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 refinements. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), the patch fulfills a January promise to address community feedback.

Key additions include New Game Plus, allowing players to restart on any previously completed difficulty level, retaining acquired weapons and Ninpo (though reset to level 1). Note: difficulty level cannot be immediately increased via New Game Plus.

Improved quality of life comes in the form of a toggleable "Show Projectile Weapon" option within the Game Settings menu, allowing players to hide their back-mounted projectile weapon.

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

Numerous bug fixes are also included, addressing high-performance PC issues, game-breaking bugs in specific chapters, and more. See the full patch notes below for details.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially surprising players with its January release during the Xbox Developer Direct, is a visually enhanced Unreal Engine 5 version of the classic. The updated version boasts improved graphics, new playable characters, and enhanced battle mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, while noting a potential shift in enemy balance.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new Photo Mode has been added to the Options Menu for capturing in-game screenshots.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of the back-mounted projectile weapon via the Game Settings menu.

Adjustments:

• Reduced enemy HP in Chapter 8 ("City of the Fallen Goddess") and Chapter 11 ("Night in the City of Water").
• Increased enemy count in Chapter 13 ("The Temple of Sacrifice") and Chapter 14 ("A Tempered Gravestone").
• Increased damage output for several 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.
• Addressed out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Resolved game crashes occurring after extended play sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes.