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), this patch delivers on promises made in January to address player 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 Photo Mode lets players capture in-game moments. Furthermore, players can now toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon via the Options > Game Settings menu.

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

The patch also addresses numerous bugs, resolving control issues at high frame rates or under heavy computing loads, controller vibration inconsistencies, out-of-bounds glitches in specific chapters, progression-blocking bugs, and crashes after extended play sessions. Minor bug fixes are also included. See the full patch notes below for details.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially released as a surprise during the January 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 upgrades over Sigma 2, 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 completed difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: Access a Photo Mode in the Options Menu for customizable screenshots.
• Projectile Weapon Visibility: Toggle the display of your projectile weapon in the Game Settings.

Adjustments:

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

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved control problems exceeding 120 FPS or under high system load.
• Fixed inconsistent controller vibration based on system load/FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds issues in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed game crashes after prolonged play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.