Tecmo Koei recently confirmed that Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, the sequel to 2007’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma on the PS3, will be releasing in the US and the UK at the end of September and beginning of October respectively.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is, for all intents and purposes, an improved version of Ninja Gaiden 2 which released exclusively on the Xbox 360 in 2008, only now it’s going to be available on the PS3 with all new additions, such as three new playable characters (in Momiji, Ayane and Rachel), new weapons, and an online co-operative mode

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 releases in the US on September 29th, while the UK will get it October 2nd, exclusively for the PS3.

Head on down below for a veritable avalanche of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 screenshots and in-game footage.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Preview

Momiji Gameplay

Deadly Co-Op Gameplay

Big Sword Co-Op Gameplay