The reaction to Update 1.0.1 has been predominantly positive on social media and forums like Reddit’s r/NarutoNinjaStorm.
“Finally, I can play online with my friend in California without the match dropping every 30 seconds. The netcode still isn’t GGPO level, but it’s playable now.” – u/ChidoriMaster, Reddit
“The Switch version is actually fun now. Before 1.0.1, the game felt like a slideshow in 4-player battles. It’s not perfect, but it’s 90% better.” – @StormVeteran, Twitter/X The reaction to Update 1
However, some hardcore competitive players are disappointed. The patch did not address the lack of a proper training mode frame data display or the tilted camera angle on the Sand Village stage.
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections launched as a comprehensive compilation and sequel title within the Ultimate Ninja Storm series. Upon release (Version 1.0.0), the game faced critical feedback regarding online stability, input latency, and specific character balancing. Update 1.0.1 serves as the first major post-launch patch, prioritizing technical debt reduction over new content. This paper analyzes the patch notes, underlying system improvements, and the resulting impact on gameplay stability and competitive integrity. “Finally, I can play online with my friend
Release Date: December 11, 2023 (Global rollout) File Size: Varies by platform (approx. 1.2 GB on PS5, 800 MB on Switch, 1.5 GB on PC)
Unlike a content DLC that adds new characters (such as the upcoming Baryon Mode Naruto or Isshiki Otsutsuki), Update 1.0.1 is a stability and bug-fix patch. Its primary goals were: “The Switch version is actually fun now
Since its highly anticipated launch in late 2023, Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has attempted to bridge the gap between the classic Ultimate Ninja Storm series and the new generation of Boruto fans. However, like many modern fighting games, its launch was met with a mix of celebration for its massive roster and frustration over technical hiccups.
Enter Update Version 1.0.1. Rolling out across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam), this patch is the first major step by Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 to stabilize the game. But does it fix the infamous "infinite loading" glitch? Have the online disconnects been resolved? Let’s break down every change in the 1.0.1 update.
The wait is finally over for players who have been experiencing turbulence on the battlefield. Bandai Namco Entertainment and CyberConnect2 have officially released Update 1.0.1 for NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. While the game launched to a mixed reception regarding its single-player "History Mode" and online stability, this first post-launch patch aims to address the most glaring technical issues and balance concerns.
Released in late November 2023 (following the game’s global launch on November 17), Update 1.0.1 is a mandatory download for all platforms—PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Here is your complete guide to everything changed, fixed, and broken in the new update.