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Last week, Hiroshi Matsuyama (president and CEO at developer CyberConnect2) spoke about Naruto Storm 4 at Jump Festa 15, the two day Japanese event which took place on December 20 and December 21. From the same event, comes a new interview by Jeremy from fan group J-Patrol with Tony, the Community Manager at Bandai Namco Games Europe. Since Naruto Storm 4 is under development and decisions about the game are still being made, not much could be said, but there are a few potentially interesting points made. Saiyan Island has listed those points of the interview from our understanding and interpretation below along with the video interview itself.
Will Naruto Storm 4 have an actual team battle mode?
Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 are both aware fans would like this feature. Since the game has just been announced, it’s not something that can be confirmed, however, CyberConnect2 does want to implement a lot of things they couldn’t in previous games. The chances are high for team battles, but again at this time it can’t be confirmed.
Will there be crossplay between PS4, Xbox One and PC?
No
Will there be 4 player online?
It’s too early to say, the game was just announced. There will be a special effort given to the online modes that fulfill requests not just by the fans, but by Bandai Namco’s community management teams. They are willing to go the e-sports route with Naruto games and the Storm League is a part of it. (Saiyan Island Note: For those unfamiliar, Storm League is a website where players can find one another to set up brackets and compete in a tournament-style venue)
Will there be a damage system introduced?
Yes, definitely. It was shown at a demo at the Jump Festa Event. Bandai Namco is still waiting for additional details from CyberConnect2 on how it works. Matsuyama-san mentioned the damage system is going deeper than what was seen in previous Naruto games. What CyberConnect2 would like to do is have things like weapons and armor destruction. Depending on how things are destroyed, the gameplay will change. (Saiyan Island Note: The demo at Jump Festa was a boss battle of Hashirama vs Madara.
Will the damage system be available for online?
That can’t be answered yet
Will Madara in Jubi mode (also known as Jinchuriki Madara or Six Paths Madara) be in the game?
The game will cover the entire story of Naruto until the very end of the manga. Madara in Jubi mode can’t be confirmed explicitly by Bandai Namco, but since Madara is part of the story, fans can take a guess. (Saiyan Island Note: A Bandai Namco producer took the stage as Madara in this form, if that’s any indication.)
Will jutsu clashes from the original Naruto Storm return?
That can’t be said, but it is something that CC2 wanted to do, but couldn’t be done because of the differences in attacks in Naruto.
Will Madara vs the Tailed Beasts be in the game?
Bandai Namco can’t say. (Saiyan Island Note: Since it is a focus in the manga, fans can expect it)
Will there be quick time events (QTE) when performing ultimate jutsu?
Unlikely. QTE’s are linked to boss battles. What can be said is the QTE’s will be better integration with the gameplay. For example, when a player has to mash a button, the gauge will disappear from the screen when they start to mash it because it’s something unnecessary to see. Players understand what they have to do, removing it will allow them to see the full picture
Will content from The Last: Naruto the Movie be in, including a mature Naruto and the new Kurama Mode?
Bandai Namco can’t say. (Saiyan Island note: The Last version of Naruto was not in the English trailer. This is likely due to the movie not yet being released in North America/Europe yet. Great news is, the movie is announced for the US, so there is a good chance The Last movie story will make its way to the game for the entire world, not just Japan).
Will the game have free-roam?
No information has been revealed on that thus far.
Will the counter system from Naruto Storm Revolution return in Storm 4?
Yes, it will and it works in the same way, with evolutions to it. However, this answer is from an early build of the game so much can’t be said yet about how it will be in the final release.
Will Naruto Storm 4 be in 1080p?
The aim is 1080p, 60 fps, but these are things that are reviewed when the product is close to finish due to technical reasons.
Will the team attacks from Storm 3 return?
The return of types have not been confirmed. (Saiyan Island Note: It seems the question may have been misinterpreted, since the Storm 3 team attacks system was not used much by most players)
Will characters such as Kiba, Ino, and Rock Lee receive updated movesets? They have been mostly unchanged since Storm 2.
The game will cover the entire Naruto story, so there will be old attacks alongside new ones which were used toward the end of the manga. The one thing Bandai Namco emphasized is if characters didn’t evolve in the manga, then they won’t evolve in the game.
Will the Sound 4 be in the game?
Bandai Namco can’t say at this time. It might be unlikely since they are not part of the Naruto Shippuden storyline, but fans will have to wait and see.
2015 has been mentioned as the year for Naruto Storm 4′s release. What is the exact release date?
It hasn’t been determined yet.
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Will Naruto Storm 4 have an actual team battle mode?
Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 are both aware fans would like this feature. Since the game has just been announced, it’s not something that can be confirmed, however, CyberConnect2 does want to implement a lot of things they couldn’t in previous games. The chances are high for team battles, but again at this time it can’t be confirmed.
Will there be crossplay between PS4, Xbox One and PC?
No
Will there be 4 player online?
It’s too early to say, the game was just announced. There will be a special effort given to the online modes that fulfill requests not just by the fans, but by Bandai Namco’s community management teams. They are willing to go the e-sports route with Naruto games and the Storm League is a part of it. (Saiyan Island Note: For those unfamiliar, Storm League is a website where players can find one another to set up brackets and compete in a tournament-style venue)
Will there be a damage system introduced?
Yes, definitely. It was shown at a demo at the Jump Festa Event. Bandai Namco is still waiting for additional details from CyberConnect2 on how it works. Matsuyama-san mentioned the damage system is going deeper than what was seen in previous Naruto games. What CyberConnect2 would like to do is have things like weapons and armor destruction. Depending on how things are destroyed, the gameplay will change. (Saiyan Island Note: The demo at Jump Festa was a boss battle of Hashirama vs Madara.
Will the damage system be available for online?
That can’t be answered yet
Will Madara in Jubi mode (also known as Jinchuriki Madara or Six Paths Madara) be in the game?
The game will cover the entire story of Naruto until the very end of the manga. Madara in Jubi mode can’t be confirmed explicitly by Bandai Namco, but since Madara is part of the story, fans can take a guess. (Saiyan Island Note: A Bandai Namco producer took the stage as Madara in this form, if that’s any indication.)
Will jutsu clashes from the original Naruto Storm return?
That can’t be said, but it is something that CC2 wanted to do, but couldn’t be done because of the differences in attacks in Naruto.
Will Madara vs the Tailed Beasts be in the game?
Bandai Namco can’t say. (Saiyan Island Note: Since it is a focus in the manga, fans can expect it)
Will there be quick time events (QTE) when performing ultimate jutsu?
Unlikely. QTE’s are linked to boss battles. What can be said is the QTE’s will be better integration with the gameplay. For example, when a player has to mash a button, the gauge will disappear from the screen when they start to mash it because it’s something unnecessary to see. Players understand what they have to do, removing it will allow them to see the full picture
Will content from The Last: Naruto the Movie be in, including a mature Naruto and the new Kurama Mode?
Bandai Namco can’t say. (Saiyan Island note: The Last version of Naruto was not in the English trailer. This is likely due to the movie not yet being released in North America/Europe yet. Great news is, the movie is announced for the US, so there is a good chance The Last movie story will make its way to the game for the entire world, not just Japan).
Will the game have free-roam?
No information has been revealed on that thus far.
Will the counter system from Naruto Storm Revolution return in Storm 4?
Yes, it will and it works in the same way, with evolutions to it. However, this answer is from an early build of the game so much can’t be said yet about how it will be in the final release.
Will Naruto Storm 4 be in 1080p?
The aim is 1080p, 60 fps, but these are things that are reviewed when the product is close to finish due to technical reasons.
Will the team attacks from Storm 3 return?
The return of types have not been confirmed. (Saiyan Island Note: It seems the question may have been misinterpreted, since the Storm 3 team attacks system was not used much by most players)
Will characters such as Kiba, Ino, and Rock Lee receive updated movesets? They have been mostly unchanged since Storm 2.
The game will cover the entire Naruto story, so there will be old attacks alongside new ones which were used toward the end of the manga. The one thing Bandai Namco emphasized is if characters didn’t evolve in the manga, then they won’t evolve in the game.
Will the Sound 4 be in the game?
Bandai Namco can’t say at this time. It might be unlikely since they are not part of the Naruto Shippuden storyline, but fans will have to wait and see.
2015 has been mentioned as the year for Naruto Storm 4′s release. What is the exact release date?
It hasn’t been determined yet.
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