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 fulfills a January promise to address community feedback.

Key additions include New Game Plus, allowing players to restart with previously acquired weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1), and a Photo Mode for capturing in-game moments. A quality-of-life enhancement lets players toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon via the Options > Game Settings menu.

Balance adjustments involve 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, addressing high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and overall stability.

The surprise January release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a Unreal Engine 5 enhanced version, impressed with its visual upgrades, new playable characters, and refined combat. While IGN's 8/10 review noted a slightly altered enemy design, it praised the game as a significant improvement over Sigma 2, remaining an excellent action title.

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: A dedicated photo mode added to the Options Menu.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility 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 issues at high FPS (over 120 FPS) or under high system load.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to system load and FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Addressed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Fixed crashes occurring during extended play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.