Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More

Team Ninja has released a significant update (version 1.0.7.0) for Ninja Gaiden Master Collection’s Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, delivering highly anticipated features and improvements based on player feedback. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), this patch introduces New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and various quality-of-life enhancements.

New Game Plus lets you embark on a new playthrough at any previously completed difficulty level, retaining all your acquired weapons and Ninpo. Note that these items will be reset to level 1, and you can't directly select a higher difficulty using this mode.

A welcome addition is the option to hide your projectile weapon, which is carried on your 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 some of Ayane's attacks.

The patch also addresses numerous bugs, including those impacting high-performance PCs, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and issues related to long play sessions. A complete list of fixes is provided below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is an Unreal Engine 5 enhanced version of the classic action game. This update boasts improved visuals, new playable characters, and enhanced battle support functions. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, calling it an "excellent action game all around," despite noting some balance changes.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game at any cleared difficulty level, keeping previously obtained weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: Capture stunning in-game moments with adjustable camera controls.
• 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 some of Ayane's attacks.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved control issues at high FPS (over 120 FPS) or under high computing load.
• Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to computing load and FPS.
• Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Addressed game crashes occurring during extended play sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes.