STARBITES Bug Fixes and Improvements in the Works

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Soul Kiwami
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STARBITES

NIS America and IKINAGAMES have announced that bug fixes and improvements are currently in the works for sci-fi turn-based RPG STARBITES. Recent updates for STARBITES were applied to address progression-blocking and gameplay bugs, menu and UI improvements, control and input adjustments, and visual and display-related issues. Upcoming updates will focus on overall stability, compatibility, and the overall player experience.

STARBITES launched on May 21 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A Limited Edition will be available for $44.99 featuring the STARBITES Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or PlayStation 5), Collector’s Box, the “Journey to STARBITES” Artbook, Original Soundtrack, Lukida’s Sweet Ride Acrylic Stand, Metal Motorbot Pin Set, and Lukida and Friends Rubber Keychain Set. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release at a later date.

Here’s an overview of STARBITES, via the official Steam page:

The planet ‘Bitter’, turned into a desert due to the effects of the space war The fate of a girl, who made a living by finding parts and treasures scattered across the desert as remnants of the war, begins to change completely due to the ‘Oracle’.

Strangely transformed mechas, increasingly aggressive AI, and abnormal phenomena across the planet… Explore countless secrets hidden on the devastated planet thrown into chaos by energy strikes. Build relationships with various characters and acquire new information to face the anomalies occurring all over and move towards the truth!

The Starbites

Starbites (STARBITES) is a story-driven RPG where you meet various companions and strengthen your partner mecha while adventuring on the devastated planet “Bitter” in the aftermath of the space war. You will become the debris collector Lukida in Delight City, collecting spaceship parts and relics, and embark on an adventure with the laid-back and kind drinker Gwen-Dol and the calm engineer Badger, who supports the Lukida and Gwen-Dol duo.

…Will Lukida reach the truth at the end of the universe?

‘Delight City’, where people with their own stories live on the planet “Bitter”

The tower-shaped ‘Delight City’ is a cheerful, free, and unique city. Though it is slowly getting buried in sand. People gathered in the city trade their materials and information to survive day by day.

There is a ‘hidden area’ in the city that no one has found yet. Discover various NPCs and special objects to find clues and progress the story to unlock new floors.

An adventure to discover new areas by exploring the desert planet

Each chapter awaits you with terrifying bosses and even stronger new companions. What kind of world do they know? Meet companions, build bonds, and listen to their stories.

Ride your reliable partner, the ‘Mecha’, and set off on an adventure in the desolate desert! The world shaped by sand is vast, and the secrets hidden within might be even greater.

Turn-based battles on your own mechas. Drivers High breaks the stereotype that turn-based battles are boring!

When attacking or getting hit by enemies, the DH gauge charges, and once full, you can use Drivers High. When activated, you can immediately act again regardless of the timeline order! Use Drivers High strategically with enhanced skills that change attributes, add effects, and increase power to break enemy strategies and enjoy thrilling battles!

Strengthen your mecha with materials obtained from adventures

Defeat enemies in battles to earn rewards or collect materials while exploring fields to obtain various items! You can strengthen your mecha with weapons, armor, engines, and cores, and enjoy the game with your custom-styled mecha!

Build a strategic party with companions having various abilities!

Form strategic parties with companions who have unique mechas as battle members and support members. Organize your party according to the situation to gain an advantage in battles. The flow of the battlefield is in your hands!

A captivating story beneath the planet

You will embark on a journey to unravel the tragic stories and secrets of the vast universe. With a solid scenario, engaging production, and the passionate performances of voice actors bringing life to the characters, an immersive story unfolds as you and your companions navigate through it to reach the truth!

Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity Tickets Now on Sale in the U.S.

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Soul Kiwami
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Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 tickets

Fathom Entertainment and VIZ Media have announced that tickets are now on sale for the limited theatrical premiere event for Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity, which is set for June 25 to 29 across participating U.S. theaters. In addition, an Fandango exclusive ticket bundle for Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity is available for $29.99 with one of three collectible production artwork sheets. 

As previously announced, the special U.S. premiere event for Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity will feature subtitled and English-dubbed versions of all three episodes at participating theaters. What’s more, the screenings include an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes interview with creator Tite Kubo and chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi and series director Hikaru Murata about the production.

Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 key visual
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Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity premieres in July 2026 and is expected to run for at least 13 episodes, with a grand one-hour grand finale. This will be the final part of the ongoing Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War anime series. Fans can catch up on the series on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney Plus internationally.

In addition, Bandai Namco has announced Bleach Mirrors High, a new mobile game for Android and iOS. More details will be revealed in summer 2026. Fans can follow the game’s official account on X (formerly Twitter), and the official website is now live.

Fable Has Been Delayed to February 2027

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Soul Kiwami
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Fable delayed

Xbox and Playground Games have delayed the release of Fable to February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. Fable was originally planned to release in fall 2026, but according to Xbox chief content officer and executive vice president Matt Booty on XBOX Podcast, the company wants to “make sure the game has a window all to its own.” This is in reference to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.

More details about Fable and Xbox’s upcoming slate of titles will be revealed this June at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7.

Lastly, the Steam page describes Fable as follows:

Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open-world action-RPG where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and fairytale endings are never guaranteed.

A New Beginning For A Legendary Franchise

Fable returns in a stunning reboot of a beloved franchise. As the first Hero in a generation, explore a living Albion filled with peculiar characters, dark humour, and chickens… lots of chickens. This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a new beginning set in a beautifully vibrant open world.

Be The Hero You Want To Be

Customize your Hero’s appearance and wield powerful weapons as you weave melee, ranged, and magical combat. Take on bandits, beasts, and creatures — including brand-new enemies and fan-favorites like Hobbes, Balverines, and Trolls. Your power grows right alongside your reputation.

Build An Extraordinary Life

Beyond all the combat lies a living world where you can carve your own identity. Get filthy rich as a landlord or blacksmith, romance a villager (or three), have a bunch of kids, and watch as your reputation precedes you. Being a Hero is a bit like being a celebrity… if celebrities carried swords and occasionally battled giant fire-breathing chickens.

Your Choices Change The World

In Albion, a Hero’s reputation is everything. Your noble deeds and questionable decisions affect your relationship with each villager and can even shape the world around you. Whose opinion matters most? The choice is yours… and so are the consequences. It’s up to you to decide what it means to be a Hero.

Fairytale Ending Not Guaranteed.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road ‘New Kick-Off DLC’ Update Releases June 11

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Soul Kiwami
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Inazuma Eleven Victory Road New Kick-Off DLC update

LEVEL-5 has announced that the “New Kick-Off DLC’ update for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will launch on June 11 alongside the physical release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in Japan.

Get the latest details about the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road New Kick-Off DLC update below:

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Fifth Free Major Update Revealed

The fifth free major update, New Kick‑Off DLC, is now announced! This update will introduce Seasonal Players for the official online tournament Victory Road, implement a new feature, Synergies, and add the new Victory Road Route to Chronicle Mode, which follows the story of Destin Billows (Unmei Sasanami). This DLC is scheduled for release on Thursday, June 11 (JST). Stay tuned for more details!

A New Feature: Synergies

We are introducing Synergies, a new feature that grants team-wide buffs when specific conditions are met. You’ll be able to find Synergies in the in-game shop. Offensive ones grant offensive buffs, while Defensive ones provide defence-oriented buffs. Activation is based on combinations of characters who, in past Inazuma Eleven titles, share deep connections. This lets you build effective teams while celebrating your favorite characters.

New Trailer Released to Help Build Your Team

A new trailer showcasing Synergies and the Build Ranks system—features that further boost team performance—is now available. In this Football Crash-Course, Destin Billows (Unmei Sasanami) guides Harper Evans (Haru Endo) through the fundamentals of team building, offering key insights to help you create your own squads. The trailer is ideal for beginners to competitive play, as well as for players just jumping into Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road.

Details Revealed for the Victory Road Tournament

We have released new information on the Victory Road Tournament. The official website now lists Seasonal Players’ information, required for participation, as well as the tournament format and some of the potential rewards. A fresh, information-packed trailer, narrated by Chester Horse Jr (Keita Kakuma), offers a clear overview of the progression and detailed rules. Please visit our official website and check out the trailer to learn more.

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is available now digitally for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Inazuma Eleven: Cross Launches June 9 in Japan

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Soul Kiwami
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LEVEL-5 and Aiming have announced that free-to-play mobile game Inazuma Eleven: Cross launches on June 9 for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store in Japan. Pre-registration for Inazuma Eleven: Cross is also available for Android and iOS in Japan.

Get the latest details below, via Inazuma Eleven’s official website:

Our new mobile title Inazuma Eleven: Cross will officially launch on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (JST).

Alongside the release, we unveiled the special Japan National Team 2026 Project, featuring newly illustrated commemorative artwork, as well as adding Mark Evans (Mamoru Endo) and Jude Sharp (Yuto Kido) wearing the uniform of Japan’s national team, to the game.

For further details and additional first-look announcements, visit the Ina-Dai archive stream and the official Inazuma Eleven: Cross website.

Inazuma Eleven: Cross includes simulation gameplay with command-based controls and an original story with a new protagonist. Similarly to Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, players will become a coach and build their team. Team building is a major component of gameplay and strategizing, along with actually playing matches. Players don’t control each player individually but instead act as a coach who determines the outcome based on team customization and in-game decisions. Matches can be played automatically, and player data from Inazuma Eleven: Cross will be compatible with the upcoming Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road sequel.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 “The Dream Not Dreamed” Launches June 8 with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab

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Wuthering Waves Version 3.4

Kuro Games has announced that Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 “The Dream Not Dreamed” will launch on June 8 alongside the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration. Several new limited-time events, optimizations, and new content additions for Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 were also revealed.

Get the full details for Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 below, via the game’s official website:

  • Events
    • Night City Roaming
      • This is a place where dreams overlap with reality, where violence and conflict keep fortunes flowing. Here, everything is up for grabs, provided you can pay the price. Welcome to Night City.
      • Participate in various events such as Episodic Quest, Collab Resonators Trial, Nightmare Challenge, In Night City Roaming. For more details about the event rules, stay tuned for official announcements.
    • Instant Flashlight
      • During the Version 3.4 collaboration event, Rovers with a Union Level above 10 may claim 5-Star Resonator Rebecca for free.
    • Gifts of Dreamchasers
      • During the event, log in to claim the day’s login rewards for 10 days in total.
    • Sweetdream Tuning
      • During the Version 3.4 event, participate in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collaboration Resonator Convene and Collab Weapon Convene to accumulate Convene counts for Sweetdream Tuning and unlock bonus rewards.
  • Optimizations
    • Weekly Activity Tab – A Weekly Activity tab has been added. Doing any Weekly Activity Task allows you to claim Weekly Activity Points. Upon reaching specific Activity Point milestones, you may claim the corresponding Weekly Rewards. Your accumulated Weekly Activity Points, as well as the Weekly Rewards for each milestone, are reset every Monday. “Phantasma Dreamland: Rhapsody” has also been added.
    • Optimized Resonator Ascension Planner – Set clear ascension goals either in the Resonator Ascension Planner or in the Guidebook’s material acquisition view. Once you set a goal, you can immediately see all required materials in the Guidebook and jump straight to the locations where you can obtain them. You can also access the Guide Depot via a shortcut button on the Resonator Ascension Planner page.
    • One-Click Skill Upgrade – With enough materials, use the slider on the skill upgrade page to choose your target level and complete a one-click upgrade all the way to max.
    • Motorbike Appearance Presets – You can now use the Import Preset feature to create and save multiple looks as presets, then apply or switch between them anytime.
  • New Quests
    • Chapter III Side Story “At Dream’s Edge”
      • Early access to the quest is available via “Next Stop: ‘Night City'” Event after reaching the transport dock during the Main Quest “What Burns Beneath Frostlands.” The quest is automatically accepted after the completion of the Main Quest “Beneath a Melting Night Sky.”
    • Chapter III – Segue “We Choose the Sky”
  • New Enemies
    • Nightmare: Adam Smasher
    • Nightmare: Armed Corpo
    • Nightmare: Security Corpo
    • Nightmare: Spec Ops Corpo
  • New Sonata Effects
    • Shadow of Shattered Dreams
  • New Tactical Hologram Challenge
    • Tactical Hologram: Nameless Explorer
  • New Area
    • Somnoire: Night City
  • New Resonators
    • Lucy (5-Star)
    • Rebecca (5-Star)
  • Upcoming Collaboration Resonator Convene – Duration Version 3.4 update – July 9, 2026 11:59 (UTC+8)
    • Dreaming Upon the Moon
    • Rekindled Embers of Rage
  • New Weapons
    • Spectral Trigger
    • Skull Thrasher
  • Upcoming Collaboration Weapon Convene – Duration Version 3.4 update – July 9, 2026 11:59 (UTC+8)
    • Spectral Trigger
    • Skull Thrasher
  • Special Events
    • Collaboration Featured Event: Night City Roaming
    • Collaboration Puzzle Event: Matrix Reform
    • Collaboration Special Login Event: Instant Flashlight
    • 10-Day Special Login Event: Gifts of Dreamchasers
    • Sweetdream Tuning
  • New Resonator
    • Lucilla (5-Star)
  • Upcoming Featured Resonator Convene
    • Tomorrow in the Frame – June 13, 2026 to July 9, 2026 at 11:59 (UTC+8)
    • Dance in the Storm’s Wake – June 18, 2026 at 10:00 to July 9, 2026 at 11:59 (UTC+8)
  • New Weapon
    • Freeze Frame
  • Upcoming Featured Weapon Convene
    • Freeze Frame – June 13, 2026 at 10:00 to July 9, 2026 at 11:59 (UTC+8)
    • Defier’s Thorn – Jun 18, 2026 at 10:00 to July 9, 2026 at 11:59 (UTC+8)
  • Special Events
    • Featured Combat Event: Depths of Illusive Realm: Dreamchasers
    • Leisure Event: Startorch Racing, Rerun!
    • Limited-Time Login Event: Dream of Azure Sky
  • Outfit Accessories
    • Lynae – Unbound Brilliance ($3.99) – One purchase only, permanently available for 400 Astrites after Version 3.4.
    • Mornye – Corner of the Star Sea ($3.99) – One purchase only, permanently available for 400 Astrites after Version 3.4.
  • Event
    • Confirmed for Anime Expo 2026 from July 2 to 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
  • Merchandise
    • Wuthering Waves x HASK

Wuthering Waves, the Player’s Voice award winner from The Game Awards 2025, is available now for Android, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 5, and PC via Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The game is also compatible on Steam Deck, meaning it will likely be playable on the upcoming Steam Machine. Wuthering Waves is also coming to Xbox Series X|S in July 2026. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will gain an exclusive benefit in the game.

Studio TRIGGER and CD Projekt Red previously announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the sequel to the beloved anime for Netflix. Although David is dead, Night City lives on, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 focuses on a new story with a new cast of characters. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will build off of the world of Night City, but it will have an all-new 10-episode standalone story.

Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted Bundle Launches October 1

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Theodore Millard
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City Collective have announced that a bundle featuring Muchi Muchi Pork! and PinkSweets Boosted: Ibara Sorekara is set to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam. It will release with both physical and digital editions on October 1 as Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted.

Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted will cost 6490 yen for physical editions and 5390 yen for digital editions. A physical edition has only been officially announced for Japan, but Amazon France has revealed that it will be coming to other territories. This will be published by River Games. Both games are shoot-’em-ups originally developed by CAVE Interactive, while City Collective are developing and publishing the ports. The new versions will come with additional game modes, both more accessible and more challenging, and online rankings allowing players to compete with others around the world.

The Steam page uses this description for the bundle:

“Muchi Muchi Pork!”: Ride rogue machines and turn all of humanity into pigs!

“PinkSweets ~Ibara Sorekara~”: Sisters charge into battle to rescue their mother imprisoned on a remote island.

Two of the most unique titles in CAVE’s legendary shoot-’em-up lineup are back.

Master various versions and game modes across both titles!

Muchi Muchi Pork!

Rogue machines run wild on Earth! Turn humans into pigs one after another!

Blast through enemies and use the massive “Lard Attack” to rack up a mountain of score items!

PinkSweets ~Ibara Sorekara~

Rescue Mom from a forced marriage! The five sisters launch a massive assault on the wedding venue.

Block enemy fire with your Shield, then unleash the “Rose Cracker” after charging to wipe out both enemies and bullets!

All-New Arrangements! “Boosted” with Rich Options

Featuring a completely new Arranged BGM soundtrack. Switch between the original and arranged tracks to create your own custom setlist!

Featured Composers: Daisuke Matsumoto, Yosuke Yasui, Hagane, Sean Bialo.

Also supports Online Rankings and Replay Data recording, allowing you to save and share your best.

Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong Physical Editions Launch in October

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Theodore Millard
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Fangamer has announced that physical editions of Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong will release on October 16. Both will be available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong will also have an Xbox Series X|S version.

The physical edition of Hollow Knight: Silksong can be pre-ordered now for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $39, and for Nintendo Switch 2 for $45. The Switch 2 version is also playable on Nintendo Switch. Included is the base game on disc or cartridge (the upcoming Sea of Sorrow DLC will be available as a free update on a later date), a reversible cover, and a 32 page manual. There is also a poster of the map of Pharloom, where the game takes place.

The physical edition of Hollow Knight can be pre-ordered too for PlayStation 5 ($35) and Nintendo Switch 2 ($39), with the Switch 2 Edition also capable of running out-of-the-box on Nintendo Switch. Similarly, contained will be a disc or cartridge with the game, a reversible cover, and a 28 page manual. Again, a map of the setting is included as a poster, this time Hallownest. Hollow Knight is already available physically for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Both games are currently available digitally on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG. Hollow Knight: Silksong can also be found on the Microsoft Store and is included in Xbox Game Pass. The developers at Team Cherry previously announced Sea of Sorrow as a DLC for Hollow Knight: Silksong, with no release date yet.

BeamNG.drive Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026

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Theodore Millard
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BeamNG have announced that BeamNG.drive will get a PlayStation 5 release this year. It also gave information about the upcoming 0.39 patch for the PC version of the game.

BeamNG.drive saw release in early access in May 2015. It is a physics based driving game with a focus on realism. It allows players to drive in a variety of environments and game modes. BeamNG.drive has the goal of encouraging player freedom through major vehicle customization.

The PlayStation 5 announcement trailer is available here:

BeamNG provided some details on the upcoming 0.39 update to the early access build available on PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Humble Store:

A considerable part of the upcoming v0.39 update is dedicated to a graphics overhaul that’s been in development for quite some time now.

All of this comes paired with underlying optimizations and a fully revised set of graphics quality presets – carefully tuned for a better balance between visual fidelity and performance.

Speaking of performance – we’ve also put serious effort into improving memory efficiency. RAM and GPU prices have recently skyrocketed, and we hope our work can offset at least some of the impact. The new version brings meaningful reductions in both RAM and VRAM usage (depending on what content you’re running and which mods you have installed, of course), along with reduced peak memory consumption during loading screens, which can trim load times in some cases.

On the content side, we’re happy to confirm that a new vehicle is on the way too, together with the usual array of improvements to all existing vehicles, among which is a new orange peel paint effect.

The physics engine is getting some attention as well – the aerodynamics simulation has been expanded to include effects like slipstreaming, side drafting, and bump drafting. This should make racing more strategic and offer new ways to practice hypermiling, if that’s your thing. And the improvements don’t stop there – we’ve also added a new dynamic damping system that reduces force feedback oscillations for a cleaner feel at the wheel.

BeamNG also confirmed that its working on multiplayer, but it isn’t ready yet for release.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Update Adds DLC Character Jiraiya (Sage Mode)

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Soul Kiwami
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Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker Jiraiya Sage Mode

Bandai Namco announced that Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC character Jiraiya (Sage Mode) will be added in a new update on May 29. Jiraiya (Sage Mode) will be the 48th DLC character in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, kicking off Season 10.

The update also adds the following Ninjutsu and Avatar Parts:

  • Ninjutsu
    • Sage Art: Bath of Boiling Oil (Defense Type)
    • Sage Art: Frog Song (Defense Type)
  • Secret Technique
    • Demonic Illusion: Gamarinsho (Defense Type)
  • Avatar Parts
    • Costume: Jiraiya Outfit: Young Ver. (For Male & Female)
    • Hairstyle: Jiraiya (Young)
    • Weapon: Jiraiya’s Scroll
    • Honorary Title: Toad Sage

 

Previously, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC character Kimimaro launched on February 29 as the final Season Pass 9 character. The Kimimaro update also included a slew of new additions, including Kimimaro’s Ninjutsu Larch Dance (Attack) and Clematis Dance (Attack), along with his Secret Technique Bracken Dance (Attack). 

Fans can also look forward to new projects that will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Naruto anime, including “games developed by new partners.” TV Tokyo CEO and president Hiroshi Yoshitsugu notes that the company aims to build global momentum toward the Naruto anime’s 25th anniversary in 2027.

Lastly, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It is also playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility.

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