Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Update | 101 New

We scanned the top forums (Reddit r/NarutoNinjaStorm and ResetEra) to gauge the reaction 72 hours post-patch.

The Positive:

The Negative:

The Verdict: The update has a 84% positive rating on Steam, up from 67% at launch. Most critics agree that 1.01 is what the game should have been on Day 1. We scanned the top forums (Reddit r/NarutoNinjaStorm and

The most controversial addition in Connections was the Simple Domination (auto-combo) mechanic. Players felt it was too rewarding for spamming the circle button.

In 1.01, Simple Domination now does 15% less guard damage than manual combos. This forces players to learn actual directional inputs if they want to break an opponent's guard. It’s a subtle but genius way to separate casual players from competitive elites.

The roster just got four new faces (and one very familiar beast): The Negative:

In a recent interview with Famitsu, the developers hinted that "101 New" lays the groundwork for Season Pass 2. Data miners have found references to "Sound Four" leader and "Baryon Mode Kawaki" in the strings.

Expect Update 1.02 around the end of the quarter, which will likely add a Tournament Mode and the ability to skip Secret Technique cutscenes entirely (a feature requested since 2010).

Update 1.01 was released on launch day (November 2023) to address critical issues found before the game went gold. If you purchased the game digitally, this update was likely applied automatically. The Verdict: The update has a 84% positive

Key Fixes in 1.01:

This is a standalone costume with a unique moveset. This Boruto (Post-Time Skip design hint) utilizes the Karma to reflect ninjutsu and uses "Uzuhiko" as a combo finisher. Unlike his base form, this version has a health drain mechanic, dealing damage to himself for massive damage output.