Bandai Namco's popular fortress strategy RPG, Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage, is officially shutting down on December 9th, 2024, marking the end of nearly seven years of gameplay. This announcement, while perhaps unsurprising to many veteran players, follows a similar fate suffered by Naruto Blazing, another Naruto-themed gacha game that struggled with balancing and player retention.

The game's final days will include several farewell events. A Village Leader World Championship runs from October 8th to 18th, followed by an All-Out Mission from October 18th to November 1st. A final "Thanks For Everything" campaign will then conclude the game's run from November 1st to December 1st. Players can continue collecting Ninja Cards, participating in summoning events, and using in-game items until the shutdown. Any remaining Gold Coins should be spent before the game closes.

The game's decline appears to stem from a shift in development priorities. While initially praised for its balanced gameplay, allowing players to strategically build and defend their villages, the introduction of powerful characters like Minato triggered a significant power creep. This, coupled with increasingly apparent pay-to-win mechanics, reduced free-to-play rewards, and the near-disappearance of multiplayer features, ultimately led to the game's waning popularity and eventual closure. The game remains available on the Google Play Store for those interested in experiencing it before its final day.