Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Update 101 New ((free)) May 2026

Master the new Chakra Dash delay. The days of random rushing are over. True ninjas now wait. Have you found any hidden secrets in Update 1.01? Share your "101 New" discoveries in the comments below. Until next time, believe it!

Expect Update 1.02 around the end of the quarter, which will likely add a and the ability to skip Secret Technique cutscenes entirely (a feature requested since 2010). Final Verdict: Should You Return to the Storm? If you dropped Connections due to the rough launch, Update 1.01 is your official recall order. The "101 New" patch transforms the experience from a cash-grab compilation into a genuine competitive fighter with a respectful nod to the anime’s choreography. Master the new Chakra Dash delay

The new characters (especially Isshiki) offer a fresh reason to boot up Special Story Mode, and the netcode improvements make online battles feel less like a slideshow and more like a Naruto filler arc—dramatic, fast, and surprisingly fun. Have you found any hidden secrets in Update 1

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Since its release in late 2023, Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has stood as a vibrant museum of the entire Naruto saga, boasting the largest roster in the franchise’s history. However, like any complex ninja battlefield, it launched with a few scratches on its headband. Enter – dubbed by the community as the “101 New” patch.

While the version number suggests a minor hotfix, Update 1.01 has proven to be a seismic shift in how the game plays, looks, and rewards its players. Whether you are a veteran of the original Storm series or a Boruto-era newcomer, here is everything you need to know about the patch that finally unlocks the “Connections” potential. In the patch notes distributed via Bandai Namco’s official channels, version 1.01 (colloquially "101") focuses on three pillars: Balance , Stability , and Content Unlocks . But the "New" aspect is what has the subreddit buzzing.