Naruto Storm Evolution expands the playable roster of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 on PC by integrating characters from Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja STORM Connections, restoring legacy franchise variants, and introducing original character builds. Rather than operating as a standalone game, this community-made modification ports movesets, awakens unplayable forms, and adds dozens of anime- and manga-accurate costumes.
Whether you are looking for newly added fighters like Nanashi Uchiha or ported combatants from modern and classic titles, this guide details every character confirmed in the project's official releases and gameplay showcases.
Newly Added and Special Playable Fighters
Evolution integrates characters that were either missing from the base PC game, exclusive to Connections, ported from older entries, or sourced from mobile titles.
| Character | Origin / Classification | Notable Features Confirmed in Builds |
|---|---|---|
| Nanashi Uchiha | Added playable fighter (Evolution v1.11) | Features Air Fireball Jutsu, Phoenix Flower Jutsu, and Flame Wall Jutsu |
| Adult Konohamaru | Ported fighter (in active development) | Moveset and original combos adapted from the Naruto mobile title |
| Baryon Mode Naruto | Connections port | Includes cloak variant, custom awakening, and tuned dash speeds |
| Kawaki | Connections port | Available in base and Karma / Karma Progression forms |
| Boruto (Karma) | Connections / DLC port | Custom hitspheres and velocity on air/ground combo hits |
| Time Traveling Boruto | Special variant | Separate playable costume and loadout |
| Momoshiki Otsutsuki | Boss / Special port | Anime and Movie versions with customized charged ultimates |
| Isshiki Otsutsuki | Special port | Unique awakening absorption and tailored projectile rules |
| Hagoromo Otsutsuki | Special port | Dedicated tilt mechanics and adjusted hitboxes |
| Indra Otsutsuki | Special port | Fully playable Connections addition |
| Asura Otsutsuki | Special port | Fully playable Connections addition with awakening tweaks |
| Delta | Special port | Added playable Kara combatant |
| Boro | Special port | Features dedicated tilt homing to prevent whiffing |
| Kurenai Sensei | Classic roster restoration | Playable revival from earlier franchise entries |
| Lars Alexandersson | Guest roster restoration | Includes his classic Tekken 6 outfit |
Character Costume Variants and Era Reworks
Beyond completely new roster slots, the mod adds visual variants, restored outfits from Storm 1 through Storm 3, and armor break states across the existing cast.
Leaf Village and Team 7 Variants
- Naruto Uzumaki: Receives The Last everyday clothing from the movie opening, a Torn Clothes Sage Mode outfit, The Day Naruto Became the Hokage manga-style presentation, and story mode Storm 3 variations.
- Sasuke Uchiha: Features his ANBU uniform, Curse Mark First State (CS1), Curse Mark transformations, robe-less Hebi variations, Danzo battle outfit, and a Part One Final Valley design.
- Sakura Haruno: Includes her Road to Ninja look, the "Perfect Day Before Wedding" outfit, and restored novelty cosmetics such as the Hello Kitty outfit.
- Kakashi Hatake: Features his Hokage attire, Part One variants, Jonin gear, One-Eye War Sharingan state, and Sakumo Hatake clothes.
- Sai & Ino-Shika-Cho: Features Adult/Boruto-era Sai, Chunin Exam Ino, haircut Ino, Chunin Exam Choji, and Chunin Exam Shikamaru.
- Team Guy: Restores Chunin Exam Tenten, Curse Mark Neji, and Part One Rock Lee equipped with classic Storm 1 cinematic ultimates.
Uchiha Clan and Antagonists
- Obito Uchiha: Available across multiple eras, including Half-Zetsu Obito, Yellow Mask Man, the outfit worn during the Uchiha massacre, Traveler's outfit, Rampaging Obito, and Six Paths Obito.
- Itachi Uchiha: Features Part One Itachi (with shorter 18-year-old hair modeling), classic apron filler clothes, and customizable jutsu loadouts such as Yasaka Beads.
- Orochimaru & The Sound: Chunin Exam Orochimaru, multiple Boruto-era outfits, and Part One Orochimaru. The Sound Four (Tayuya, Sakon/Ukon, Jirobo, and Kidomaru) receive functional Curse Mark First State variants and armor break transformations.
- Kimimaro: Receives a dedicated Curse Mark variant with crushed bone textures on armor break.
- Akatsuki Members: Features alive/pre-Akatsuki Nagato, swimsuit Konan, damage-accurate Deidara from the Sasuke encounter, Hidan, and alternative Kisame variants.
- Classic Villains: Includes Ronin Haku, casual everyday Haku, and Zabuza Momochi in his original debut attire.
Mechanical Reworks and Unique Moveset Changes
Characters in Storm Evolution do not merely use stock Storm 4 animations. Several combatants feature dedicated gameplay adjustments, frame data changes, and unique mechanics:
- Custom and Classic Ultimates: Part One Rock Lee, PTS Kabuto (Dead Soul Jutsu), and PTS Orochimaru feature restored cinimatics from Storm 1 alongside classic soundtrack triggers.
- Unique Combo Confirmations: Double Mangekyo Sharingan (DMS) Kakashi, Asuma Sarutobi, PTS Naruto, and Mifune feature overhauled hitspheres, tilts, and grabs designed for solo hit confirms and refined juggling.
- Instant Awakening States: Characters such as Hebi Sasuke, Edo Minato (Sage Mode), Kurama Link Mode Naruto, and the Sound Four can trigger Instant Awakening states with dedicated visual auras and altered move properties.
- Passive Chakra Regeneration: Like Connections, characters can passively regenerate chakra during neutral spacing, altering resource pacing compared to vanilla Storm 4.
- Support Archetypes: Characters are integrated into dedicated support types, including Dash Cut, Cover Fire, Charge Guard, Strike Back, and Combo Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you unlock new characters in Naruto Storm Evolution?
New characters and costume variations are distributed directly through the mod's official launcher and patch files rather than in-game cheat codes. Installing the latest public release build places the characters onto the character selection screen.
Are characters from Naruto Storm Connections in this mod?
Yes. The modification ports multiple fighters from Connections, including Baryon Mode Naruto, Kawaki, Kara members like Boro and Delta, and historical figures like Indra and Asura Otsutsuki.
Does Nanashi Uchiha have full combos and jutsu?
Yes. As of Evolution v1.11, Nanashi Uchiha is a fully playable fighter with dedicated movesets, including Phoenix Flower Jutsu, Flame Wall Jutsu, and an Air Fireball Jutsu variant.
Can you use official Storm 4 DLC alongside modded characters?
Official base game DLC works alongside the mod. In fact, specific original DLC files and a clean PC installation of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 are required for certain ported models and animations to load without crashing.
