Ninja Gaiden 2 Black update 1.003 (1.003.000) is rolling out on PS5, PC(1.0.67) and Xbox. According to the official Ninja Gaiden 2 Black game 1.003 patch notes, the latest update introduces new Game+ mode, Photo Mode, and a projectile weapon visibility toggle. Apart from this, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black patch 1.003 update also includes enemy HP tuning, increased enemy count in later chapters, and Ayane buffs.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black 1.003 Patch Notes – February 12, 2025
New Game+
- Players can start a new game on a cleared difficulty.
- Weapons and Ninpo from the previous playthrough are available but reset to level 1.
Photo Mode
- Added to the Options Menu.
- Allows camera movement within a set range for screenshots.
Projectile Weapon Visibility
- New “Show Projectile Weapon” toggle in Game Settings.
- Enables hiding the projectile weapon while carried on the back.
Adjustments
Enemy HP Balancing
- Reduced HP of enemies in:
- Chapter 8: City of the Fallen Goddess
- Chapter 11: Night in the City of Water
- Increased enemy count in:
- Chapter 13: The Temple of Sacrifice
- Chapter 14: A Tempered Gravestone
- Ayane Buffs: Some of Ayane’s attacks now deal more damage.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed control issues occurring at 120+ FPS or under high computing load.
- Resolved an issue preventing controller vibration based on FPS and computing load.
- Fixed out-of-bounds bugs occurring in certain chapters.
- Addressed progression blockers preventing chapter completion.
- Fixed a game crash issue during extended play sessions.
- Various minor bug fixes for improved stability.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black version 1.003.000 is now available for download on PlayStation 5.
