The latest collaboration event for PUBG MOBILE is now available as part of the Version 4.5 update, and this time it has partnered with Naruto Shippuden.
According to the press release the PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN collaboration has been developed under the supervision of the Naruto Anime Production Committee, represents one of the most ambitious collaborations in PUBG MOBILE’s to date. As part of the collaboration, which lasts until 7th September 2026 on multiple maps including Erangel, Livik and Sanhok players can step into the world of Naruto., players will be able to explore the Hidden Leaf Village, Face Kurama and have Rogue Ninja Encounters as well as use ninjutsu inpisred by the popular franchise. A detailed overview of each element can be found below.
Explore the Hidden Leaf Village: At the heart of the themed mode is the Hidden Leaf Village, featuring faithfully recreated locations such as Hokage Rock, Naruto’s Apartment, the Hokage’s Residence, Ichiraku Ramen Shop and the Aviary. Elsewhere, players can explore iconic locations from NARUTO’s story, including the Ninja Academy, Hidden Leaf Hospital, Chunin Exam Finals Arena, Naka Shrine Secret Room, Naruto’s Inner Mind, Valley of the End and Great Naruto Bridge, with explorable recreations bringing memorable scenes from the anime to life.
Face Kurama and Rogue Ninja Encounters: Throughout matches, players may encounter Rogue Ninja enemies, including melee and ranged variants that appear across the map, near airdrops and supply vehicles, and during special Naruto-themed encounters. Starting July 9, players will also encounter Kurama roaming the map, appearing in one of three states: slumbering, prowling or alert. From July 17, players will then have the chance to trigger a special match, where Kurama is under someone’s control and attacks the Hidden Leaf Village. In this mode, all squads must unite to defend the village together.
Master Iconic Ninjutsu: Version 4.5 Update also welcomes a range of signature NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ninjutsu abilities, weapons and items, allowing players to truly feel like elite shinobi. Ninjutsu abilities will unlock in phases between July 9th and July 14th, with available techniques include Flying Raijin Jutsu, Rasengan, Chidori, Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu, Earth Style: Mud Wall, Shadow Clone Jutsu, Reanimation Jutsu, alongside the Ninja Run traversal ability. From teleportation and powerful offensive attacks to Shadow Clone decoys and teammate recalls, players can bring some of NARUTO’s most iconic techniques into combat, while themed items such as Ichiraku Ramen and Make-out Paradise provide additional ways to enhance their journey through the ninja world.
Starting July 14th, players inside the Chunin Exam Finals Arena can also activate ninjutsu by shouting the name of the technique, taking part in timed Ninjutsu Duels using voice activation in supported languages, making PUBG MOBILE one of the first major mobile or battle royale games to let players activate combat abilities through spoken voice commands. Kakashi can also be found throughout the themed mode teaching the enhanced Earth Style: Mud Wall (Dog Head Version), though players may occasionally encounter multiple Kakashis at once, with only one being genuine and the others revealed as shadow clones.
Relive Iconic NARUTO Moments: Beyond combat, players can relive iconic moments from the series through Valley of the End duels, multiplayer photo opportunities and interactive experiences across the themed mode. The collaboration also features a Naruto-themed plane cabin sequence, Ninja Team Ready animations, and Strongest Team celebrations inspired by Team 7.
An Original Animation by Studio Pierrot: Developed under the supervision of the NARUTO Production Committee, the collaboration is further brought to life through an exclusive original animation created by Studio Pierrot, the renowned animation studio behind NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Launching alongside the in-game content on July 9th, the special short will be released in PUBG MOBILE in-game and across PUBG MOBILE‘s official channels, opening a new chapter in the ninja world and offers fans a brand-new story experience inspired by the beloved franchise.
Unlock Character Sets and Collectibles: Starting July 12th, the collaboration further expands with a wide range of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN-themed outfits, official voice packs and collectible items inspired by some of the series’ most iconic characters. Players can access the first-ever NARUTO Gilt Set, featuring multiple Naruto outfits from different eras, including the Naruto (Sage Mode) Character Set and the Naruto (Six Paths Mode) Character Set, with form-switching functionality, alongside character sets for Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Hinata, Gaara, Tsunade, Madara and Jiraiya with each character set also including exclusive emote. Additional collaboration content includes co-branded vehicle skins, gear items and the Kurama Buddy pet, offering players even more ways to experience the world of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN in PUBG MOBILE.
PUBG Mobile is a free-to-play battle royale game and is available to download and play on Android and iOS devices.
