Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections update out now (version 1.30), patch notes

The latest update for Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is here, and the game is moving up to version 1.30.

The primary purpose of the update is to add in support for the new wave of DLC. On top of that though, the game is gearing up for a new Ninja Battle event, various balance adjustments have been implemented, and more.

The full rundown is as follows:

Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections update version 1.30 patch notes

DLC Pack 3

• Playable Character: Kurenai Yuhi
• Combination Secret Technique x 2
  • Evil Illusion: Tree Bind Death – Kurenai x Asuma
  • Six Paths: Shinsu Rasen Shuriken – Ashura x Hashirama x Naruto
• Matching Voice x 12
• Ninja Info Card Image x 5

New Information About Ninja Battle

• The 2^nd Ninja Battle will be held from May 30, 2024 – June 4, 2024.
• New items have been added that can be obtained with Exchange Tickets.
• Ninja Battle Bonus, which could previously only be viewed from the Battle Result, can now also be viewed from the Battle Status screen.

Fixed Issues Related to Ninja Battle

• Fixed an issue in Ranked and Target Matches where some players were unable to proceed after the “Communicating” message at battle’s end.
• Fixed an issue where the following titles were given for the incorrect camp: Participation Award, Fighting-Spirit Award, Performance Award, Excellence Award and Honor Award.
• Players who joined the Chidori camp in the 1^st Ninja Batte will have their titles changed to reflect the correct camp. 

Fixed Issue Related to Battle

• Fixed a bug that prevented guarding upon landing after guarding in the air depending on frame rate. Gameplay at 60 FPS has been corrected to match the environment at 30 FPS.

Battle Balance Adjustment

Sakura Haruno

• Changed the last hit of the aerial combo to tumble blowout, making it easier to follow up with Chakra Dash.

Tenten

• Increased defense power.

Iruka Umino

• Increased defense power.

The First Hokage: Hashirama Senju (Reanimation)

• The hit of Ninjutsu 1 “Wood Style: Wood Dragon Jutsu” has been changed to tumble blowout and the second half of the action can now be canceled with a dash. This allows for a follow-up attack after the Ninjutsu hit.

Jiraiya

• Decreased Chakra consumption after activating Ninjutsu 1 “Rasengan” and increased the recovery speed when activating as support.

The Third Hokage: Hiruzen Sarutobi

• Increased defense power.

Sasuke Uchiha (Five Kage Summit)

• Reduced the gap after the attack of Ninjutsu 2 “Inferno Style: Flame Control.”

Sasuke Uchiha (the Taka)

• Changed the last hit of aerial combo to tumble blowout with no rebound to allow for a Chakra Dash follow-up. Damage has been reduced.

Suigetsu Hozuki  

• Decreased Chakra consumption after activating Ninjutsu 1 “Water Style: Water Wave Slash” and increased the recovery speed when activating as support.
• Changed the last hit of aerial combo to tumble blowout to allow for a Chakra Dash follow-up. Damage has been reduced.

Jirobo      

• Raised the degree to which the main body turns around during Ninjutsu 1 “Rough Rampage.”

Kazekage: Gaara (Great Ninja War)      

• Reduced damage of ground combo.
• Reduced damage of aerial combo.

Kazekage: Gaara (Five Kage Summit)   

• Reduced damage of ground combo.
• Reduced damage of aerial combo.

Kazekage: Gaara 

• Reduced damage of ground combo.
• Reduced damage of aerial combo.

Temari

• Increased defense power.

Killer Bee (Shark Skin)  

• Ninjutsu 1 “Rising Bomber” can now be canceled.

Instead, damage has been reduced and increased Chakra consumption when activating the ninjutsu.

• Adjusted to shoot after stepping back when activating Ninjutsu 2 “Tailed Beast Bomb” in the air.

Madara Uchiha (Six Paths)       

• Raised the priority of Ninjutsu 1 “Instantaneous Path.”

*Priority is an indicator that determines which of the two attacks will win when it collides.

Madara Uchiha (Reanimation Release) 

• Increased speed of throw timing.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki     

• Shortened the duration of hit box for Ninjutsu 1 “Divine Thunder” and decreased the recover speed when activating as support.

Sasuke Uchiha (Second Outfit) (Part 1)

• Adjusted Ninjutsu 1 “Chidori” to be unblockable.

Sasuke Uchiha (Part 1)  

• Adjusted Ninjutsu 1 “Chidori” to be unblockable. 

Saskura Uchiha (BORUTO)       

• Changed the last hit of the aerial combo to tumble blowout to allow for an easier Chakra Dash follow-up.

Tenten (BORUTO)

• Increased defense power.

Kazekage Gaara (BORUTO)      

• Reduced damage of ground combo.
• Reduced damage of aerial combo.

Temari Nara (BORUTO)

• Increased defense power.

Others

• Fixed other minor bugs.

The Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections version 1.30 update is live on Switch. We have more coverage on the game here.