Publisher Bandai Namco and developer CyberConnect2 has revealed the “Special Story Mode” for Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS.

The new trailer was shown off at Anime Expo 2023, and it introduces two new characters that make their debut in the game: Nanashi and Merz.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new trailer:

Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS

Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS is a unique game experience that combines key gameplay moments from the series that highlight select scenes from across Naruto and Sasuke’s deeply emotional story arcs.

The experience immerses both new and long-time fans in an exciting NARUTO action game, where they can relive some of the most important and beloved storylines from the series’ history. In addition to this, an original story will also be available in the game.

The game features the largest roster in a NARUTO game with playable characters from across the series, including fan-favorites Ashura and Indra Otsutsuki. The game also faithfully recreates the anime’s art style, now delivered with crisp visuals and 60 FPS on new-gen consoles.

Key Features

• The Largest Roster of Playable Characters Ever – This game has more beloved characters to play as than any Ultimate Ninja STORM game in the past! New additions include the brothers who started legendary ninja clans, Ashura and Indra Otsutsuki. Stay tuned for more playable characters!
• The Story of Naruto and Sasuke’s Rivalry Combined into One – For the first time in one game, relive selected scenes from Naruto’s childhood until his final battle with Sasuke through anime scenes and in-game battles. Players of past Ultimate Ninja STORM games can see it all with updated graphics.

English Trailer

Japanese Trailer

Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS is coming to Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 sometime in 2023.