CyberConnect2 recently announced that its Canadian subsidiary CyberConnect2 Montreal Studio, will shut down at the end of July. A reason for the studio’s closure was not revealed. According to the Japanese developer, its Canadian subsidiary was first established in 2016 and has “led Cyberconnect2 on a creative journey in the development of tools and cutting-edge techniques used in creating games.”
The full announcement via CyberConnect2:
It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of CyberConnect2’s Montreal Studio. We have made the difficult decision to shut down operations effective at the end of July, 2023.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our dedicated staff and our partners in the educational institutions, administration offices, and the entire Montreal video game industry.
Since the Studio’s founding in 2016 and the launch of the business in 2017, the Montreal Studio has led Cyberconnect2 on a creative journey in the development of tools and cutting-edge techniques used in creating games.
CyberConnect2 will continue to grow and move forward with the experiences we have gained in Montreal. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to your continued support and guidance.
Details on the developer’s upcoming title Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS:
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS is a unique game experience that combines key gameplay moments from the series that highlight select scenes from across Naruto and Sasuke’s deeply emotional story arcs. The experience immerses both new and long-time fans in an exciting Naruto action game, where they can relive some of the most important and beloved storylines from the series’ history. In addition to this, an original story will also be available in the game.
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS features the largest roster in a Naruto game with playable characters from across the series, including fan-favorites Ashura and Indra Otsutsuki. The game also faithfully recreates the anime’s art style, now delivered with crisp visuals and 60 frames per second on new-gen consoles.
Key Features
The Story of Naruto and Sasuke’s Rivalry Combined into One – For the first time in one game, relive selected scenes from Naruto’s childhood until his final battle with Sasuke through anime scenes and in-game battles. Players of past Ultimate Ninja Storm games can see it all with updated graphics. Plus, experience a new story exclusive to the game.
The Largest Roster of Playable Characters Ever – This game has the largest roster of beloved characters to play than any Ultimate Ninja Storm game in the past. New additions include the brothers who started legendary ninja clans, Ashura and Indra Otsutsuki. Stay tuned for more playable characters!
Crisp Graphics – The game, building on the success of the franchise, will feature crisp graphics in the vein of the anime along with dynamic battles with support for up to 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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