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 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 their adventure on any previously completed difficulty level, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, these items will revert to level 1, and players cannot directly select a higher difficulty via New Game Plus.

A welcome quality-of-life improvement lets players hide their projectile weapon from view. This toggle is accessible within the Options menu under Game Settings.

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 some of Ayane's attacks.

Several bug fixes are also included, addressing high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and more. Complete patch notes are provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version utilizing 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, calling it "a definite and gorgeous improvement," while noting the altered enemy health and numbers.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on a cleared difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new Photo Mode has been added to the in-game Options Menu for capturing screenshots.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: A toggle to hide the projectile weapon on the player's back is now available in 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 under high computing loads.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to computing load or FPS.
• Fixed out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Fixed a crash bug occurring after extended play sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes.