New Update Enhances 'Ninja Gaiden 2 Black'

Team Ninja's substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (version 1.0.7.0) introduces highly anticipated features and numerous improvements. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), this patch fulfills a January promise to address player feedback.

Key additions include New Game Plus, allowing players to restart with previously acquired weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1) on any completed difficulty. Note: difficulty level cannot be immediately increased via New Game Plus. A much-requested quality-of-life enhancement lets players toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon 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 high-performance PC stability issues, progression-blocking glitches in specific chapters, and crash problems related to extended play sessions. A complete list of fixes is detailed below.

Originally a surprise January release during the Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, powered by Unreal Engine 5, offers enhanced visuals, additional playable characters, and improved combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised the game's visual upgrade over Sigma 2, while noting that the enemy health adjustments might not make it the definitive version.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any previously completed difficulty level, 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 the Game Settings menu.

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 game crashes occurring during extended play sessions.
• Various minor bug fixes.