Shadow drop alert! In addition to the surprise announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 at 2025's Xbox Developer Direct showcase, we've also been treated to the surprise launch of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on Xbox Game Pass today!

This is an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of 2008's Ninja Gaiden 2 for Xbox 360:

"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!"

"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."

If you're not seeing it yet, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black should appear imminently on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and cloud, and it looks like it's going to be an absolute blast! In the meantime, don't forget to check out the trailer above.

Update: It's now definitely live! Just search for "NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black" on the Xbox Store to find it...

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