Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja has unveiled a substantial update (Version 1.0.7.0) for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus and Photo Mode, alongside numerous improvements. This patch, fulfilling a promise made in January to address community feedback, is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and 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 progression to higher difficulties via New Game Plus isn't immediately available.

A significant quality-of-life enhancement is the option to hide the projectile weapon displayed on the player's back. This toggle is accessible within the Options menu under Game Settings.

Balance adjustments include enemy HP reductions 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 various bugs, including those affecting high-performance PCs, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and issues causing crashes during extended play sessions. A complete list of fixes is provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially launched as a surprise during the January Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version built using Unreal Engine 5. This engine upgrade significantly enhances visuals, introduces new playable characters, and optimizes combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised the game's visual improvements over its Sigma 2 predecessor, while noting some balance adjustments.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: Capture in-game screenshots with adjustable camera controls.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle to hide the projectile weapon from view.

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 output for some of Ayane's attacks.

Bug Fixes:

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