Bandai Namco's 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 succumbed to issues like power creep and a decline in player engagement.
Final Events and Shutdown Date:
The game's final stretch includes several 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 using in-game items until the December 9th shutdown. Any remaining Gold Coins should be spent before the servers close.
Reasons for Closure:
While initially successful with its balanced village building, trap setting, and defense mechanics, the game's trajectory shifted. The introduction of Minato Namikaze marked a turning point, initiating a noticeable power creep. This, combined with increasingly overt pay-to-win mechanics, reduced free-to-play rewards, and the near-disappearance of multiplayer features, led to a decline in player satisfaction and ultimately, the game's closure. The game remains available on the Google Play Store for those wishing to experience it before the shutdown.
