Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Adds Two Very Modern Features In Latest Update

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In a major development, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has received its largest update so far from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. This latest patch introduces contemporary features such as New Game+ and photo mode, which were less common when the game initially launched.

In January 2023, during Xbox’s Developer Direct showcase, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, an updated version using Unreal Engine 5 based on the original Ninja Gaiden 2, was unveiled (essentially released without official announcement). This surprise release followed the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4. The remake remains true to its roots, but includes contemporary elements such as adjustable difficulty modes. Recently, developers have expanded these new features even more in the latest update.

In this latest update, labeled as Ver 1.003.000 on PS5, Ver 1.0.7.0 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, three exciting new elements have been incorporated: New Game+, a Photo Mode, and the option to conceal Ryu’s projectile weapon. The New Game+ feature enables players to re-experience Ninja Gaiden 2 Black with all the weapons and Ninpo they acquired during their journey. However, it’s important to note that everything will be reset to Level 1 to ensure a fair challenge upon entering New Game+.

In addition to the menu, there are two more functionalities: Photo Mode and a “Display Projectile Weapon” option in Game Settings. The former facilitates players in capturing game screenshots effortlessly, while the latter lets them control whether or not weapons will be visible on Ryu’s back during gameplay within the Game Settings sub-menu. This could prove beneficial when using larger projectile weapons and needing enhanced visibility during combat.

With this latest update, we’ve made some additional tweaks and addressed certain issues (bugs), so feel free to explore the detailed list of changes in our patch notes.

Additional Content:

  • New Game+
    Added the ability to begin a new game on a difficulty level you have previously cleared with the weapons and Ninpo you obtained in your previous playthrough already unlocked. When starting a new game this way, your weapons and Ninpo will be reverted to level 1.
  • Photo Mode
    Added Photo Mode to the in-game Options Menu. You can move the camera around within a set limit to take screenshots.
  • Ability to Hide Projectile Weapon
    Added a “Show Projectile Weapon” option under “Game Settings” in the Options Menu, which allows you to hide your projectile weapon while it is carried on your back.

Adjustments:

  • Lowered the HP of enemies in Ch. 8, “City of the Fallen Goddess”
  • Lowered the HP of enemies in Ch. 11, “Night in the City of Water”
  • Raised the number of enemies in Ch. 13, “The Temple of Sacrifice”
  • Raised the number of enemies in Ch. 14, “A Tempered Gravestone”
  • Raised the damage dealt by some of Ayane’s attacks.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed control issues that occurred when playing at over 120 FPS or while under high computing load.
  • Fixed an issue where controllers would not vibrate based on computing load or FPS settings.
  • Fixed bugs that caused the player to go out of bounds during certain chapters.
  • Fixed bugs that made it impossible to progress during certain chapters.
  • Fixed a bug which caused the game to crash during long play sessions.
  • Other minor bug fixes

You can play Ninja Gaiden 2 Black right away on your PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S. Moreover, it belongs to the collection of games included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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2025-02-12 17:09