Get ready to go full Shinobi, gamers! Bandai Namco has given us an eye-popping look at the gameplay mechanics in the upcoming title, NARUTO X BORUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM CONNECTIONS. Slated for release on November 17, 2023, the game is flexing its epic battles and storyline with a fresh system trailer and a snippet from its Special Story mode.
The Biggest Roster Ever in a Naruto Game
Hold onto your kunai, because this game is packing heat! Boasting the largest roster in any NARUTO game to date, players will have the choice of over 130 iconic characters from the series. But wait, there’s more. The game also introduces 10 brand-new characters. Whether you’re all about that Rasengan or more of a Chidori kind of gamer, you can use various combos and even swap your team leader to keep opponents on their toes.
Combat Mechanics: Ninjutsu, Awakening, and Secret Techniques
Combat in NARUTO X BORUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM CONNECTIONS isn’t just hack and slash. The game lets players use up to six Ninjutsu abilities to finesse their way to victory. Feel like going Super Saiyan—er, we mean Awakening? Players can transform into a more powerful form to dominate the battlefield. And if you’re looking to close the show, you can pull off a high-octane Secret Technique. Certain characters can even combine their Secret Techniques for even more awesomeness.
Simple Control Mode: A Nod to Newbies
For those who are new to the Ultimate Ninja STORM series, don’t sweat it. The game offers a Simple Control Mode that simplifies combo executions, making it easier for newcomers to feel like seasoned vets.
Solo or Online: Level Up and Unlock Customizations
Whether you’re grinding solo or showing off your skills online, NARUTO X BORUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM CONNECTIONS offers character progression. Level up to unlock new customizations and other goodies like Finish scenes. In Online Mode, players can go toe-to-toe in Casual or Ranked Matches, with custom matchmaking features set to roll out post-launch.
Dive Into Naruto History and a New Boruto Adventure
Don your headband and step into the game’s History mode to relive epic moments from the NARUTO series, complete with anime cutscenes. In Special Story mode, dive into a fresh Boruto storyline featuring a mysterious character named Merz who’s plotting to ignite a war. What role will Naruto and Sasuke play in this? You’ll have to find out come November 17th.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
