Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja has unleashed a substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, boosting it to version 1.0.7.0 and introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus and Photo Mode.

This patch, promised in January to address player 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 New Game Plus.

A significant 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 buff to several of Ayane's attacks.

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

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially surprising players during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a revitalized version of the classic action game, rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5. This upgrade enhances visuals, adds new playable characters, and improves combat mechanics.

IGN's 8/10 review praised the game, stating: "While fewer, but tougher enemies, might mean Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn't perfectly definitive, it's a stunning improvement over Sigma 2 and remains an excellent action game."

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, keeping previously obtained weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: Added to the in-game Options Menu for capturing screenshots.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle to hide the projectile weapon carried on the 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 over 120 FPS or high CPU loads.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to CPU load and FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed game crashes after prolonged play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.