Team Ninja's substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (version 1.0.7.0) introduces highly anticipated features and significant improvements. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), this patch fulfills a January promise to address community feedback.
Key additions include New Game Plus, allowing players to restart with previously acquired weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1), and a Photo Mode for capturing in-game moments. A quality-of-life enhancement lets players toggle the visibility of their projectile weapon via the Options > Game Settings menu.
Balance adjustments focus on enemy HP, increased in Chapters 13 and 14, and decreased in Chapters 8 and 11. Ayane's attack damage has also received a boost.
Numerous bug fixes are included, addressing high-FPS/high-load control issues, controller vibration inconsistencies, out-of-bounds glitches, progression-blocking bugs, and crash problems associated with extended gameplay. A complete list of fixes is provided below.
Initially launched as a surprise during January's Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a reimagining built with Unreal Engine 5, offers enhanced visuals, new playable characters, and refined combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, while noting some balance adjustments.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes
New Content:
- New Game+: Start a new game on any completed difficulty, retaining unlocked weapons and Ninpo (reset to level 1).
- Photo Mode: A new in-game option for taking screenshots with adjustable camera positioning.
- Projectile Weapon Toggle: Hide or show your projectile weapon via the "Show Projectile Weapon" option in Game Settings.
Gameplay Adjustments:
- Reduced enemy HP in Chapters 8 ("City of the Fallen Goddess") and 11 ("Night in the City of Water").
- Increased enemy count 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 frame rates exceeding 120 FPS or under high system load.
- Fixed controller vibration inconsistencies related to FPS and system load.
- Corrected out-of-bounds glitches in specific chapters.
- Addressed bugs preventing progression in certain chapters.
- Eliminated crashes occurring after extended play sessions.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
