NINJA GAIDEN II Black announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, now available

Developer Team NINJA, in partnership with Publisher Koei Tecmo, has unveiled the release of “NINJA GAIDEN II Black” on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms including Steam and Microsoft Store. The game is now accessible at a cost of $49.99, and it’s also available through Game Pass for those subscribers.

The reimagined version, titled NINJA GAIDEN II Black, meticulously recreates the brutal and intense gameplay of the original NINJA GAIDEN II, with enhanced graphics. Characters like Rachel, Moiji, and Ayane, who were first introduced in NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2, can now be played as well.

Here is an overview of the game, via Koei Tecmo:

About

Step into my shoes as Ryu Hayabusa, a ninja bearing the fabled “Dragon Sword.” I’m embarking on global battles once more in this graphically enhanced version of the classic high-speed ninja action game, which has been long awaited after a 15-year hiatus!

Key Features

  • The World of NINJA GAIDEN II Remastered With Rich Visuals! – The stages, characters, effects, and lighting have been completely redesigned and remastered to provide realistic visuals. Unreal Engine 5 has been utilized to create stunning current-generation graphics, allowing players to immerse themselves more deeply in the story’s world.
  • High-Speed x Violent Action Further Evolved With the Latest Graphic Expressions! – Gore elements such as dismemberment and blood have been remastered to enhance the action experience. Players can enjoy high-speed, violent action using a wide variety of weapons and techniques, including Japanese swords, shurikens, Kusari-gamas, and tonfas.
    Note: The dismemberment feature can be toggled on and off in the Options menu.
  • Additional Characters, Mode for Beginners, and Elements From Subsequent Spin-off Titles Are Also Included! – This remaster includes additional elements from spin-off titles released after the original. Players can control three additional characters: Momiji, Ayane, and Rachel. The game also includes “HERO PLAY STYLE” mode that provides automatic support in challenging situations, making it accessible for those who may not be confident in their action skills.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

Screenshots

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2025-01-23 22:16