Team Ninja's substantial update for Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection's Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (version 1.0.7.0) introduces highly requested features and improvements. Now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), the patch fulfills promises made in January 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 include HP reductions for enemies in Chapters 8 and 11, increased enemy counts in Chapters 13 and 14, and a damage boost to some of Ayane's attacks. Numerous bug fixes address high-performance PC issues, game-breaking glitches in specific chapters, and crashes resulting from extended play sessions. Complete patch notes are detailed below.

Originally a surprise release during January's Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, built with Unreal Engine 5, boasts enhanced visuals, new playable characters, and improved combat mechanics. IGN's 8/10 review praised its visual improvements over Sigma 2, while noting the altered enemy health/count balance.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Ver 1.0.7.0 Patch Notes

Additional 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 movement.
• Hide Projectile Weapon: Toggle the visibility of your back-carried projectile weapon in the Game Settings.

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 select Ayane 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.
• Addressed out-of-bounds glitches in certain chapters.
• Corrected progression-blocking bugs in specific chapters.
• Eliminated crashes occurring during extended gameplay.
• Other minor bug fixes.