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 player feedback, is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and 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 players can't directly select a higher difficulty via this mode.

A welcome quality-of-life improvement lets players toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon, conveniently hidden from view via the Options > Game Settings menu.

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.

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

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise January release during the Xbox Developer Direct, is a remastered version 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 balance adjustments.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to Level 1).
• Photo Mode: Capture in-game moments with adjustable camera controls.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of your back-carried projectile weapon in 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 frame rates exceeding 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.
• Eliminated crashes occurring after extended gameplay.
• Other minor bug fixes.