Naruto is a name that surely rings a bell in the minds of those who hear it. In today’s time, it is impossible to find an individual who has not heard the name Naruto. We are no strangers to the legacy of Naruto. Considered one of the big three shone anime, the Masashi Kishimoto series is anything but ordinary. Apart from the legendary manga and anime series, Naruto also has a very popular online game. Not long ago, following the success of its manga and anime series, the Naruto franchise launched a game for its fan base.

The game, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker allowed the fans to dig deeper into the Ninja world, allowing the users to create their dream ninja. And recently, the game reached a huge milestone, introducing a new surprise for the fans.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker releases a new trailer, giving the fans a glimpse of what to expect

It has been five years since Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker made its way to PS4, X-Box One, and PC via Steam in 2018. On the occasion of its fifth anniversary, Bandai Namco released a thrilling teaser to celebrate the occasion. Apart from giving the fans a run-through of gameplay highlights from various stages of the game, it also had a little surprise for the fans. The trailer also featured Naruto Uzumaki in a never-seen-before avatar, the Baryon Mode.

From now on, players will be able to access the Baryon version of Naruto in the game. In addition to that, Shinobi Striker will soon be launching Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the game is 36th DLC character. Reports by Final Weapon suggest that three more playable characters are likely to join the existing playable characters. Apart from Naruto’s Baryon Mode, fans can also access the Supporting Kage version of Sasuke Uchiha. Apart from video games, Naruto fans can also buy its brand-new merchandise.

How many games has the series inspired to date?

Naruto is undoubtedly one of the biggest franchises in the world. Over the years, the series has inspired countless anime and continues to do so. At the same time, beyond the anime world, a plethora of video games have also drawn inspiration from the Masashi Kishimoto series.

The number of video games that the franchise produced for the fans is staggering. While more than a dozen games have been released in Japan, they never made it to the US audience. To date, nearly 15 games inspired by Naruto have been released till date. The first game, Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō released in Japan on March 27, 2003.

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