Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Deluxe Edition

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Deluxe Edition is a third-person anime action game centered on acrobatic 4v4 online ninja battles. Steam currently lists the base title as NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER, with Deluxe Edition offered as a bundled purchase option. There is no verified current rebrand replacing the Shinobi Striker name. The Deluxe package is aimed at players who want the full game alongside the original Season Pass content.

Fast movement, vertical arenas, and team objectives

Shinobi Striker is not a traditional one-on-one fighting game. Its matches place two teams of four in large arenas where movement, positioning, and role coordination matter as much as direct damage.

The dynamic third-person perspective supports wall-running, chakra jumps, aerial attacks, evasive movement, and rapid changes in elevation. Fighting on open ground is only part of the battle. Skilled players use walls, platforms, cliffs, and vertical routes to approach targets or escape from unfavorable engagements.

Online battles revolve around more than defeating opponents. Depending on the selected ruleset, teams may fight for eliminations, capture and defend bases, seize a flag, or break through a defensive objective. That structure gives support abilities, crowd control, healing, and mobility a clear purpose beyond raw attack power.

Players can enter regular online matches or competitive events such as the Ninja World League. The central gameplay loop is simple to understand but difficult to master: select a role, build a loadout, coordinate with teammates, complete the objective, and refine your techniques after every match.

Build an original shinobi

A major point of difference is the custom ninja avatar. Instead of controlling only established characters, you create an original shinobi and develop a personal combat identity through clothing, hairstyles, weapons, ninja tools, jutsu, and secret techniques.

The game divides custom builds into four main types: Attack, Ranged, Defense, and Heal. Attack types specialize in close-range pressure and pursuit. Ranged types control space with projectiles and long-distance ninjutsu. Defense types protect allies, occupy objectives, and disrupt enemy movement, while Heal types restore health and provide team utility.

Each role changes how you approach an arena. An Attack build may need to isolate a vulnerable opponent, a Defense build may anchor a base, and a Heal build may determine whether a team can survive a prolonged engagement. Switching roles is often more valuable than forcing one favorite setup into every match.

Loadouts combine normal attacks, two ninjutsu slots, a substitution technique, a ninja tool, and a Secret Technique. The result is a flexible build system rather than a fixed character moveset. Familiar abilities such as Rasengan, Chidori, and other signature techniques can be earned through training and additional content.

VR Missions and the training loop

The solo and cooperative side of Shinobi Striker is built around VR Missions, which recreate battles and scenarios inspired by the Naruto universe. These missions function as practical training, letting new players learn movement, combat roles, objectives, and enemy patterns away from the pressure of competitive matches.

VR Missions can be approached alone or with online allies. Objectives vary between fighting enemies, defending locations, collecting items, surviving waves, and confronting powerful targets. They are useful for unlocking progression and testing unfamiliar builds, but the game does not present them as a conventional cinematic story campaign.

Training under a VR Master is another important progression path. By selecting familiar Naruto characters as mentors and earning Training Points, your avatar can learn new ninjutsu, secret techniques, costumes, and other rewards associated with that master.

This system connects the licensed roster to the custom-character loop. Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Sakura, Boruto, Jiraiya, and other characters are not simply names on a selection screen; they also act as sources of techniques and equipment for your original shinobi.

Deluxe Edition and the expanding DLC model

The Steam Deluxe Edition includes the full game and Season Pass 1. Season Pass 1 provides additional Master Character Training Packs associated with Naruto characters, allowing your avatar to learn extra ninjutsu and collect related rewards.

It is important not to confuse Deluxe Edition with the Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate package includes Season Passes 1 through 4, while the Deluxe package stops at the first pass. Later content is sold separately through additional season passes, individual Master Character Training Packs, special ninjutsu items, starter packs, and cosmetic add-ons.

The current content structure is extensive. Official support pages now list Season Pass 10, and the wider Steam catalog contains many individual add-ons. These purchases generally expand the training roster, techniques, costumes, weapons, ninja tools, or avatar options rather than replacing the base game with a separate edition.

For buyers, the practical distinction is clear: Deluxe Edition is a useful entry bundle, not a complete collection of every later character and technique. Players who mainly want the original game and its first wave of extra masters can start with Deluxe, while completion-focused fans should compare the separate passes before buying overlapping packs.

Who should play Shinobi Striker?

Shinobi Striker suits PC players who enjoy team-based PvP, anime combat, build experimentation, and movement-heavy arenas. It is especially appealing if you want to create a personalized ninja instead of replaying a fixed version of Naruto's story.

The game also works for players who prefer cooperative progression. VR Missions offer a lower-pressure way to earn rewards, test role combinations, and become familiar with the game before entering competitive battles.

It is a weaker match for anyone seeking a long single-player campaign, traditional arena duels, or a purely story-driven Naruto adventure. The online team format is the main attraction, and the best results come from players willing to learn objectives rather than treating every match as a simple elimination contest.

Anime fans looking for a more conventional licensed action adventure can compare its compact mission structure with anime co-op action adventures such as One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, although Shinobi Striker is far more focused on online competitive teams.

PC features, input, and online requirements

The PC edition is distributed through Steam and supports single-player VR Missions, online PvP, and online co-op. Steam also lists achievements, Family Sharing, third-party EULA requirements, and Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM.

PC players can use keyboard and mouse controls or a gamepad through Steam's controller configuration layer. Controller behavior can vary between devices, so players using a non-XInput pad may need to review Steam Input settings rather than assuming every controller will be detected identically.

Localization includes English, Japanese voice audio, and interface or subtitle support across several European and Asian languages. The storefront lists English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish among the supported language options.

There is no need for a VR headset despite the name VR Missions. In this context, VR refers to in-universe virtual training simulations, not virtual reality hardware support.

Related anime multiplayer games

Shinobi Striker's closest appeal is its combination of licensed characters, cooperative combat, and online progression rather than a shared combat engine.

Players who prefer a larger anime roster and mission-based online parties may also consider online anime action RPGs like Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream. That game emphasizes party combat and character progression, while Shinobi Striker puts more weight on class composition and competitive objectives.

For direct character-versus-character anime battles, 3D arena fighters such as My Hero One's Justice 2 provide a more traditional duel-focused structure. Shinobi Striker differs through its eight-player matches, objective modes, custom avatars, and role-based team play.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker FAQ

What is the current name of the game on PC?

The current Steam listing uses NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER. Deluxe Edition is a bundle option for that same game, not a verified replacement title or rebrand.

What does Deluxe Edition include?

It includes the complete base game and Season Pass 1. It does not include the later season passes or every subsequent individual character and special ninjutsu pack.

Is Shinobi Striker mainly a single-player game?

No. VR Missions can be played solo, but the main focus is online multiplayer, particularly 4v4 team battles with objective-based rules.

Can you play VR Missions cooperatively?

Yes. VR Missions support online cooperative play, allowing players to tackle training scenarios with other ninjas instead of relying only on solo progression.

Can you create your own Naruto ninja?

Yes. The avatar creator lets you design an original shinobi and customize its appearance, role, equipment, ninjutsu, ninja tools, and secret techniques.

Does the PC version support Japanese voices?

Yes. Steam lists Japanese full audio alongside English audio and multiple interface and subtitle languages.

Is this a traditional Naruto story campaign?

No. Its VR Missions revisit recognizable situations and characters, but the structure is primarily training, customization, cooperative missions, and repeatable online battles rather than a long linear campaign.