Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja has unleashed a significant update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, boosting it to version 1.0.7.0 and introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more. This patch, promised 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 embark on a fresh playthrough at any previously conquered difficulty level, retaining all previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, these items will revert to Level 1, and progression to higher difficulties isn't immediately available via New Game Plus.

A welcome quality-of-life improvement lets players conceal their projectile weapon. Access the Options menu, then Game Settings, to toggle the "Show Projectile Weapon" option.

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

Numerous bug fixes are also included, targeting high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and more. The complete patch notes are detailed below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise January release during the Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version of the acclaimed action title, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals, new playable characters, and improved combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, while noting some alterations to enemy health and numbers.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game at any previously completed difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to Level 1).
• Photo Mode: A dedicated Photo Mode has been added to the Options Menu for capturing in-game screenshots.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of the projectile weapon carried on the player's back via the Game Settings in the Options Menu.

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").
• Enhanced damage output for several of Ayane's attacks.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved control issues experienced 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.
• Eliminated progression-blocking bugs in various chapters.
• Corrected a crash issue occurring during extended play sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes implemented.