The developers at Team Ninja have rolled out a substantial update for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, upgrading it to Version 1.0.7.0 with exciting features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and various improvements.
Fresh Features Arrive in Latest Patch
Following through on their January promise to address player feedback, Team Ninja detailed these enhancements in their official blog. Gamers can now experience this update across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms through Steam and Microsoft Store.
The much-requested New Game Plus feature lets warriors dive back into the action with previously unlocked weapons and Ninpo magic - though they'll need to level them up again from scratch. Note that you can't skip ahead to tougher difficulties right away.
Fashion-conscious ninjas will appreciate the new option to conceal their projectile weapons visually. Simply navigate to Game Settings under Options to toggle this fresh customization feature.
Gameplay Improvements Across Chapters
Combat enthusiasts will notice rebalanced encounters throughout key chapters:
- Reduced health pools for enemies in Chapters 8 and 11
- Increased enemy numbers in Chapters 13 and 14
- Enhanced damage output for select attacks by playable character Ayane
The team also ironed out numerous technical issues affecting high-end PC performance, progressing-blocking bugs, and other stability concerns.
A Welcome Return For Fans
This modernized Unreal Engine 5 iteration pleasantly surprised gamers when revealed during January's Xbox Developer Direct. The remake preserves the original's intense combat while injecting visual splendor and additional playable characters.
In our 8/10 review, we praised Ninja Gaiden Black 2's impressive facelift while noting some mechanical differences from earlier versions - ultimately declaring it a thrilling action experience that veterans and newcomers alike can enjoy.
Complete Update Breakdown
Here's everything included in Version 1.0.7.0:
New Additions:
- New Game+: Replay cleared difficulties keeping your arsenal (reset to level 1)
- Photo Mode: Capture your ninja exploits with adjustable in-game camera
- Weapon Visibility: Option to hide your projectile weapon visually
Game Balance Tweaks:
- Easier foes in Chapters 8 and 11
- More intense encounters in Chapters 13 and 14
- Ayane's enhanced combat effectiveness
Critical Fixes:
- Smoothed controls for high-FPS setups
- Reliable controller vibration across hardware
- Fixed progression blockers and boundary bugs
- Resolved crashing during extended sessions
- Various minor improvements
