PUBG MOBILE to introduce 'Naruto Shippuden' content in Version 4.5 on July 9

PUBG MOBILE will launch a global collaboration with the anime series 'Naruto Shippuden' in Version 4.5 on July 9, the game's publisher announced.

Developed under the supervision of the Naruto Production Committee, the update will add recreated settings from the series, including the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Rock and The Final Valley, and will introduce signature abilities and a special boss encounter against the Nine-Tails.

Players will be able to use ninjutsu such as Chidori, Rasengan, Shadow Clone and Flying Raijin Jutsu. The update will also introduce themed character sets featuring Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Hinata, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Gaara and Madara, with further content to be announced ahead of the launch.

Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing at Tencent Games, said. "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."

The publisher said additional details about Version 4.5 and the 'Naruto Shippuden' collaboration will be revealed before the July 9 release. PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.