Naruto: Slugfest closed beta is now live for Android devices

The Naruto: Slugfest closed beta is officially live for Android devices for a few days only. However, only players in selected Southeast Asia territories will be able to play it, assuming that they received a closed beta key.

Cubinet is running the Naruto: Slugfest closed beta from January 3 until January 10. This 3D open world adaptation of Naruto Shippuden is introduced as featuring cinematic 3D visuals and a plot familiar to Naruto fans.

The story follows the Naruto Shippuden timeline, starting when Naruto comes back to the Konoha Village after a two-year-long training with Jiraiya. At the same time, the Five Shinobi Nations are now facing the biggest threat as the Akatsuki starts to become more active. Moreover, Naruto must deal with the loss of someone he considers a brother—Sasuke, who joins Orochimaru in exchange for power in order to have his revenge on his brother—Itachi.

The closed beta is available in SEA countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and other selected countries such as India and Australia), and features four classes: Earth Keeper, Blazing Lotus, Thunder Assassin, and Wind Shooter.

Naruto: Slugfest Classes:

• Earth Keeper – A melee class that is equipped with High Defense attributes. Specializes in Earth Style techniques that deals massive AOE damages to enemies.
• Blazing Lotus – A range type class that specializes in Fire Style techniques. Aside from dealing massive damage to enemies, her abilities also grant her to heal her allies.
• Thunder Assassin – A medium-range class that can use both Water Style and Lightning Style techniques. This grants her high mobility or stealth, depending on her playstyle.
• Wind Shooter – A long range type that specializes in using Wind Style techniques. This allows him to deal massive damage from afar while maintaining safe distance between him and the enemies

Naruto: Slugfest comes with action combat in PvE and PvP modes, featuring 1v1 up to 20v20 game modes, including guild combat. Here are the closed beta events for the lucky players who managed to grab a key.

Naruto: Slugfest Closed Beta Test Events:

• Hokage’s Gifts Daily: Login Daily to receive in-game CBT rewards
• PVP King 3 Days: Rank at the Ninja Arena and receive in-game CBT rewards
• Keep up, Ninjas: Level up your Character and receive in-game CBT rewards
• Ninja Recruitment: Growing Clans receive in-game CBT rewards

The Naruto Slugfest release date is set for 2020 for SEA. However, there is no western release yet.