Edios Interactive has announced that the first set of downloadable content for Ninja Gaiden Sigma will be available via the PlayStation Store from September 13th 2007. The downloadable content pack, known collectively as “Survival Mode” comprise of three different add-on packs, all with the basic premise of engaging an endless stream of enemies until you can no longer fight. The three downloads will provide different sorts of themed battles, with a World Ranking available for each theme.
The first of the three batches of downloadable content, “Weapon Master” is scheduled for release on September 13th 2007. This content includes five survival modes where you can use only a limited array of weaponry. The player’s objective is to master the feature of each weapon and wipe out as many enemies as you can.
“Speed Master” is the second download and the aim of this is to beat your enemies as accurately and quickly as possible. This features another five survival modes in which the time and power gauge are limited. In order to become the ultimate speed master you must master both your skills and acrobatics to survive.
In the third and final download, “Rachel Master”, you play as the new female character Rachel, in five survival modes in the quest to become the “World’s No. 1 Fiend Hunter”.