The Hidden Leaf Village is making its way to PUBG Mobile.
One of anime's biggest franchises is dropping into PUBG Mobile this month, with Krafton announcing on Wednesday (2 July) that Naruto Shippuden will be the game's next major collaboration.
The announcement was accompanied by a trailer shared on the official PUBG Mobile X (formerly Twitter) account, showing Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi facing off against three opponents while suited up as they would appear in-game.
Starting on 9 July, the limited-time collaboration will introduce gameplay mechanics, transformed environments, themed character sets and more inspired by the long-running manga and anime series. While Krafton has yet to reveal the full feature list, the first announcement already points to one of PUBG Mobile's biggest anime crossovers yet.
Naruto Production Committee oversees PUBG Mobile collaboration
According to a press release reported by Bleeding Cool, the collaboration was developed under the supervision of the Naruto Production Committee, with players able to expect deeply integrated gameplay mechanics, transformed environments, and faithful recreations of the key locations and abilities that have defined Naruto for generations of fans.
Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG Mobile Publishing at Tencent Games, described the collaboration as one of PUBG Mobile's most ambitious crossover experiences yet.
"PUBG Mobile is committed to setting new benchmarks for interactive entertainment through innovative partnerships and premium player experiences. Naruto's enduring global influence and passionate fanbase made this collaboration a natural fit. By combining beloved cultural icons with the intensity, depth, and scale of PUBG Mobile, we are set to deliver one of our most ambitious and anticipated crossover experiences yet."
What is included in the PUBG Mobile x Naruto Shippuden collaboration?
According to the press release, the collaboration has been developed under the supervision of the Naruto Production Committee and aims to bring Naruto Shippuden directly into PUBG Mobile's gameplay.
Players will be able to visit major locations from Naruto's story, including the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Rock, and The Final Valley. They will also be able to harness powerful ninjutsu such as Chidori, Rasengan, Shadow Clone, Flying Raijin Jutsu, and many more. The collaboration will also feature a special boss fight against The Nine-Tails, the iconic beast at the centre of Naruto's origin.
Which Naruto characters are coming to PUBG Mobile?
The crossover will include themed character sets based on several of Naruto Shippuden's best-known shinobi. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Hinata, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Gaara, and Madara have all been confirmed, alongside additional themed content that has yet to be revealed.
When does the PUBG Mobile Naruto collaboration start?
The PUBG Mobile x Naruto Shippuden collaboration begins on 9 July as a limited-time event. Although many of the finer details remain under wraps, the first reveal already promises more than a cosmetic crossover, with iconic locations, signature Jutsu, and a dedicated Nine-Tails boss encounter all making their way into PUBG Mobile.
More information about the collaboration is expected over the coming weeks ahead of its launch, with Krafton teasing that additional themed content is still to be revealed.
