Ninja Gaiden 2 Black: Ultrawide Cutscene Problem Resolved

In a surprising announcement during the Xbox Developer Direct, Team Ninja and KOEI TECMO unveiled Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. While this game showcases impressive features thanks to Unreal Engine, it encounters some shortcomings. One significant issue is that ultrawide monitor support is limited to gameplay; cutscenes continue to present black bars on the sides. Fortunately, there’s a solution available. Here’s how to resolve the ultrawide cutscene problem.

1. Fixing the Ultrawide Cutscene Issue in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

How to Fix Ultrawide Cutscene Issue in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black | Source: Team Ninja

Thanks to Rose from the widescreen gaming community, a patch is now available to enhance your experience. Follow this step-by-step guide to install the patch:

Download the Ninja. Gaiden.2. Black.ultrawide.v1.0.zip file from the GitHub link found under Assets.
Extract the zip file into the game’s installation directory:
- Steam: \NINJAGAIDEN2BLACK\Binaries\Win64
- Xbox App (Game Pass): \NINJAGAIDEN2BLACK\Binaries\WinGDK
Open Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and set the Display mode to Borderless to enable the patch functionality.
Alternatively, you may opt for Fullscreen. If so, close the game and edit the ResolutionX and ResolutionY values in the GameUserSettings.ini file located at:
- Steam: %LOCALAPPDATA%\NINJAGAIDEN2BLACK\Saved\Config\
- Xbox App (Game Pass): %LOCALAPPDATA%\NINJAGAIDEN2BLACK\Saved\Config\WinGDK\

After completing these steps, you should be able to enjoy Ninja Gaiden 2 Black’s cutscenes without the distraction of black bars.

To uninstall the patch, simply delete the files extracted from Ninja. Gaiden.2. Black.ultrawide.v1.0.zip. As of now, there haven’t been any reported issues with the patch, indicating that updates are improbable.

Finally, it is worth noting that an official patch from the developers to fix pillar boxing in cutscenes seems unlikely, which could potentially result in awkward framing scenarios.

We extend our appreciation to Rose for successfully developing and rigorously testing this patch on resolutions of 2560×1080 and 3840×1080.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black ultrawide and wider cutscenes fix by u/RoseTheFlower in widescreengamingforum

2. Overview of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

Prepare to embody your inner ninja as Ryu Hayabusa, wielding the legendary Dragon Sword in this visually stunning remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2. This definitive edition leverages Unreal Engine 5 to offer enhanced graphics, new playable characters, and refined combat mechanics, providing an unparalleled ninja action experience that has been 15 years in the making.

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