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 in response to player 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 on any previously completed difficulty level, retaining 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 carried on their back. This option is conveniently located within the Game Settings section of the Options menu.
Balance adjustments include reduced enemy HP in Chapters 8 and 11, increased enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and a damage buff to some of Ayane's attacks.
Numerous bug fixes are also included, addressing high-performance PC issues, game-breaking bugs in specific chapters, and more. Detailed patch notes are provided below.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is a revamped version of the classic action title, powered by Unreal Engine 5. This engine upgrade enhances visuals, introduces new playable characters, and improves combat mechanics.
IGN's 8/10 review stated: "While fewer, higher-health enemies might mean Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn't perfectly definitive, it's a stunning improvement over Sigma 2, remaining an excellent action game."
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes
Added Content:
- New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining previously unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
- Photo Mode: A new Photo Mode has been added to the in-game Options Menu for capturing screenshots.
- Projectile Weapon Visibility: A "Show Projectile Weapon" toggle has been added to Game Settings, allowing players to hide their back-carried projectile weapon.
Adjustments:
- Reduced enemy HP in Ch. 8 ("City of the Fallen Goddess") and Ch. 11 ("Night in the City of Water").
- Increased enemy count in Ch. 13 ("The Temple of Sacrifice") and Ch. 14 ("A Tempered Gravestone").
- Increased damage for some of Ayane's attacks.
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved control issues occurring at over 120 FPS or under high CPU load.
- Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to CPU load and FPS.
- Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
- Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
- Addressed game crashes during extended play sessions.
- Other minor bug fixes.
