Ninja Gaiden 2 Black's Update Boosts Gameplay Experience

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 restart their adventure on any previously conquered difficulty level, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, all weaponry and Ninpo will revert to level 1, and progression to higher difficulties isn't immediately available via New Game Plus.

A notable quality-of-life improvement is the option to conceal the projectile weapon carried on the player's back. This toggle is conveniently located 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 boost for several of Ayane's attacks.

The patch also addresses a range of bugs, including those affecting high-performance PCs, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and more. A complete list of fixes is provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black's surprise debut during January's Xbox Developer Direct showcased its Unreal Engine 5 enhancements, resulting in improved visuals, new playable characters, and enhanced combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual upgrade over Sigma 2, while noting some balance adjustments.

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: Capture in-game moments with adjustable camera controls.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of your projectile weapon.

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").
• Increased damage output for some of Ayane's 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.
• Addressed out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Corrected progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Fixed a crash issue occurring after extended play sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes.