Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced an exciting new addition to its popular Naruto game series. The company will be launching the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm game for iOS and Android on September 24 in Japan. Alongside this announcement, a promotional video has been released, generating buzz among fans.
Optimized for Mobile
The mobile version of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm has been meticulously optimized for smartphone controls, ensuring a seamless gaming experience. Key features include:
- Auto-save functionality
- Battle control mode selection
- Assist feature for battle controls
- Adjusted controls for battles and free movement
- Mission retry feature
- Updated minigame UI
- Comprehensive tutorials
The game will be compatible with iOS 17 or higher and Android OS 9 or higher. It will be priced at $15.99, €15.99, and £12.99, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
A Storied Legacy
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm originally made its debut on the PlayStation 3 back in 2008. Since then, the series has seen multiple releases and expansions. The Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy, which includes the first three games in the series, was released for PS4 in Japan in July 2017. It was later made available digitally outside Japan for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in August 2017. The collection also launched for the Nintendo Switch in April 2018.
In February 2016, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 was released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in North America and Japan. An expansion for the game, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto, followed in February 2017. The Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy collection, which includes the Trilogy and Road to Boruto, was released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in the West in August 2017. The Road to Boruto game was later launched for the Nintendo Switch in April 2020.
Future Prospects
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the release of the Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections game, set to launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in November 2023. This upcoming release promises to continue the legacy of the beloved series, offering new adventures and challenges for players.
Source: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm mobile game’s English website via Gematsu
