Summary
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsis set to bring theNarutofranchise further into the next generation later this year as the next entry in CyberConnect 2’s arena fighter series. Despite featuring the largest roster of theUltimate Ninja Stormgames yet,Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsis yet another recent game that places its emphasis on Naruto rather than his son. With the recent release ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, the younger Uzumaki’s underrepresented status in gaming has become more obvious than ever.
While Boruto still is a major part of the game, content from his own series doesn’t actually seem to be much of a focus.Storm Connectionswill be loaded with remastered campaign content from theUltimate Ninja Stormgames that came before, all of which is centered around Naruto. Rather than having all of his own story arcs adapted in the same fashion, Boruto is set to be more prominently featured in a story instead centered aroundStorm Connections’ own original characters. Still, theBorutotime skip opens an opportunity for DLC characters and other expansion content to build out the game’s roster even more.
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The Strange Timing of Boruto’s Time Skip
In the midst of the hype surroundingStorm Connections’ upcoming release,Borutohas already gone through a time skip and entered its second part inTwo Blue Vortex. Focused on an older, edgier version of the character that fans have been anticipating for years,Boruto’s latest arc has already been a huge departure from where he originated. WithStorm Connectionsseeming to be purely focused on depicting his younger days, games’ lack of continuity has become more apparent than ever.
The lack of properBorutoadaptation content may seem normal to fans by now, butNarutonever suffered from the same problem. Having received a multitude of game releases throughout both of its parts, the latest developments inthe world ofNarutoappeared frequently in these adaptations that were released alongside other media.Borutohas yet to receive the same treatment, but that doesn’t meanStorm Connectionscan’t get new content in the future.
The Potential for Two Blue Vortex DLC in Storm Connections
The release ofStorm Connectionsis less than two months away, making it reasonable to expect that no more reveals are yet to come. The upcoming title’s base content appears to have no place for theBorutotime skip, but its DLC roadmap could end up telling a different story. With a season pass already set to feature five additional characters that have yet to be revealed, there is a decent chance thatTwo Blue Vortexmay end up represented after all. Only two chapters into its run as of September, perhaps a few more months is just whatBorutoneeds to establish a more adaptable story arc.
Storm Connectionsis retreading old ground by primarily focusing on Naruto’s past adventures, but this collection of remastered campaigns could be a sign of the original series’ end in gaming. By honoring the history ofNarutoand providing the most complete adaptation of its story yet,Storm Connectionscould end up serving as a bookend to theUltimate Ninja Stormgamesas a whole. As its publication continues, story DLC based onTwo Blue Vortexcould eventually makeStorm Connectionsa package maxed out with content and finally in need of moving on. If theNaruto x Borutoaspect of the title indicates anything, it’s that this game may be intended to finally pass the torch after all.
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionswill be released on November 17 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
