NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black cover art

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status

Minimum
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-8400
Recommended
GeForce GTX 1080 · Core i7-8700
60 fps 1080p high
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
Steam Deck
Steam Deck Verified · ~31 fps high (est.)
Check your PC →Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%
Mostly Positive · 78% of 3,29334 playing nowSteam Deck Verified$49.99WindowsSteam Machine Verified
Genres
Action, Adventure
Release
Jan 23, 2025
Developer
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
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.
From the Steam store page

ActionHack and SlashNinjaMartial ArtsThird PersonAction-AdventureSwordplayDifficultAdventureSingleplayer

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Will NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black run on your PC?

What you need for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black needs about a GeForce RTX 2060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc B580 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).

TargetGraphics card (at least)Processor (at least)
1080p · 60 fps · HighGeForce RTX 2060 12GBCore i3-9100F
1080p · 144 fps · MediumGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRyzen 5 7600
1440p · 60 fps · HighArc B580Core i3-9100F
1440p · 120 fps · HighRadeon RX 9070 XTRyzen 7 5800X
4K · 60 fps · HighGeForce RTX 3090 TiCore i3-9100F

Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black →

Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)

Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows® 10/11, 64bitWindows® 10/11, 64bit
Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-8400以上, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G 以上

Core i5-8400

Intel® Core™ i7-8700 以上, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 XT 以上

Core i7-8700

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB以上, AMD Radeon™ RX 590 8GB以上 ※VRAM6GB以上必須

GeForce GTX 1060 6GBRadeon RX 590

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1080 8GB以上, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700XT 8GB以上 ※VRAM8GB以上必須

GeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 5700 XT

Memory12 GB16 GB
Video memory6 GB8 GB
Storage85 GB85 GB
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
NotesSSD必須, 1280x720 60FPS (アップスケーリング「TSR」使用)、品質「軽量」SSD必須, 1920x1080 60FPS (アップスケーリング「TSR」使用)、品質「標準」

Source: Steam.

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black on handheld PCs

Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified

Steam Deck · verified

  • ✗Unsupported graphics performance

SteamOS · playable

  • !Game startup functional
  • ✗External controllers not supported primary player
HandheldNative resolutionEstimated FPSVerdict
Steam Deck OLED1280×80031 highSteam Deck Verified
ROG Ally X1920×108033 mediumSteam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X1920×108038 mediumSteam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go 21920×120034 mediumSteam Deck Verified · faster GPU
MSI Claw 8 AI+1920×120034 mediumSteam Deck Verified · faster GPU

Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.

Details

Controller support
Full
DLC
0
Steam achievements
38
Metacritic
81
Series
Ninja Gaiden
Features
Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCaptions availableDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam CloudStatsSteam LeaderboardsHDR availableFamily Sharing
Languages (8)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese

Full audio: English, Japanese

Latest news & patches

Official announcements via Steam.

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FAQ

Can NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black run on a GTX 1650?

No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~45 fps at 1080p low (range 36–54, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.

Can NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black run on Steam Deck?

Yes. Valve rates NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the high preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.

What graphics card do I need for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black at 1440p?

For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc B580 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black by brand.

Can I run NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black on a laptop?

Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 7600S is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~59 fps at 1080p low. NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black on the Radeon RX 7600S.

How much RAM does NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black need?

The publisher's Steam listing asks for 12 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.

How much storage does NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black take?

NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black needs 85 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10/11, 64bit.