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+, Photo Mode, and more.

New Game+ lets players restart the game on any previously completed difficulty, carrying over all acquired weapons and Ninpo. While these items retain their unlocks, they'll revert to level 1. Note: progressing to higher difficulties via New Game+ isn't currently supported.

A welcome quality-of-life improvement allows players to hide the projectile weapon displayed on their 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 affecting high-performance PCs, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and issues causing crashes during extended play sessions. A complete list of fixes is detailed below.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, initially a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, is an Unreal Engine 5 enhanced version of the classic action game. This update leverages the engine's capabilities to enhance visuals, introduce new playable characters, and improve combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised the game's gorgeous improvements over its Sigma 2 predecessor, calling it an excellent action game.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional Content:

• New Game+: Start a new game on any cleared difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
• Photo Mode: Added to the Options Menu, allowing for flexible camera control during screenshot capture.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: A toggle in Game Settings (Options Menu) to hide the projectile weapon on the character's back.

Adjustments:

• Reduced enemy HP in Chapter 8 ("City of the Fallen Goddess").
• Reduced enemy HP in Chapter 11 ("Night in the City of Water").
• Increased enemy count in Chapter 13 ("The Temple of Sacrifice").
• Increased enemy count in Chapter 14 ("A Tempered Gravestone").
• Increased damage output for some 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 certain chapters.
• Addressed progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Fixed crashes occurring during extended gameplay sessions.
• Other minor bug fixes.