Ninjala Season 6 is Here! [Version Update Announcement]
- Posted
- 2021/06/17 (JST)
- June 17, 2021 (PDT)
17 June 2021 (BST)
17 June 2021 (AEST) - 17. Juni 2021 (CEST)
- 17 Jun. 2021 (CEST)
- 17 Juin 2021 (CEST)
- 17 Giu. 2021 (CEST)
- 2021/06/17 (HKT)
- 2021/06/17 (HKT)
- 2021/06/17 (KST)
- Updated
- 2021/07/14 (JST)
- July 13, 2021 (PDT)
14 July 2021 (BST)
14 July 2021 (AEST) - 14. Juli 2021 (CEST)
- 14 Jul. 2021 (CEST)
- 14 Juil. 2021 (CEST)
- 14 Lug. 2021 (CEST)
- 2021/07/14 (HKT)
- 2021/07/14 (HKT)
- 2021/07/14 (KST)
If the version displayed atop the Ninjala title screen reads "Ver.6.0", it means the update has been successfully installed.
Thank you for playing Ninjala.
We're nearing our 1st Anniversary with Season 6!
Season 6 will of course feature new stages and gum weapons, as well as various other updates that are sure to make Ninjala even more fun!
Now let's take a look at the details!
The theme for Season 6 is heroes & villains!
17 June 2021, 09:00 (BST) - 09 Sept. 2021, 02:59 (BST)
17 June 2021, 18:00 (AEST) - 09 Sept. 2021, 11:59 (AEST)
Announcing new hero & villain-themed avatar items, Ninjala Pass rewards, and more!
Make sure to check out the roadmaps for each event and season too!
Click here for more info about Season 6!
A special 1st Anniversary base!
25 June 2021, 03:00 (BST) - 09 Sept. 2021, 02:59 (BST)
25 June 2021, 12:00 (AEST) - 09 Sept. 2021, 11:59 (AEST)
Ninjala's 1st Anniversary is on June 24, 2021!
Enjoy Gumchi and your base's new design during the anniversary period to celebrate the occasion.
Get Ready For the Ninjala 1st Anniversary Campaign!
17 June 2021, 09:00 (BST) - 18 July 2021, 08:59 (BST)
17 June 2021, 18:00 (AEST) - 18 July 2021, 17:59 (AEST)
Thanks to all of your support, Ninjala will be celebrating its 1st anniversary since release!
We'll be holding the following campaigns in honor of the occasion!
Click here for details on the Ninjala 1st Anniversary Campaign!
Announcing the Ninjala Pass Matsuri (Festival)!
25 June 2021, 03:00 (BST) - 02 July 2021, 02:59 (BST)
25 June 2021, 12:00 (AEST) - 02 July 2021, 11:59 (AEST)
This is your chance to obtain Ninjala Pass tier points in massive quantities and get a bunch of the items you want!
Click here for details on the Ninjala Pass Matsuri (Festival)!
Announcing Featured Battle: Ninjala Striker!
1st Time
26 June 2021, 04:00 (BST) - 28 June 2021, 05:59 (BST)
26 June 2021, 13:00 (AEST) - 28 June 2021, 14:59 (AEST)
2nd Time
03 July 2021, 04:00 (BST) - 05 July 2021, 05:59 (BST)
03 July 2021, 13:00 (AEST) - 05 July 2021, 14:59 (AEST)
3rd Time
10 July 2021, 04:00 (BST) - 20 July 2021, 05:59 (BST)
10 July 2021, 13:00 (AEST) - 20 July 2021, 14:59 (AEST)
Team soccer battles!?
"Ninjala Striker!" is a battle where players are split into two teams and try to shoot a giant ball into the opposing goal.
You can join a team or make one with friends by using the invitations function!
Use this chance to experience an all new type of battle!
Click here for details on "Ninjala Striker!"
Matching Improvements
Matching conditions for Team Battle Ranked Matches have been overhauled.
Starting from Season 6, you will no longer match with players with vastly different ranks.
In addition, even when forming a party through Invitations, you will no longer be able to enter a Ranked Match if there is too large of a disparity between your members' ranks.
When you want to create a party with friends of different ranks, go for Free Matches!
We will continue to optimize the conditions of Ranked Matches by adjusting the limit of ratings, and implementing other improvements to the balance of Ranked Matches as a whole.
The Shinobi Shop is Now Open!
In order to make the shop more user-friendly, it has been overhauled and replaced by the Shinobi Shop.
New features have been added, and the layout has been made easier to navigate.
In the Shinobi Shop, items are broadly categorized as follows into an easy-to-view layout.
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Top Page | Along with four suggested products from the Collab and Recommended categories, the four top ranking products will be displayed. |
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Collab | The Collab tab is only shown when there is an ongoing collaboration, and will display collab products. |
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What's New | The season's newest products as well as popular pickup items will be displayed here. The lineup will change regularly, but past products can still be purchased from the Ranking tab. |
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Ranking | The most popular products from the Shinobi Shop (excluding collab items) will be displayed here. The Ranking section functions identically to Special Collections prior to the update. |
You can preview and purchase multiple items at once by adding them to your cart.
Compare all the items that interest you by putting them in your cart!
The sorting filters "Price" and "Season" have been added.
You can narrow down which items you want to view by combining these filter options.
Body paints, which will allow you to change your skin color when equipped, will be added.
It can be selected after purchase by going to Closet → Avatar→ Select Color.
Unequipping body paint will return your skin color to default.
Improvements to the Ninjala Pass
The Ninjala Pass Mini is a trial-type item that lets you go up to Tier 30.
It works the same way as the regular Ninjala Pass, so it's recommended for new players who want to try it out.
You can also upgrade to the regular Ninjala Pass from the Ninjala Pass Mini by paying the difference in price as long as it's during the same season.
If you want to progress through the tiers quickly, purchasing a Ninja Bundle is also recommended!
You'll now also get discounts at the Shinobi Shop as an added benefit for purchasing a Ninjala Pass!
With the exception of some items, you'll get a 20% discount at the Shinobi Shop for the duration of the season when you purchase a Ninjala Pass.
* You will receive this benefit with the purchase of a Ninjala Pass, Ninja Bundle, or Ninjala Pass Mini.
Sound and BGM Playlist Menus
A Sound menu has been added to the Mobile Menu.
Here, you can check the BGM tracks in your possession and register a BGM Playlist.
BGM Playlist
You can register BGM tracks in your possession into your BGM Playlist.
Registered BGM tracks will play in order during battle.
Collect your favorite BGM tracks, and make your very own playlist!
New Gum Weapons: Extreme Motor and DJ Scratch!
Two new types of weapons, Extreme Motor and DJ Scratch, have been added!
To read all about their parameters and actions, click here!
New Stage: Sphinx Valley!
Is that Gumchi in the ancient ruins? No, that's...!?
The desert ruins stage, Sphinx Valley, has been added!
A visual of Sphinx Valley can be found here.
UI Improvements
- Stickers that are used in battle will now be slightly larger.
- Player level EXP points will now be shown in your base.
- A button for removing equipment has been added to Equipment in your closet.
- The in-battle UI can now be hidden in Options.
- Your rank will now be shown in Ninja Rankings even if you place outside the ranking.
- Other improvements have been made to the UI to make it more user-friendly.
Gum Weapon Parameter Adjustments
The Ninjala development team is dedicated to ensuring that players can enjoy a wide variety of battling styles.
After careful observation of winning percentages by each gum weapon and weapon popularity, we have implemented a host of balance adjustments.
Ninja Yo-yo, Shinobi Spinner, ASAKUSA Wheel, as well as some Gum Shoots and Gum Ninjutsu which had low winning percentages have been upgraded, while IPPON Katana, Scroll Blade, and Shinobuzz Paper Fan have received balance adjustments due to their overwhelmingly high victory and usage rates.
Plus, a new effect has been added to the already existing Shinobi Card, Master of Change.
We hope these refinements will allow players to continue to enjoy diverse styles of play in Ninjala battles.
| IPPON Katana | Scroll Blade | Shinobuzz Paper Fan |
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- Damage has been increased for the following attacks.
4th stage of normal attacks
4th stage of back attacks
- Damage has been reduced for the following attacks.
1st - 2nd stages of normal attacks
1st - 2nd stages of back attacks
Variations of the 2nd and 4th stages of wide attacks
Charging Slash
- Increased the time that you are immobilized when the following attacks are guarded against.
1st - 4th stages of back attacks
Charging Slash
- Increased the downtime of the following attacks.
1st stage of normal attacks
1st stage of back attacks
Break Attack
- Decreased the downtime of the following attacks.
1st - 3rd stage of wide attacks
Charging Slash
- Charging Slash has received the following adjustments:
Cooldown time has been extended.
The charge can now be cancelled by using Gum Guard.
When the attack misses, it can now be canceled by jumping or dodging.
As a top level weapon in terms of usage and victory rates,
Utsusemi Master did not lose its effectiveness even after the adjustments from Season 5.
The latest adjustments increase the time it takes to destroy drones and defeat opponents during Gum Bind by reducing its damage.
| Drill Beast | Corn Bat |
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・ Increased the downtime of normal attacks.
・Back attacks have received the following adjustments:
Increased the time that you are immobilized when your attack is guarded against.
It can now be cancelled after the first hit by jumping or dodging.
| SK8 Hammer | Sushi Axe | GR8 Gear |
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- Normal attacks have received the following adjustments:
Increased the duration of hits.
You will now move further when attacking.
Cancel timing of the attack has been sped up.
- The amount players' ninjutsu gauge increases when landing wide attacks and wide attack variations has been reduced.
- The following adjustments have been made to "Power Buster":
Increased the duration of Super Armor.
It can now be cancelled while active by jumping or dodging.
Increased ninjutsu gauge rate of increase.
Wide attacks have been weakened when attacking drones.
However, normal attacks and Power Buster have been strengthened, so they are overall easier to use.
| Iron Noise | Drum Beat |
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- Wide attacks have received the following adjustments:
It can now be cancelled after the fourth hit with Echoing Scream.
Reduced ninjutsu gauge rate of increase.
Wide attacks have also been weakened when attacking drones in this case.
| Pop Eye | Cerberus |
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- Reduced ninjutsu gauge rate of increase for back attacks.
| Ninja Yo-yo | Shinobi Spinner | ASAKUSA Wheel |
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- Increased back attack damage.
- Wide attacks have received the following adjustments:
Increased damage dealt from the 1st stage of wide attacks.
Increased damage dealt from variations of the 2nd stage of wide attacks.
- Increased downtime of the 1st stage of normal attacks.
- Decreased the downtime of the following attacks.
2nd stage of normal attacks
3rd stage of normal attacks
1st stage of wide attacks
Variations of the 2nd stage of wide attacks
When unleashing Yo-yo Leap
- Sped up cancel timing of jumps, dodges, and Gum Guard when Yo-yo Leap misses.
- Sped up cancel timing when jumping and dodging when Yo-yo Leap's warp attack misses.
- Increased speed adjustment.
- Fixed an issue where Break Attack and the 1st - 3rd stages of normal attacks would miss.
Its results were on a decline when compared to other gum weapons, so it has been strengthened.
With this adjustment, damage has been increased, so it will be possible to defeat your opponents faster.
| Mellow à la Mode | Trick Ball |
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- Decreased damage resulting from normal attacks.
- Removed the gum damage caused by the blast of the 1st and 2nd stages of normal attacks initiated with a medium weapon.
- The following adjustments have been made to "Beyond the Gum":
Range has been shortened.
You will now move less far when attacking.
Cancel timing for Gum Guard has been sped up.
Trick Ball allowed players to score IPPONs with relative ease with a medium sized weapon by
performing combos through Gum Shoots and normal attacks.
These adjustments were made since Trick Ball became too powerful when combined with the enhancements to Gum Balloon listed below.
In order to reduce the power of medium weapons, the gum damage of normal attacks has been removed.
The gum damage of normal attacks with big weapons has not been changed, so big weapons can be used as usual.
Beyond the Gum's range has also been adjusted so that it doesn't hit as easily.
| Matsuri Board | Camu Camu Plate |
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・ Increased the downtime of the following attacks:
1st stage of normal attacks
1st stage of back attacks
・The following adjustments have been made to Sweet Ride:
Decreased maximum speed.
Cooldown time has been reduced.
・ Increased speed adjustment.
Matsuri Board and Camu Camu Plate are weapons with a high winning rate.
Due to the lowering of Sweet Ride's maximum speed, it is now easier for opponents to get in your way.
In addition, we have reduced the cooldown time in response to these changes.
| Home Run Surfer | Ninja Calibur |
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- The 1st stage of normal attacks have received the following adjustments:
Damage has been decreased.
Cancel timing of attacks have been sped up.
- The 2nd - 3rd stages of normal attacks have received the following adjustments:
Cancel timing of attacks have been sped up.
It can now be cancelled after the first hit by jumping or dodging.
Hit reaction has been altered so that your opponent will not stagger as long.
- Increased the downtime of the following attacks.
1st stage of normal attacks
1st stage of back attacks
- The homing abilities of their Break Attacks have been increased.
- The following adjustments have been made to "Overpowering Wave":
Surfing time has been shortened.
Cooldown time has been reduced.
Increased movement speed.
Hit detection range has been increased.
It can now be cancelled by using Gum Guard after surfing has ended.
The surfboard's normal attack combo speed was too slow, so several improvements have been made.
Gum Kunai
- Cooldown time has been reduced.
- Gum damage has been increased.
- Downtime has been decreased.
Kunai have been improved overall.
Gum Net
- If a Gum Net that is being deployed gets hit by a Gum Laser, neither of them will disappear.
- Fixed an issue where a deployed Gum Net would disappear without expanding after hitting an opponent.
Gum Grenade
- Increased projectile speed.
With an increase to their projectile speed, it is now easier to hit targets that are far away.
Gum Balloon
- Cooldown time has been reduced.
- Increased projectile speed.
- Increased homing ability.
- Adjusted the position at which medium and large appear.
With an increase in projectile speed and homing ability, it will be easier to hit opponents that are far away.
Gum Laser
- Increased the time of Gum Bind.
- Increased the gum damage of small size.
- If a Gum Net that is being deployed gets hit by a Gum Laser, neither of them will disappear.
Since small Lasers had low gum damage, it was difficult to Gum Bind opponents. Because of this, gum damage has been increased.
The Gum Bind time for small Lasers has been greatly extended, whereas the time for medium and large Lasers has been only slightly extended.
Gum Searcher
- Increased homing ability.
Piercing Mixer
- Drones will now be visible through walls when active.
Dragon Lord
・ If a target is destroyed while you are homing onto them, you will now home onto another nearby target.
In the past, when a target was destroyed during homing, players would end up wasting their Dragon Lord attack.
With this adjustment, rest assured that even if your target is destroyed during homing, you will now home onto another target nearby instead.
The Dragon Lord reigns supreme once more.
Shinobi Beast
・ Effect duration has been shortened.
Since it was too easy for players to raise their scores compared to other Gum Ninjutsu, we decided to shorten the effect duration to balance out the power of the attack.
Shinobi Disco
・ Expanded attack range.
・ Increased the speed at which the attack range expands.
・Super Armor will remain on for a set time after you're finished.
There have been many cases of opponents stealing the fans of players at the disco after they're finished.
With this adjustment, not only will you attract more fans, with the addition of your Super Armor,
you can avoid having those fans stolen after you're done.
Master of Change
- Staying still during your morphed state gives you one strengthened attack that can score you an IPPON.
Master of Change has received a new effect with this adjustment.
If you stay still while morphed for a certain period of time, you can Gum Bind your opponent with your first gum weapon attack.
In addition, you will score an IPPON if you defeat your opponent on your first attack.
Please note that this enhancement will be cancelled if you move or your attack misses.
Two-Edged Parry
- The color of the shockwave when you have Shockwave Damage equipped has been changed to red.
Strike Big
- Cost has been reduced.
Battle Adjustments
- Increased the auto-target range for players that are behind you and not shown on screen.
- If you are auto-targeting multiple targets, opponents that are invincible after respawning will be deprioritized.
- If you use auto-target immediately after receiving an attack, you will now auto-target the player who attacked you.
When attempting to auto-target another opponent when near a drone or in battle,
there were cases where an opponent who had suddenly respawned would be auto-targeted.
Therefore auto-target behavior has been adjusted as a countermeasure.
- Increased score received when achieving a K.O.
- Increased score received when defeating an opponent on a successful parry.
Scores have been adjusted to favor players who defeat opponents in battle.
Scores received from K.O.s have been increased, but scores received from IPPONs have not been changed.
Stage Adjustments
- The distribution of S-Energy has been increased.
- Changed some respawn locations.
- Team Battle S-Energy distribution has been adjusted.
・ S-Energy distribution has been adjusted.
- Adjusted the probability of the Giant Gumball Machine so that you are guaranteed an energy life gum on your first try.
- Adjusted the speed at which the Giant Gumball Machine fills up.
- Sped up the tempo at which items are dispensed from the Giant Gumball Machine.
- The following adjustments have been made to bomb gum:
Damage has been increased.
The explosion has been made to occur sooner and the blast now extends at a faster rate.
- The following adjustments have been made to energy life gum:
The increase granted to the Ninjutsu Gauge has been boosted.
The effect will now apply to your entire team.
- KABUKI drones (large-type), and Team Battle drones will now appear.
Other Adjustments
- Adjusted the ball camera for Ninjala Striker.
The battle will now start with the ball camera, and the appearance of its ON/OFF button has been changed.
Resolution of Known Issues
- Fixed an issue where the player would fall to the ground when a hitstop occurs in midair.
- Various adjustments and bug fixes have been implemented to ensure a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.
* Updating to Ver 6.0 is mandatory for all players.
* To download the update, sufficient free space is required in your console’s internal storage or an installed microSD card.
* All information is accurate as of the time of posting.