| Area | Version 1.0 | Post-Patch (Current) | |------|-------------|----------------------| | | 100+ characters (no Boruto, The Last, or Road to Boruto DLC) | + Boruto, Sarada, Momoshiki, etc. | | Awakening mechanics | Some awakenings could be exploited for infinites | Balance adjustments & input delays added | | Substitution gauge | Slower recovery rate | Faster recovery, more forgiving | | Team Ultimate Jutsu | Limited set (only story-related teams) | Expanded via patches | | Online stability | Frequent disconnects, no ranked leaderboard fixes | Smoother matchmaking, rage quit penalties | | Bugs/Glitches | • Kaguya infinite combo • Instant awakening glitch • Certain counters whiffing | Most major glitches patched |
1.0 introduced Quick Time Events (QTEs) that were brutally difficult. Missing a single button press during the final Naruto/Sasuke clash meant restarting the entire 10-minute boss sequence. Patch 1.1 later toned this down, but veteran 1.0 players remember the sweaty palms of the "Final Rasengan vs. Chidori" input sequence. Naruto Shippuden- Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 1.0 Re...
In 1.0, this mode felt tacked on. There were no side quests of value, just fetch missions and S-Rank challenges. The only saving grace was the ability to unlock the "Sound Four" and other miscellaneous characters via these missions—a grind that took 20+ hours. Later updates added free-roam, but in 1.0, it was universally panned as a downgrade. | Area | Version 1
At launch, the game was a next-generation exclusive, utilizing the power of newer hardware to deliver the most visually stunning cell-shaded graphics in the series to date. Patch 1
The game made its global debut in early 2016, following a staggered release schedule: February 4, 2016 Europe: February 5, 2016 North America: February 9, 2016
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 version 1.0, released in February 2016, serves as the base launch for the game covering final story arcs. Key resources for this version include the Steam Community guide for gameplay mechanics and IGN's walkthrough for story progression. For detailed character unlocks and S-Rank strategies, refer to the Steam Community Hub guide Steam Community Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Base Game Guide
Unless you are a digital archaeologist or a speedrunner looking to exploit old glitches, you should never play vanilla 1.0. The modern "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Road to Boruto" edition is objectively superior.
