NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the launch of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja 4, the first video game based on the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series, available now at retailers across Europe and PAL regions. Featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles, the game introduces new and exciting characters to make up the biggest roster of playable characters ever in the Ultimate Ninja franchise, alongside new engaging game modes to deliver the most comprehensive NARUTO video game experience in the history of the series.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN : Ultimate Ninja 4 is the first video game based on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, giving players their first look at how Naruto’s world changed in the two and a half years since he left his friends to refine his ninja training.  Returning to help save his rival Sasuke from the evil Orochimaru, Naruto is reunited with all his old friends, only to find that a mysterious organization known as Akatsuki now poses an even more ominous threat to the Village.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN : Ultimate Ninja 4 features several unique game modes that allow players to immerse themselves deeper into the world of ninja. The new Master Mode combines role-playing and action platforming elements, telling the story of how Naruto came to return to the Hidden Leaf Village after his training with Jiraiya. Players can collect items in this mode to unlock characters in Free Battle Mode, featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles for one or two players. Packed with new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN characters such as Deidara, Sasori and Chiyo as well as updated versions of fan favorites such as Gaara, Kakashi and Sakura, the game features a total of 52 playable characters to take into battle.

Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN : Ultimate Ninja 4 features the biggest roster of playable characters in the Ultimate Ninja series and a variety of new and engaging game modes to let Naruto fans immerse themselves in the storyline of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN.  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN : Ultimate Ninja 4 is available now at retailers in Europe and the PAL regions for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. For more information on the game, please visit www.naruto-videogames.com