Published by KOEI TECMO, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is the remaster of the 2008-released Ninja Gaiden 2. This game has been built using Unreal Engine 5 and almost every aspect of it is better than the original. The cinematics, overall visuals, and gameplay are all in sync. However, there are hardly any games without issues, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is no exception. As per player reports, it seems that most are encountering an input lag issue in the game where the in-game controls aren’t registering player inputs in an instant. Instead, the controls start feeling sluggish. Well, if you too are encountering the same issue, this is just the guide you need. Consider reading until the end for workarounds to fix the issue for good.
Well, this input lag issue can be related to the input devices used to play the game or even Steam’s controller configuration settings. Since there is no sure-shot way to know why this occurs, you will need to try a bunch of workarounds that have been proven effective in fixing this issue. What are they? More details on the same are shared below.
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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Input Lag: How to fix it
Basics
Before you try any complex workarounds, start by restarting the game and then your PC. After this, launch the game and then check whether the input lag is still there. If yes, try disconnecting the input devices from your PC and connecting them again. If the problem persists, try the next workaround.
High DPI Override Settings
For this workaround, you will need to access the game’s installation directory. How? Open Steam, go to Library, and then right-click on Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. Now, select Manage>Browse Local Files. Now, you will be taken to the directory where the game is installed. Here, find the .exe file of the game and right-click on it to select Properties. In the Properties menu, select the Compatibility tab, and then the Change High DPI Settings option. Here, under the High DPI Scaling Override option, checkmark the Override High DPI Scaling option and then select Application. Once selected, save the changes, and then launch the game. This is the most popular and effective workaround for this issue.
Note: Make sure DPI Override is set for both the game’s launcher and .exe to be on the safe side.
Disable VSync
Oftentimes, settings such as VSync contribute to the input lag issues in games. So, we advised you to consider disabling VSync via the in-game settings or via the Nvidia Control Panel or AMD Radeon Software. You can also disable it by entering the “Busevsync=false” command in the game’s engine.ini file.
Steam Input (if using controllers)
As stated earlier, this issue could also be the result of incorrect Steam Input configurations. So, to rule out this possibility, go to Steam, select the Steam option on the top left corner, and click on Settings. In the Settings menu, select the Controller tab and then carefully choose the Steam Input option for your specific controller. Once done, go to the game’s Properties menu via Steam, and then in the Controller tab, select the Enable Steam Input option. After this, launch the game to check whether the issue persists.
For now, these are the workarounds worth trying to fix the input lag issues in Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. If you find this guide informative, consider visiting DigiStatement for more such interesting reads on all things gaming.
