The Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 release date has made its way outside Namco Bandai’s offices by means of some press matter which came out yesterday. Announced for the first time in July last year, this game was revealed to have been gearing up for a spring outing this year. And now, its publisher has managed to give out the exact date for its PS3 and Xbox 360 launch which is planned for March 5, 2013. More than eighty playable characters, advanced online modes and enhanced fighting mechanics are some its new features, according to its maker.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is being developed by CyberConnect2, and is all set to kick in the biggest character roster with respect to other games from the series. These will include fan-favorite heroes as well as villains from the universe of the extremely popular anime franchise it’s based on. The game’s story mode will have players jumping into a series of adventures that will be set around the Fourth Great Ninja War. It will feature new one-versus-many action stages as well as cinematic boss battles with villains and massive beasts.
Moreover, multiplayer modes will also form part of its offerings. They will enable gamers to participate in user-created tournaments, while also setting up friendly player matches. And the player cards system will allow them to view win/loss records and fighting styles of their competitors. There’s an added bonus for those who’re thinking of buying this game. Its first-run copies will be equipped with a collectible trading card and a code that will grant them an exclusive Dragon Ball Z Goku costume which can be used by Naruto. These special copies will be available only till their limited supplies last however.
The previous game from the series had come in the form of Naruto Shippuden: UNSG in March last year, also for the PS3 and Xbox 360. It is known for its new interactive system which allowed gamers to wield their real-world collectible cards so as to unlock in-game items.
As mentioned above, the release date of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is slated for March 5 in North America. It will be launched in Europe on March 8.