PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO Guide: July 9 Version 4.5 Event, Jutsu, Shop Perks and UC Plan

PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO arrives with Version 4.5 on July 9, 2026, turning the update into more than a cosmetic drop. The collaboration adds Naruto-themed battleground areas, jutsu-style combat tools, a Nine-Tails encounter, free reward routes, and a paid Shop Perks wave that starts on July 12. If you only log in for the outfits, you may miss the mode. If you only chase the mode, you may miss the best reward timing. The smart plan is to separate July 9 gameplay and free claims from the July 12 Shop Perks spending window.

Quick answer: Update PUBG MOBILE to Version 4.5 when the Naruto-themed version becomes available, claim the July 9 free rewards first, then enter the themed mode to learn the map areas, Chakra flow and jutsu timing before spending UC. The Naruto Collaboration Set appears in Version 4.5 Shop Perks on July 12, so do not top up blindly on launch day unless you already know which paid item you want.

PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO Release Date

The Version 4.5 rollout begins on July 8 and is expected to be available by July 9 at 11:00 UTC+0. The Naruto collaboration is the main event for the update, while the Shop Perks calendar spreads premium drops across July and August.

For players, that means there are two different clocks to watch:

Date	What opens	Best first move	UC decision
July 9	Naruto themed version, free rewards and gameplay	Update and claim visible rewards, check Event Center, then play the themed mode.	Wait unless a direct price is visible.
July 12	Naruto Collaboration Set in Version 4.5 Shop Perks	Open the Shop Perks page, preview every reward route and read draw rules before using UC.	Plan after guarantees.
July 16+	RP A20 and later Version 4.5 premium drops	Do not spend your full Naruto budget before checking Royale Pass and later cosmetics.	Keep a reserve if you want RP.

The key is not to treat every Version 4.5 banner as the same event. Naruto gameplay starts on July 9, Naruto Shop Perks begin on July 12, and other premium releases sit around them. A collector who wants Naruto, Ferrari, RP A20 and later X-Suit content needs a written order of priority before buying UC.

What The Naruto Collaboration Adds

The Naruto collaboration is built around a themed version experience, not just a costume shop. PUBG MOBILE has previewed familiar Naruto landmarks, jutsu-inspired combat, character sets and a Nine-Tails encounter. Expect the first day to be crowded because every squad will be trying the new areas at once.

PUBG MOBILE Naruto free rewards overview showing outfit sets, cards, emotes, weapons and event collectibles — The July 9 reward board is broad, so check every reward tab instead of stopping after the first login claim.

The safest launch-day route is:

Step 1

Update and restart the game

Install Version 4.5, restart once, then check whether the Naruto Main Theme, lobby background or other update rewards appear in your region.

Step 2

Open Event Center before playing

Check login rewards, Theme System, Perk Exchange, collection tasks and any Naruto mission tabs. Some rewards may require themed-mode matches, so read the task first.

Step 3

Play one scouting match

Drop near the themed area only if your squad wants chaos. Otherwise land nearby, loot first, then rotate into Hidden Leaf points after the first fight settles.

Step 4

Delay UC spending until reward rules are visible

Free rewards and paid Shop Perks are separate decisions. Claim the permanent free items first, then review the July 12 Naruto Collaboration Set before topping up.

Hidden Leaf Map Areas To Check First

The collaboration brings Naruto landmarks into the battleground. Official previews highlight places such as Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Rock, Ichiraku Ramen and story-style Naruto locations such as The Final Valley. These areas will probably become hot-drop zones during the first launch week, so treat them like a mix of event objective, loot zone and ambush magnet.

Use this scouting plan:

First match: land outside the busiest marker, loot a safe weapon, then enter the themed zone from the edge.
Second match: test the direct hot drop only if your squad wants early fights and quick task progress.
Ranked push: avoid forcing every Naruto location if your goal is rating. Let other teams fight first, then third-party with better timing.
Mission grind: check whether the task needs visits, eliminations, item use, collection progress or boss interaction before choosing a route.

Naruto landmarks will be fun, but they also change normal rotation habits. Open spaces around landmarks can become sniping lanes, while village-style structures create messy close-range fights. Bring a stable close-range weapon, keep throwables ready and avoid standing still to admire the scenery during the first wave of enemies.

Jutsu, Chakra And Combat Tips

Naruto skills are the part that can change normal PUBG MOBILE fights the most. The collaboration previews name several signature abilities, including Rasengan, Chidori, Shadow Clone and Flying Raijin Jutsu. Beta and social previews also point toward a Chakra-style resource flow and special themed items, so the best launch-day habit is to learn cooldowns before trying to outplay squads with style.

Tool	Best use	How to avoid wasting it
Rasengan	Pushing a close-range target or breaking a tight position.	Use it after your teammate forces movement. Running in alone can turn the jutsu into a free trade for the enemy.
Chidori	Fast pressure on one exposed player.	Do not dash into a full squad. Confirm one target is isolated or damaged first.
Shadow Clone	Baiting shots, confusing peeks and escaping a bad angle.	Pair it with movement. If you stay in the same line after cloning, experienced enemies will still track you.
Flying Raijin	Repositioning, surprise entry or escaping when cover is gone.	Think about where you will arrive, not only where you throw. A flashy teleport into open ground is still open ground.
Chakra / themed items	Fueling ability use and sustaining fights.	Check the live item description. If a ramen-style item restores your resource, save it for the fight that matters.

The biggest mistake will be treating jutsu like guaranteed eliminations. PUBG MOBILE is still a gunfight game. Use jutsu to create the first advantage, then finish with clean positioning, crossfire and reload timing.

Nine-Tails Boss Strategy

The Nine-Tails is the collaboration's loudest PvE hook. A boss fight can give strong rewards, but it also creates one of the easiest third-party traps on the map. If your squad tunnels the boss with no lookout, another team can let you spend resources, then arrive when your health, ammo and jutsu cooldowns are low.

Use a simple three-role squad plan:

Squad role	Job during Nine-Tails fight	Common mistake
Damage pair	Focus the boss only when the area is clear, then stop shooting when a player squad arrives.	Ignoring footsteps and vehicles.
Lookout	Watch the nearest ridge, road, roof or compound while teammates damage the boss.	Standing beside the full squad.
Exit caller	Decide when to disengage, heal, rotate or grab loot quickly after the fight.	Trying to loot before smoke and cover are ready.

If the boss area sits inside the next safe zone, expect more squads to arrive late. If it sits outside the safe zone, keep a vehicle and do not burn every heal for a reward that forces you to die to blue zone or gatekeepers.

Watch The Official Naruto Showcase

The official showcase is best placed here because players can see the style of the collaboration before deciding whether they care more about gameplay, character sets or paid cosmetics.

PUBG MOBILE Naruto character sets preview showing Sasuke, Kakashi, Sakura, Gaara, Jiraiya, Madara, Tsunade, Hinata and Naruto Six Paths outfits — The official showcase previews nine character sets: Sasuke, Kakashi, Sakura, Gaara, Jiraiya, Madara, Tsunade, Hinata and Naruto Six Paths.

Use the showcase as a checklist before spending UC. If you are choosing for character loyalty, confirm the exact set name in the live event shop; if you are choosing by rarity or route, compare whether the item appears in Shop Perks, Prize Path, Lucky Spin or a free reward tab.

Naruto Collaboration Set And July 12 Shop Perks

The July 12 Shop Perks wave is where Naruto collectors should slow down and read. The preview lists a Naruto Collaboration Set for July 12, with Naruto-themed premium rewards around Gilt-style sets, Prize Path or Lucky Spin routes, a dual-form 8-level upgradable firearm and a Nine-Tails Buddy.

PUBG MOBILE Version 4.5 Shop Perks calendar showing Naruto collaboration set on July 12 and later event drops — Version 4.5 Shop Perks puts the Naruto Collaboration Set on July 12, then continues with Ferrari, RP A20, Druvaen X-Suit and other later drops.

Here is the practical reading of the calendar:

Date	Drop	What to check before spending	Priority type
July 12	Naruto Collaboration Set	Whether the reward is a direct shop item, Prize Path, Lucky Spin, Gilt route or upgrade path.	Main Naruto spend
July 10	Ferrari Supercar Collaboration	Whether you care about vehicle skins enough to reduce your Naruto budget.	Vehicle collector
July 16	RP A20	Current Royale Pass price, mission time and whether you need UC reserved for pass progress.	Season value
July 17	Mummified Chaos Buddy Set	Whether buddy cosmetics matter to your collection or are safe to skip.	Optional cosmetic
August 1	Druvaen X-Suit	Whether X-Suit progression is your real main goal for Version 4.5.	High-budget collector
August 26	Phantasia Siren Ultimate Set	Whether you want to hold UC for a later non-Naruto ultimate set instead.	Late-version premium

For Naruto fans, July 12 is the important paid date. For general collectors, Version 4.5 has too many premium routes to chase blindly. Decide whether Naruto is your main theme, your side theme, or only a free-reward event.

Free Rewards vs Paid Naruto Items

There is already a free reward track around July 9, including free Naruto outfit-related rewards. Treat that as your foundation. Paid Shop Perks should be a separate choice, not a panic reaction to seeing a limited banner.

PUBG MOBILE Naruto free outfit selection board with Young Naruto, Fourth's Cloak, Konoha Anbu, Akatsuki and Elite Hidden Leaf Ninja sets — If the final in-game selector lets you choose only one outfit, compare the silhouettes before confirming.

Use this decision rule:

Stay free-to-play if

You mainly want a Naruto look, lobby items, music, voice packs or event tasks. Claim permanent free rewards first and ignore pressure from paid banners.

Consider UC only if

You want a specific paid set, upgradable firearm, buddy, Prize Path reward or Lucky Spin item and the live rules show a clear spending route.

If you need the free route first, use the ManaBuy PUBG MOBILE free Naruto outfits guide before planning the paid Shop Perks route.

PUBG MOBILE Naruto reward release details showing July 9 rewards, Event Center tasks and July 17 rally event — The reward release list separates July 9 claims from the July 17 rally event, so treat them as different task windows.

UC Budget Plan For The Naruto Collaboration

Do not buy UC before choosing the target. PUBG MOBILE collaborations can mix direct purchases, Prize Path rewards, random draws, upgrade materials and limited-time bundles. Each route has a different risk level.

Player goal	Best budget behavior	Stop-loss rule
Free Naruto fan	Claim free permanent rewards, play the mode and skip paid routes.	No UC needed.
Light collector	Pick one paid Naruto item only after checking whether it is guaranteed or luck-based.	Stop after your chosen item or after the written UC cap.
Main Naruto spender	Prioritize the Naruto Collaboration Set, then decide whether the firearm or buddy is worth a second route.	Do not split UC across Ferrari, RP and X-Suit unless Naruto is already done.
Version 4.5 collector	Build a calendar budget across July 10, July 12, July 16, August 1 and August 26.	Reserve UC for the later item you value most.

Need UC for Naruto Shop Perks?

Check the July 12 rules first, then top up only for the paid reward you actually want. ManaBuy supports PUBG MOBILE UID-based top-up, so do not share your game password.

Check PUBG MOBILE UC Top Up

For detailed spending rules, read the PUBG MOBILE UC budget plan and the PUBG MOBILE crate and lucky draw budget guide before entering any random draw or upgrade route.

Best Way To Play The Event By Player Type

Different players should use the Naruto update differently. A ranked squad, an anime collector and a free-to-play player do not need the same plan.

Player type	Best event route	Avoid this
Free-to-play Naruto fan	Finish free reward tasks, choose permanent cosmetics carefully and use themed mode for fun.	Opening paid draws just because the banner is limited.
Ranked player	Learn jutsu counters, rotate around hot zones and third-party boss fights instead of forcing every drop.	Turning every ranked match into a Landmark Tour.
Cosmetic collector	Preview July 12 Naruto rewards, compare with Ferrari and X-Suit dates, then pick a single main target.	Spending before the full Version 4.5 schedule is visible.
Squad leader	Assign one player to scout, one to watch third parties and one to call exits during boss fights.	Chasing the same jutsu play with no cover.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Mistake 1: spending UC before July 12. The Naruto paid route is listed for July 12, while July 9 has free rewards and gameplay. Wait until the Shop Perks page shows final rules.

Mistake 2: ignoring the free reward guide. If a permanent Naruto reward is available through tasks, claim it before deciding whether a paid version is worth it.

Mistake 3: hot-dropping Hidden Leaf every match. The themed area is fun, but early launch-week crowds can ruin ranked progress. Land nearby when you need a stable match.

Mistake 4: using jutsu without gun support. Rasengan, Chidori and teleport-style plays are strongest when they create a timing advantage. They are not replacements for cover, crossfire and reload control.

Mistake 5: fighting the Nine-Tails with no lookout. Boss areas attract third parties. Assign a player to watch roads, ridges and rooftops while the rest of the squad handles the objective.

PUBG MOBILE Naruto FAQ

When does PUBG MOBILE x NARUTO start?

The Naruto collaboration arrives with PUBG MOBILE Version 4.5 on July 9, 2026. The update rollout begins earlier, but players should check their own app store and in-game notice because availability can vary by region and platform.

What is the Naruto Collaboration Set date?

The Version 4.5 Shop Perks preview lists the Naruto Collaboration Set for July 12. That is the date to check the paid Naruto route, reward previews, draw rules and any guarantees before spending UC.

Which Naruto jutsu are in PUBG MOBILE?

Previewed abilities include Naruto-style techniques such as Rasengan, Chidori, Shadow Clone and Flying Raijin Jutsu. Use the live in-game description as the final rule source because cooldowns, resource costs and exact effects can change at launch.

Should I spend UC on the Naruto event?

Only spend UC if you want a specific paid Naruto item after previewing the live rules. Free July 9 rewards should be claimed first, and luck-based routes should have a written UC limit before the first draw.

Is the Nine-Tails boss worth fighting?

It can be worth fighting if your squad controls the area and has enough resources, but it is risky during launch week. Treat the boss as a public objective: expect third parties, keep a lookout and leave quickly after the reward is secured.

Final Event Plan

On July 9, update the game, claim free Naruto rewards and learn the themed mode before worrying about paid items. Use the first day to understand Hidden Leaf landmarks, jutsu timing, Chakra or item recovery, and Nine-Tails fight risk. On July 12, open Shop Perks with a cooler head: preview the Naruto Collaboration Set, check whether each reward is guaranteed or luck-based, then decide whether UC spending actually matches your collection goal.

The best Naruto event plan is not "buy everything." It is knowing which part of the collaboration you care about most: free outfits, themed gameplay, character sets, the upgradable firearm, the Nine-Tails Buddy, or later Version 4.5 premium drops.