously completed difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new in-game option for capturing screenshots with adjustable camera movement.
• Projectile Weapon Toggle: Hide the projectile weapon on your back via a new option in Game Settings.

Adjustments:

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

Bug Fixes:

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