Naruto has another good reason to rejoice as "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker", a new online fighter game, is confirmed by Bandai Namco Entertainment to hit PS4, Xbox One and PC. The release date is not yet announced but it's definitely heading to the West.
The Publisher has also released a slew of screenshots and the first look teaser to whet the appetite of fans for the next Naruto game. Check out the gallery of images shared via Siliconera. Players can as well get their first glimpse at the official trailer for "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker below.
Being developed by Soleil, a subsidiary of Tomonobu Itagaki's studio which is behind the "Dead or Alive" and "Ninja Gaiden" games, "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker" is an online multiplayer game that allows players to select their beloved characters. They can also choose the battle in 3D environments and a totally new visual style.
In addition, gaming enthusiasts can get into co-op play with friends and other players online. Apparently, it supports 4v4 team multiplayer battles where a total of eight ninjas engage in simultaneous fighting. Other than introducing a new graphical style, the game includes different maps, enabling a gamer to make use of its arena-style environment including a lot of wall-running and ninjutsu action.
Meanwhile, the newest issue of Weekly Jump first revealed the arrival of "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy" for PlayStation 4. The trilogy will be packed with "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm", "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2" and "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3" including the downloadable content (DLC).
Pre-orders for "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy" will come with a product code that will grant access to watch the Boruto anime shown at Jump Special Anime Festa. The retail version also offers a folding screen-style poster as a freebie.
"Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker" release date and price is not revealed as of yet. But Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that another Naruto game collection, "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy", will be launched in Japan on July 27 at a price of 6,800 yen.