NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is a 3D arena fighting game from CyberConnect2. It combines selected moments from the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden storylines with a standalone story centred on Boruto. Over 130 playable characters, various ninjutsu and team systems shape the battles.

The game is a standalone part of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series. It is neither a complete collection of earlier games nor an open-world RPG.

The game was released in Europe on Nov 17, 2023 for PC and five console systems. Some regional product listings already name Nov 16. The release includes a base game and editions with additional content. Five character packs followed in 2024.

This is an already released full game; the later content consists of expansions, not standalone sequels.

Native versions are available for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. On PC, the game is available through Steam. Bandai Namco promotes frame rates of up to 60 fps for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, not for all platforms across the board.

The PS5 and Xbox Series releases are standalone native versions. A specific Switch 2 version cannot be derived from the existing Switch release.

The game offers 3D arena duels with ninja techniques, chakra, special attacks and team support. The active fighter can be switched, so the abilities of several characters can be combined.

Various ninjutsu and position within the arena influence the duel. More than 130 characters are available in the base game.

The Season Pass includes five additional playable characters: Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Isshiki Otsutsuki, Kurenai Yuhi, Kawaki (Karma Progression) and Boruto Uzumaki (Karma Progression). These packs were released in 2024.

Depending on the pack, they also include costumes, extra voice lines or profile graphics. Each pack can be bought separately. If you own the Season Pass, you receive the included content through it and should not buy it twice.

Steam lists at least Windows 10 (64-bit), 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, and a GeForce GTX 660 Ti, Radeon R9 270X or Intel Arc A380. About 30.36 GB of storage is required.

For higher graphics settings, Steam recommends Windows 11, Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, and a GeForce GTX 770, Radeon RX 480 or Intel Arc A750. The store's forecast of 60 fps at 1080p depends expressly on the scene and detail level.

History Mode walks through selected stages of the Naruto and Sasuke story. Anime sequences and playable encounters connect key moments without covering the entire series plot.

The Special Story Mode offers a standalone Boruto story featuring the character Nanashi and the fictional online game Ninja Heroes. This content was created specifically for Connections.

The base game offers more than 130 playable ninja with individual special techniques. Five more characters were released through the Season Pass.

Since Aug 20, 2026, Nanashi Uchiha is also playable. The character from the Boruto story mode was added as part of a free update.

Connections offers local duels, training, survival rounds, leagues and tournaments. Casual and ranked matches are possible online.

Since the January 2024 update, there are dedicated online rooms for up to eight invited people. This number describes the room or tournament size; in the actual duel, two people play against each other.

The optional Simple Control Mode simplifies inputting selected combos and special techniques. It is available in both single-player and multiplayer modes.

If you want to perform every action yourself, you can choose the traditional controls. Even the simplified input still requires decisions about distance, timing and the use of team abilities.