Bandai Namco Announces Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage EOS

Bandai Namco's popular fortress strategy RPG, Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage, is officially shutting down on December 9th, 2024, ending a nearly seven-year run. This isn't entirely unexpected, mirroring the fate of other Naruto gacha games like Naruto Blazing, which also faced challenges and ultimately ceased operation.

Final Events and Shutdown Date:

The game's final chapter includes several upcoming events: the Village Leader World Championship (October 8th-18th), an All-Out Mission (October 18th-November 1st), and a "Thanks For Everything" campaign (November 1st-December 1st). Players can continue collecting Ninja Cards, participating in summons, and utilizing in-game items until the December 9th shutdown. It's advisable to spend any remaining Gold Coins before the game closes.

Reasons for Closure:

While initially lauded for its balanced gameplay, allowing players to build and defend villages using their favorite Naruto characters, the game's trajectory shifted. The introduction of Minato Namikaze and subsequent power creep alienated many players. Further contributing to its decline were increasingly overt pay-to-win mechanics, reduced free-to-play rewards, and the near-disappearance of multiplayer features. These factors ultimately led to a predictable outcome for many long-time players. The game remains available on the Google Play Store for those wishing to experience it before its closure.