Kawaki fans, rejoice. While base Kawaki was in the game, his Karma-activated form was suspiciously missing. Update 1.01 adds the awakened Kawaki as a full playable character.
While 1.01 was a minor day-one fix, later updates introduced more significant gameplay changes: Version 1.11 : Introduced the first DLC character, Hagoromo Otsutsuki , and implemented Custom Matchmaking for online play. Version 1.20
Update 1.01 for Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Kawaki fans, rejoice
[Day 1 Build] --------> [Update 1.01 Baseline] --------> [Subsequent Balance Patches] - Language Limits - Expanded Voice Packs - Jutsu Adjustments (Ver 1.20+) - System Crashes - Baseline Framework Fixed - Framework Expansion Visual and Localization Additions
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The latest news for Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
: Slowed down the priority timing for direct attack ninjutsu and increased the recovery speed of the support gauge to encourage more tactical play. Recent Balance (Patch 1.60 - Feb 2025) : This update refined high-tier characters like Baryon Mode Naruto Boruto (Karma Progression) While 1
Update 1.01 successfully locked in the framework for the modern combat systems that separated Connections from prior entries in the Ultimate Ninja Storm franchise.