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 unexpected for many players, mirroring the fate of other Naruto gacha games like Naruto Blazing.

Shutdown Date and Final Events:

The game's final days will include 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 cards, summoning, and using in-game items until the final shutdown. Spend any remaining Gold Coins before the game ends.

Reasons for Closure:

While initially successful with its balanced village-building and defense mechanics, the game's decline stemmed from several factors. The introduction of powerful characters like Minato fueled a noticeable power creep, alienating many players. This was compounded by increasingly overt pay-to-win mechanics, reduced free-to-play rewards, and the near-disappearance of multiplayer features. These combined issues ultimately led to the game's demise. The game remains available on the Google Play Store for those wishing to play before the shutdown.