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Steam app 3287520 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:26 UTC

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Steam header artwork
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
35playing now
5624-hour peak
2,225all-time peak
30average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−6Gain−16.67%% gain65Peak

719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

21 months, January 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

06011k2k2kJan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026January 20252,225 monthly peakFebruary 20251,252 monthly peakMarch 2025329 monthly peakApril 2025285 monthly peakMay 2025132 monthly peakJune 2025158 monthly peakJuly 2025138 monthly peakAugust 2025185 monthly peakSeptember 2025149 monthly peakOctober 2025166 monthly peakNovember 2025176 monthly peakDecember 2025137 monthly peakJanuary 2026110 monthly peakFebruary 202693 monthly peakMarch 202682 monthly peakApril 202685 monthly peakMay 202689 monthly peakJune 2026102 monthly peakJuly 202685 monthly peakAugust 202677 monthly peakSeptember 202656 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 435 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

02142628301 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202677 peakSunday 02 August 202665 peakMonday 03 August 202660 peakTuesday 04 August 202650 peakWednesday 05 August 202660 peakThursday 06 August 202659 peakFriday 07 August 202647 peakSaturday 08 August 202668 peakSunday 09 August 202674 peakMonday 10 August 202660 peakTuesday 11 August 202666 peakWednesday 12 August 202656 peakThursday 13 August 202651 peakFriday 14 August 202655 peakSaturday 15 August 202665 peakSunday 16 August 202663 peakMonday 17 August 202653 peakTuesday 18 August 202639 peakWednesday 19 August 202637 peakThursday 20 August 202637 peakFriday 21 August 202649 peakSaturday 22 August 202657 peakSunday 23 August 202658 peakMonday 24 August 202639 peakTuesday 25 August 202639 peakWednesday 26 August 202636 peakThursday 27 August 202643 peakFriday 28 August 202644 peakSaturday 29 August 202660 peakSunday 30 August 202656 peakMonday 31 August 202647 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 284 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01530456001 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202642 peakWednesday 02 September 202649 peakThursday 03 September 202642 peakFriday 04 September 202645 peakSaturday 05 September 202651 peakSunday 06 September 202640 peakMonday 07 September 202635 peakTuesday 08 September 202637 peakWednesday 09 September 202642 peakThursday 10 September 202633 peakFriday 11 September 202636 peakSaturday 12 September 202656 peak

October 2026

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black was released on 23 Jan, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:26 UTC
App ID
3287520
Last updated
12 Feb 2025 build 17251493
Developer
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release date
23 Jan, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
75.48 GB
Install size
80.99 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
38
Metacritic
81

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsCaptions availableSteam CloudStatsSteam LeaderboardsHDR availableFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

ActionHack and SlashNinjaGoreMartial ArtsThird PersonAction-AdventureSwordplayViolentAdventureDifficultSingleplayerCombatSpectacle fighterCharacter Action GameRealisticSexual ContentSouls-like
About this gameFull description from Steam
Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a ninja who has inherited the legendary “Dragon Sword” and takes on battles across the world, in this graphic remaster of the popular high-speed ninja action title that returns after 15 years! 1. The world of “NINJA GAIDEN 2” 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 9 regional ratings

Content notice

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, Partial Nudity

Regional ratings

CEROz暴力
CSRRR暴力
DEJUS18Violência Extrema · Temas sensíveis · Medo
ESRBmIntense Violence · Blood and Gore · Suggestive Themes · Partial Nudity · Strong Language
GMEDIA18
IGRS18Kekerasan · Penampilan Tokoh · Horor
KGRB19선정성 · 폭력성
OFLCr18High impact Violence
PEGI18Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10/11, 64bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400以上, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G 以上 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB以上, AMD Radeon™ RX 590 8GB以上 ※VRAM6GB以上必須 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 85 GB available space Sound Card: 48000Hz、16bit、ステレオ Additional Notes: SSD必須, 1280x720 60FPS (アップスケーリング「TSR」使用)、品質「軽量」

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10/11, 64bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700 以上, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 XT 以上 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1080 8GB以上, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700XT 8GB以上 ※VRAM8GB以上必須 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 85 GB available space Sound Card: 48000Hz、16bit、ステレオ Additional Notes: SSD必須, 1920x1080 60FPS (アップスケーリング「TSR」使用)、品質「標準」

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Supported languages8 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Master of the Secret ArtsAchievement
Like the WindAchievement
The Blue GaleAchievement
Cast No ShadowAchievement
Like a SwallowAchievement
Need Not a LadderAchievement
Certain DeathAchievement
Strong HeartAchievement
The Last RitesAchievement
Cool and CalmAchievement

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7 developer announcements, Jan 2025 to Nov 2025 · times in UTC

November

  1. Nominate Us for the Steam Awards!

    The Steam Awards 2025 nominations are open now! We hope you can nominate NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black for "Best Game You Suck At Award". Of course, if you think other categories are more suitable, then please feel free to nominate it there! The…

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August

  1. "NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black x NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound" now available

    "NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black x NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound" Steam bundle is now available!"NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound" is a brand-new entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from The Game Kitchen, the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, under the supervision of…

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June

  1. "Team NINJA Essential Collection" now available

    The "Team NINJA Essential Collection" Steam bundle is now available!Enjoy the signature action of Team NINJA by adding these must-play titles to your collection!

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February

  1. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Update Details Ver1.0.7.0

    • Additional Content: - New Game+ Added the ability to begin a new game on a difficulty level you have previously cleared with the weapons and Ninpo you obtained in your previous playthrough already unlocked. When starting a new game this…

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January

  1. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Update Details Ver1.0.6.0

    - Fixed an issue that in rare cases made it impossible to progress after defeating certain bosses.

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  2. Launch trailer also released!

    In celebration, we have also released the launch trailer for this title.

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  3. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Out Now!

    NINJA GAIDEN 2, the highly acclaimed and legendary high-speed ninja action game is released today, graphically remastered after 15 years! To greatly improvide the graphic expression, Unreal Engine 5 is used, and the game includes additional…

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