Bandai Namco has confirmed the impending closure of Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage, their fortress strategy action RPG. While the news marks another gacha game sunset from Bandai Namco, many anticipated this announcement. This isn't the first Naruto mobile game to meet this fate - veteran fans may recall the similar shutdown of Naruto Blazing, a title plagued by PvP controversies.
When Will Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage Close?
Launched in 2017, the game enjoyed a remarkable seven-year run before its scheduled termination on December 9, 2024. Players can continue enjoying the game until its final day, with several farewell events planned:
- Village Leader World Championship (October 8-18)
- All-Out Mission (October 18 - November 1)
- Thanks For Everything campaign (November 1 - December 1)
All core features - including Ninja Card collection, summoning events, and item usage - remain operational until shutdown. Players should redeem any remaining Gold Coins before service ends.
What Led to the Shutdown?
The game initially flourished with an innovative fortress-building system that allowed offline defense strategies using beloved Naruto characters. However, following Minato's introduction, visible power creep emerged alongside increasingly aggressive monetization.
Key issues included:
- Dramatically reduced free-to-play rewards
- Diminished multiplayer functionality
- Accelerated character power inflation
These changes gradually eroded the player base, making the eventual shutdown announcement unsurprising. The game remains available for download on the Google Play Store during its final months.
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Bandai Namco continues supporting other Naruto titles, suggesting the franchise remains important to their mobile strategy despite this sunset.
