Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja has unleashed a substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, boosting it to version 1.0.7.0 and introducing highly anticipated features like New Game Plus and Photo Mode.

This patch, promised in January to address community feedback, is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store).

New Game Plus allows players to restart the game at any previously completed difficulty level, retaining previously acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, all items will revert to Level 1, and difficulty cannot be immediately increased via New Game Plus.

A significant quality-of-life improvement lets players toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon, found within the Game Settings of the Options menu.

Balance adjustments include HP reductions for enemies in Chapters 8 and 11, increased enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and a damage buff to some of Ayane's attacks.

The patch also resolves numerous bugs, including high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and crashes after extended play. A complete list of fixes is provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially surprising players during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a revamped version of the classic action title, built using 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, though noted the altered enemy health/count balance.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

New Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game at any cleared difficulty level, keeping previously unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to Level 1).
• Photo Mode: A new Photo Mode is accessible via the Options Menu, allowing for adjustable camera positioning.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: A toggle option ("Show Projectile Weapon") in Game Settings allows players to hide their back-carried 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 select Ayane attacks.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved control problems 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 issues in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed game crashes after extended playtime.
• Other minor bug fixes.