Metanet Software‘s excellent 2D platformer N++ will soon be even better, as the developers have announced that a free Ultimate Edition update will drop today, doubling the size of the game and adding many exciting new features and secrets to discover. To celebrate the arrival of the Ultimate Edition, N++ will be on sale for 50% off until April 23rd.

What’s new in the Ultimate Edition update? So much. It’s so big, it’s like a second N++. The Ultimate Edition has taken over a year to create and perfect, and Metanet Software has added 60 dynamic new colour schemes, new levels, new ninja headbands, new secrets and more.

The Ultimate Edition doubles the size of N++, bringing the total to an unprecedented 4340 hand-crafted, finely-tuned levels. Play through the lengthy and challenging Solo campaign, or with friends in Couch Co-op and Race (Competitive). Metanet Software has also added a brand new mode named Hardcore, which changes the rules of the game and lets the player see Solo in a whole new light. Hardcore mode is all about skill, so it’s a true challenge for the Ultimate ninja!

And the Ultimate Edition is completely free – this update means N++ could last a lifetime. This is truly the last platformer you’ll ever need to buy.