News: NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black has been Remastered and Released across multiple Platforms
KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA shocked fans with the stealth launch of one of their most requested remasters, dropping the news
that
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black not only exists,
but is available now!
Originally debuting back in 2008, the highly-acclaimed game known for its frenetic ninja action, has been graphically remastered to
deliver the most stunning Ryu Hayabusa kicks and flips to date and is available starting today digitally across multiple platforms,
including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and with Game Pass on console, PC and cloud.
In NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, players assume the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a deadly ninja who wields the legendary Dragon Sword while embarking
on a global battle against a series of formidable foes.
The beautiful and bloody remaster utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance the graphic expression, elevating everything from
character visuals to environmental backgrounds. In fact, the stages, characters, effects, and lighting have all been completely redesigned
and remastered to fully immerse gamers into the story’s dark ninja world.
Gore elements such as dismemberment and blood have also been remastered to enhance the action experience. The high-speed, violent fights play out in brilliant brutality, utilizing a variety of weapons and techniques including Japanese swords, shurikens, Kusari-gamas, and tonfas. Meanwhile, those looking for a more toned-down experience can simply toggle the dismemberment feature on and off in the Options menu.
In addition, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black includes extra elements from the spin-off titles released after the original game’s debut, including the ability to control three additional characters: Momiji, Ayane, and Rachel. The remaster also includes “HERO PLAY STYLE”, a mode for beginners that provides automatic support in the most difficult situations, making the notoriously challenging title more accessible for those who may not be so confident in their action skills.
But that’s not all, as Team NINJA, in collaboration with PlatinumGames and Xbox Game Studios Publishing also revealed the long-awaited
return to the mainline franchise, with the announcement that NINJA GAIDEN 4 is currently in development and is scheduled to launch later
this year.
The fourth installment of the definitive ninja action-adventure series introduces an all-new protagonist in Yakumo, a young ninja prodigy
whose fate is intertwined with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa himself. Prepare for a legacy reborn with exhilarating style and thrilling
action for a new generation of players!
This definitive version of NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and with Game Pass on console, PC and cloud.