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), the 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 include HP reductions for enemies in Chapters 8 and 11, increased enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and damage buffs to some of Ayane's attacks. Numerous bug fixes resolve issues impacting high-performance PCs, controller vibration inconsistencies, out-of-bounds glitches, progression-blocking bugs, and crashes during extended play sessions.

The surprise January release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a reimagining powered by Unreal Engine 5, boasts enhanced visuals, new playable characters, and refined combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, despite noting some enemy health adjustments.

Below are the complete patch notes:

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any completed difficulty, retaining previously unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new in-game option for taking screenshots with adjustable camera movement.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of your 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 several 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.
• Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in specific chapters.
• Addressed progression-blocking bugs in certain chapters.
• Fixed crashes occurring during extended gameplay.
• Other minor bug fixes.