Bandai Namco has announced the closure of its fortress strategy action RPG, Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage. This isn't unexpected for many players, mirroring the fate of other Naruto gacha games like Naruto Blazing.
The game's final day is December 9th, 2024, concluding a nearly seven-year run. Players can still enjoy several upcoming events before the shutdown, including the Village Leader World Championship (October 8th-18th), an All-Out Mission (October 18th-November 1st), and a final "Thanks For Everything" campaign (November 1st-December 1st). Players can continue collecting cards, participating in summons, and utilizing in-game items until the service ends. Any remaining Gold Coins should be spent before the shutdown.
The game's decline stemmed from a shift in gameplay mechanics. While initially featuring a balanced system allowing village building and defense, the introduction of Minato seemingly initiated a power creep, alienating players. This was compounded by increasingly overt pay-to-win elements, reduced free-to-play rewards, and the near-disappearance of multiplayer features. These factors contributed to the game's eventual closure, though it remains available on the Google Play Store for now. For more gaming news, check out our coverage of Squadron Wars, the new feature in Wings of Heroes.
