Ninja Gaiden 4 Update 1.004 Slices Out for The Two Masters DLC
Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have released the latest title update for Ninja Gaiden 4, and this brings The Two Masters DLC, which is the first expansion for the action game.
Console gamers will see this mandatory download as Ninja Gaiden 4 update 1.004 (complete version 1.004.000), even if they’re not interested in the expansion.
For details on the new premium DLC, as well as a look at it in action, read on.
Ninja Gaiden 4 Receives New DLC via Update 1.004
So far, the developers have not shared what gameplay changes were made with today’s DLC drop. While the premium DLC is available for purchase optionally, the title update is a mandatory download, which is par for the course when it comes to these things.
The premium Two Masters DLC includes:
- 3 new campaign chapters
- 2 new weapons (Solitaire Scythe & Jakotsumon Gauntlets)
- New enemies
- New trials
- Abyssal Road challenge mode.
Update: Here’s what’s in store for every base game owner with this free update.
- New “Weapon Sets” feature to customize weapon/ninpo wheel layout
*Accessible from the Equipment menu - Ability to skip sequence that triggers when player dies
- Controller layout and mouse & keyboard layout options added to initial bootup settings
Adjustments
- Added invincibility frames to the startup of the following moves:
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Universal |
・(Fatal Flash）Up until the moment required to perform a Perfect Fatal Flash |
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Takeminakata |
・（Twin Blades）↓↑Y/△ ・（Twin Blades）Rotate Stick + X/□ ・（Tachi）↓↑Y/△ |
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Yatousen |
・（Lance）↓↑Y/△ |
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Kage-Hiruko |
・（Assassin’s Tools）Rotate Stick + X/□ ・（Mechanical Arms）↓↑Y/△ |
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Dark Dragon Blade |
・（Base）Rotate Stick + X/□ ・（Shadow-gleam）Rotate Stick + Y/△ |
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Dragon Sword |
・（Base）Rotate Stick + X/□ ・（Gleam）Rotate Stick + Y/△ |
- When using Twin Blades, can cancel out of mid-air Y/△ attack after striking the ground.
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When using Twin Blades, can cancel out of mid-air Y/△ attack into an Ultimate Technique after striking the ground. -
Slightly increased the homing properties of Wind Run -
Burabura enemies will now drop essence when you defeat them - *They will not drop essence when they self-destruct
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Adjusted the transparency of enemies in front of the camera to improve visibility during combat
Major fixes
- Slightly reduced loading times
- Fixed an issue which made the targeting of on-landing ultimate techniques unreliable when there is no directional input following a Wind Path.
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Fixed an issue that resulted in missing invincibility frames during a follow-up heavy attack (Mirage) after a Perfect Reverse Wind. - Made it less likely to fall off ledges when performing a Wind Path or jump shuriken.
CHAPTER 6 (“Guiding Winds”): Fixed an issue that would make it impossible to progress after falling out of bounds from a specific area CHAPTER 8 (“Drowned District”): Fixed an issue that caused players to fall out of bounds in a specific area after performing an Obliteration Technique against an Ilcanis, making it impossible to progress. -
CHAPTER 11 (“Infiltration”): Fixed an issue that caused players to fall out of bounds in a specific area when using Raven Gear before being detected by an enemy, making it impossible to progress. -
CHAPTER 19 (“Ebon Wings): Fixed an issue where, during the battle with Ryu, Ryu would step out of the stage’s bounds, making it impossible to progress. -
CHAPTER 6 (“Guiding Winds”): Fixed an issue that caused lighting flickers in certain areas. -
CHAPTER 3 (“Phantom Pleasure Quarter”): Fixed an issue where impact from the pulse wave emitted when Kitsune Courtesan changes phases would prevent players from achieving Untouchable. -
CHAPTER 12 (“Dragon’s Maw”): Fixed an issue that would prevent accumulation of Ninja Coin and exp from enemies who die from falling off ledges in specific areas. -
CHAPTER 11 (“Infiltration”): Fixed an inaccuracy in the displayed Purgatory enemy information -
Fixed an issue that caused the transition to the game over screen after dying as Ryu during a Trial to be longer than when playing as Yakumo. - Other minor fixes
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Major fixes
- ・Fixed an issue with certain configurations that would prompt players to update their drivers regardless of whether their system required an update.
More details on the DLC and how to access it:
This new expansion adds brand-new story chapters to the NINJA GAIDEN 4 saga, along with fresh challenges for the most skilled warriors among you; including Abyssal Road, a brutal new survival mode designed to push your mastery to the limit.
To mark the launch of The Two Masters, all leaderboards will be reset on March 4, giving everyone a fair shot to climb the rankings while taking full advantage of the DLC’s new content and mechanics.
Note: Access to the The Two Masters story content and Abyssal Road requires players to have completed the base game’s main story, and the difficulty is designed with that in mind. However, all DLC owners will immediately gain access to Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa’s new weapons, even if you’re still on your journey to defeat the Dark Dragon.
If Team Ninja releases anything about today’s update outside of the DLC info, we’ll update the article. If you’re looking for more action games to scratch that itch, Scott Pilgrim EX might do the trick, and our review explains why.
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