Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update to Add New Features

New Update Improves Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Experience

During the latest Xbox Developer Direct, Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo surprised fans with a remaster of the beloved action game, Ninja Gaiden 2. In just a short time since its release, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has already received its first update aimed at fixing some significant bugs. Additionally, the developer has hinted at a future patch that will introduce new features to the game.

Newest Update Addresses Progression Block Issue

Team Ninja recently announced on X that they are working on a patch scheduled for release in mid-February. This upcoming update will focus on balancing adjustments and the addition of new features. These enhancements are a direct response to feedback from the gaming community, although specific details about these new features have not been revealed yet.

The most recent update, however, addresses some key issues, notably fixing problems with DLSS and XeSS on the Microsoft Store version of the game. It also resolves a bug that caused players to get stuck and unable to progress after defeating certain bosses.

Ninja Gaiden 2 originally debuted in 2008 on the Xbox 360, with a PS3 port titled Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 following in 2009. The PS5 version of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is now available for $49.99 on the PS Store, offering enhancements for the PS5 Pro. The game is currently maintaining a solid 81 metascore on the review aggregation platform, Metacritic.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black PS5 Ver 1.002.00 Patch Notes

  • Fixed an issue where DLSS and XeSS options were not visible when selecting the super resolution type in the Microsoft Store version of the game.
  • Resolved a rare bug that prevented progression after defeating specific bosses.