CyberConnect2 has released Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections update 1.20 (PS5 update version 1.002), and this brings DLC character Isshiki Otsutsuki, new costumes, new voices and more. Read on for the official patch notes.

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Update 1.20 Patch Notes:

PS5 Update Version 1.002

Note: The patch notes were translated by Google from the Japanese Naruto website, so apologies for any mistranslation and the like.

DLC Pack 2 (paid)

• Playable character: Isshiki Otsutsuki
• Costumes: “Uzumaki Boruto (Time Slip)” and “Uchiha Sasuke (Time Slip)”
• 12 matching voices
• 5 types of images for Shinobi Posts

In-game event “Shinobi Front” held

“Shinobi Front” is a limited-time event where players are divided into two camps and compete for victory or defeat based on a theme related to NARUTO or BORUTO. During the event period, you can enjoy Shinobi Front in ranked matches and the new battle rule “Target Match”.

The first Shinobi Front “Rasengan vs. Chidori” is scheduled to be held from Thursday, March 28th. In addition, to coincide with the Shinobi Front, items that can be exchanged with “Exchange Tickets” that can be obtained in Shinobi Front have been added to the collection. Information about Shinobi Front will be announced on the game’s official website and official X from time to time, so please check there as well.

Bug fixes for battles

• Fixed an issue where the recovery speed of the transformation gauge after it started to recover differed depending on the frame rate.
  This has resulted in a faster recovery speed at 30 FPS.
• Fixed an issue where the following characters were invincible during a chakra back dash:
  Uzumaki Boruto
  Uzumaki Boruto (Scientific Ninja Tool)
  Uzumaki Boruto (Chunin Exam)
  Uzumaki Boruto “Wedge”

Battle Balance Adjustments

Overall battle adjustments:

• We have delayed the timing for granting priority to direct attack-type ninjutsu in general.
  Priority is an indicator that determines which attack will win when two attacks collide.
• High priority attack judgment will now occur when a Leader Change attack hits, or when a Leader Change is performed during an air combo.
•  Increased the recovery speed of the support gauge after a leader change.
• Adjusted the recovery speed of the support gauge after activating a support ninjutsu.
• Increased the recovery speed of the support gauge when in a two-man cell.
• Reduced the time it takes for the transformation gauge to start recovering.
• Leader switching is now disabled while preparing for a counter.
• Slowed down the natural recovery rate of the chakra gauge while jumping or performing a ninja move.
• Increased the natural recovery speed of the chakra gauge during attacks.
• Increased the stun time when a Guard Break Attack hits.
• Reduced the poison effect of the Ninja tool “Poison Tag.”

Adjustments for each character

Considering the overall balance, adjustments have been made to the following characters.

– Uzumaki Naruto (Tailed Beast Ball) –
Reduced the degree to which the main body turns during the attack of Ninjutsu 2, “Shadow Clone Special Attack Bullet.”

– Might Guy (Ninja World Wars) –
Defense power reduced.

The recovery speed of Hyuga Neji Ninjutsu 1, “Bagua Palm Kaiten”, has been reduced when activated with support.

– Reduced damage dealt by Rock Lee’s Ninjutsu 1, “Konoha Dairenageki,” when performed in the air, and changed the way the attack is defeated upon hit so that follow-up attacks are not possible.

– Inuzuka Kiba’s defensive power has been reduced.
Ninjutsu 1 “Fang Tsuga” chakra consumption has been increased when activating, and Akamaru’s damage and guard damage have been reduced.
Ninjutsu 2 “Fang Tsuga” chakra consumption has been increased when activating, and Akamaru’s damage and guard damage have been reduced.

– Slowed down the recovery speed when Hinata Hyuga’s Ninjutsu 1 “Protective Bagua Sixty-Four Palms” is activated with support

– Increased the chakra consumption when activating Ninjutsu 2 “Bagua Sky Palm” and slowed down the recovery speed when activated with support.

– Weakened the homing power of the shuriken in Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen ‘s Ninjutsu 2 “Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.”

– The hitbox for Namikaze Minato (Edo Tensei) ‘s Ninjutsu 2, “Flying Thunder God Second Stage,” has been made smaller and the timing at which the invincibility ends has been made earlier.

– Increased the amount of chakra consumed when activating Namikaze Minato’s
Ninjutsu 1 “Rasengan” and slowed down the recovery speed when activated as a support.

– Shimura Danzo:
Reduced his defense.
Reduced the damage of Ninjutsu 1 “Futon Shinkuu Renpa”.

– Uchiha Sasuke (THE LAST) –
The duration of the attack judgment for Ninjutsu 1 “Shinra Tensei” has been shortened, damage when activated in the air has been reduced, and the recovery speed when activated as a support has been slowed.

– Hyuga Hanabi, Hyuga Hanabi (Shippuden) –
Increased the amount of chakra consumed when activating Ninjutsu 1 “Hanabi Style: Kaiten” and when cancelling the ninjutsu, and slowed down the recovery speed when activated as a support.

– Reduced the poison effect of Yakushi Kabuto’s (Snake Cloak) Ninjutsu 2 “Faucet Poison Mist Technique.”

– Increased chakra consumption when activating Sakon/Ukon Ninjutsu 1 “Summoning – Rashomon.”

– Increased chakra consumption when activating Tsuchikage: Oonoki Ninjutsu 1, “Earth Release: Weighted Rock Technique.”

-The tempo of Han’s ground combo has been increased, and the recovery time when he is hit has been increased.

・Slowed down the recovery speed when Utakata Ninjutsu 1 “Suiton: Utakata no Jutsu Hyo” is activated with support.Speeded up the recovery speed when Ninjutsu 2 “Suiton: Utakata no Jutsu” is activated with support.

・Decreased the damage and poison effect of Hanzo Ninjutsu 2 “Summoning Ibuse.”
Decreased the damage and poison effect of the special support “Ibuse’s Poison Mist.”

・Otsutsuki Asura
Ninjutsu 1 “Sweeping Wheel Formation” now has a slower recovery speed when used with support.
Ninjutsu 2 “Super Tornado Ball” now has an increased chakra consumption when used and a slower recovery speed when used with support.

– Obito Uchiha’s
Ninjutsu 1, “Katon: Bakufu Ranbu”, has had its chakra consumption increased when activated, damage reduced when activated in the air, and recovery speed slowed when activated as a support.

– Delayed the timing at which the Masked Man becomes invincible with his Ninjutsu 1 skill, “Tenchi Bakuso.”

– Uchiha Obito (Berserk) –
The timing at which he becomes invincible with his Ninjutsu 1 “Kamui Sash” has been delayed, and the timing at which the invincibility ends has been made faster.

・Shortened the duration of the attack judgment for Pain Ninjutsu 1 “Shinra Tensei” and reduced the damage when activated in the air
. Shortened the duration of the attack judgment for Awakening Ninjutsu 1 “Shinra Tensei” and reduced the damage when activated in the air.

・Shortened the duration of the attack judgment for Nagato Ninjutsu 1 “Shinra Tensei”, reduced damage when activated in the air, and slowed the recovery speed when activated with support.
Shortened the duration of the attack judgment for Awakening Ninjutsu 1 “Shinra Tensei”, reduced damage when activated in the air. Increased the
recovery speed for Ninjutsu 2 “Shura no Kou En” when activated with support.

– Reduced the poison effect of Scorpion Ninjutsu 2 “Poison Smoke.”

Aburame Shino (Youth Version) –
Ninjutsu 1 “Senkachu” – Increased the amount of chakra consumed when activating, increased the amount of chakra consumed when cancelling the ninjutsu, and slowed the recovery speed when activated as a support.

・Gaara (Youth Version):
The recovery speed of Ninjutsu 1 “Sand Waterfall Funeral” has been slowed down when activated with support. The
recovery speed of Ninjutsu 2 “Sand Shower” has been slowed down when activated with support.

Temari (Young Version):
Decreased the degree to which the main body turns during the attack with Ninjutsu 1 “Jinpu no Mai,” and slowed down the recovery speed when activated as a support.

– Uzumaki Bolt (Scientific Ninja Tool)
defensive power reduced.

Sarada Uchiha’s
defensive power has been lowered.
The speed of the kunai fired in the second stage of her ground combo has been slowed down

– The invincibility of Mitsuki’s awakened ground combo has been reduced to only the beginning of the first stage.

– Uzumaki Naruto (Heavy Particle Mode)
Ninjutsu 1 “Super Large Ball Rasengan” can no longer be followed up by a knocked down opponent.

Hinata Uzumaki (BORUTO):
The recovery speed of Ninjutsu 1 “Protective Bagua Sixty-Four Palms” has been slowed down when used with support.
Ninjutsu 2 “Bagua Sky Palm” has been increased in chakra consumption and the recovery speed has been slowed down when used with support.

Rock Lee (BORUTO) –
Reduced damage when using Ninjutsu 1 “Konoha Dairenageki” in the air, and changed the way the attack is hit so that follow-up attacks are not possible.

Jigen
Ninjutsu 1: “Shumabikona: Yatsugahaya” Increased the amount of chakra consumed when activated and slowed the recovery speed when activated as a support.

others

– “Notice” will now be displayed on the mode selection screen.
-Fixed some minor issues.

Once a new patch is released, we’ll let our readers know.