Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update: New Game Plus Added

Team Ninja has rolled out an expansive update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, now at version 1.0.7.0, introducing features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and additional enhancements. This patch, which was announced in response to fan feedback back in January, is now accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, as well as PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

The New Game Plus feature allows players to embark on a new journey at any difficulty level they've previously conquered, bringing along their acquired weapons and Ninpo. However, these items will revert to Level 1 to maintain the challenge. Note that players cannot directly escalate to a higher difficulty using New Game Plus.

A notable quality of life improvement includes the option to conceal the projectile weapon on the player's back. This can be toggled in the Options menu under Game Settings with the "Show Projectile Weapon" option.

Regarding balance adjustments, Team Ninja has reduced the Hit Points of adversaries in Chapters 8 and 11, increased the number of enemies in Chapters 13 and 14, and enhanced the damage output of certain attacks by Ayane.

Several bugs have also been addressed, including issues with high-performance PCs, game-breaking bugs in specific chapters, and other minor fixes. You can find the comprehensive patch notes below.

Ninja Gaiden Black 2 made a surprise appearance during the January Xbox Developer Direct. This enhanced version, powered by Unreal Engine 5, not only improves graphic quality but also introduces new playable characters and enhances battle support features.

In our 8/10 review of Ninja Gaiden Black 2, IGN remarked: "Although featuring fewer but tougher enemies, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black falls short of being the definitive version. Nonetheless, it's a stunning and significant upgrade from its Sigma 2 predecessor, remaining a top-notch action game."

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game at a previously cleared difficulty with unlocked weapons and Ninpo from your last playthrough. Note that these items will reset to Level 1.
• Photo Mode: Access Photo Mode via the in-game Options Menu to freely move the camera within limits for capturing screenshots.
• Ability to Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of your projectile weapon on your back with the "Show Projectile Weapon" option under "Game Settings" in the Options Menu.

Adjustments:

• Lowered enemy HP in Chapter 8, "City of the Fallen Goddess."
• Lowered enemy HP in Chapter 11, "Night in the City of Water."
• Increased enemy numbers in Chapter 13, "The Temple of Sacrifice."
• Increased enemy numbers in Chapter 14, "A Tempered Gravestone."
• Boosted damage from some of Ayane's attacks.

Bug Fixes:

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