Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Gets Major Update with New Game Plus and Photo Mode

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Summary

  • A new update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black adds New Game Plus and photo mode.
  • The patch balances difficulty in some levels by adjusting enemy HP and increasing enemy numbers.

In its recent update, Ninja Gaiden 2: Black has rolled out several new features including a New Game Plus mode and gameplay adjustments. This significant patch for Ninja Gaiden 2: Black marks the first major one since the game was launched on January 23, 2025.

During Xbox Developer Direct 2025, the beloved franchise Ninja Gaiden made a comeback with the announcement of an upcoming mainline game and the surprise launch of a remastered version of a classic title. While Ninja Gaiden 4 will be the first significant installment in the series since 2012, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has breathed new life onto modern gaming platforms with its remaster. Since its debut, the remaster has garnered praise from both critics and fans, boasting an OpenCritic score of 81. To fuel this positive momentum, Team Ninja recently unveiled some substantial updates planned for the action-packed game.

In the latest updates for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black introduces a New Game Plus mode. This feature lets players start fresh without losing any previously unlocked weapons or Ninpo from their initial gameplay. Additionally, the update includes a photo mode which can be accessed in-game, giving fans an opportunity to snap shots of Ryu Hayabusa amidst battle action. Furthermore, the player now has the ability to control whether they want to see the projectile weapon carried on Ryu’s back by navigating to “Settings” from the main menu.

Alongside the introduction of these fresh features, the February update also includes numerous bug fixes and adjustments aimed at maintaining balance. For instance, the health of enemies in Chapters 8 and 11 has been reduced, easing the difficulty level in those chapters. Conversely, the number of enemies in Chapters 13 and 14 has been boosted, increasing the challenge they present compared to earlier versions. Additionally, the damage dealt by Ayane, a character from Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, has been enhanced. Furthermore, the developers have addressed several bugs that were causing crashes, preventing progression, or disrupting control functionality.

2025 looks set to be an exciting year for fans of the Ninja Gaiden action-adventure series, with not one, not two, but three releases on the horizon! First up is Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which is already available. Next is the anticipated sequel, Ninja Gaiden 4, and lastly, a spin-off titled Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, also scheduled for release in 2025. Interestingly, the side-scrolling title, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, is being developed by The Game Kitchen, a new addition to the Ninja Gaiden development family.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Version 1.003.000/Version 1.0.7.0 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

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2025-02-12 14:55