How to Get Every Free Naruto Reward in PUBG Mobile 4.5
PUBG Mobile's Naruto-themed 4.5 update rolls out starting July 8, free rewards land automatically just for logging in, the Nine-Tails boss fight runs in two escalating phases, seven new Ninjutsu abilities enter the game on staggered dates, and ACE32 finally trades a little damage for better control; the storage size, phone compatibility, and battery drain questions that the official notes never answer come at the end.
PUBG Mobile's 4.5 update is built around a Naruto collaboration, and the first thing most players want to know is simple: what do I get for free, and when. Beyond the cosmetics, this update also adds a full Nine-Tails boss fight, seven brand-new Ninjutsu abilities, and a real balance pass on ACE32 and the SMG category. What follows covers the free rewards first, then the update schedule, the boss fight, the new abilities, the weapon changes, and the technical questions about storage, compatible phones, and battery life.
How Do You Get PUBG Mobile's Free Naruto Rewards?
Every player who updates and logs in automatically receives two rewards with zero extra steps: the "NARUTO Original Song - Naruto Main Theme" and the "NARUTO Lobby Background - Shinobi Beginnings Theme." No mission completion is required for either one.
The bigger reward runs through a limited-time login bonus instead. Players who log in and complete matches between July 10 and July 12 earn a permanent Naruto Outfit Set for free. On top of that, a reward-swap option lets players trade that outfit for one of three alternate sets (the Konoha ANBU Set, the Akatsuki Set, or the Elite Hidden Leaf Ninja Set), a move, a song, or English voice packs for four characters: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake.
Picture a player who misses the three-day login window but is still working toward the Fourth Hokage's Cloak Set through the separate Ninja Academy rank-up event. That player has not lost access to everything; the update login reward, the limited-time login bonus, and the rank-up reward all run as three independent channels, so missing one does not lock out the others.
When Does the PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update Actually Go Live?
The update starts rolling out on July 8, and none of PUBG Mobile's game services go down during the transition. Every player is fully updated by July 9 at 11:00 UTC. Any schedule changes get announced separately, so players only need to plan around these two dates for now.
The new Naruto-themed mode goes live the same day, July 8, while a separate Spider-Man: Brand New Day themed mode waits until July 30, giving each collaboration roughly three weeks of dedicated attention instead of competing for the same spotlight. Season 31 also kicks off shortly after, on July 16, running through September 11.
Picture a player trying to track three overlapping windows at once: the update itself, the three-day Naruto login bonus, and the new season starting less than a week later. Missing the login bonus specifically means losing out on the free outfit entirely, since unlike the update reward or the rank-up reward, that three-day window does not reopen.
How Does the Nine-Tails Boss Fight Work?
Starting July 8, the Nine-Tails can spawn on the Naruto-themed Erangel map in one of three starting states: resting, patrolling, or occupying a base. The fight itself splits into two phases, each demanding a different approach.
In the first phase, players track the Nine-Tails down at one of three possible map locations. Once its health drops to roughly 80 percent, it goes into hiding and retreats, and players can use that window to gather materials and loot, including a chance to earn the Tailed Beast Transformation ability. After staying hidden for a set period, the Nine-Tails comes back for phase two in a much stronger state; defeating it drops Chakra, picking up the ability guarantees the Tailed Beast Transformation, and there is a rare chance at the Reanimation Jutsu, which grants an extra airdrop-level supply call and one additional teammate revive.
Picture a squad going into this fight for the first time. They track the boss down, chip its health below 80 percent, and watch it vanish. The common mistake here is scattering immediately afterward; staying nearby to grab materials and chase the Tailed Beast Transformation chance before the boss returns in phase two makes the second encounter far more manageable.
What Makes the Special Nine-Tails Server Event Different?
Separate from the standard boss fight, players in the themed mode have a random chance of triggering a special server-wide event. Once triggered, every player automatically accepts the Hidden Leaf Village Defense Mission and fights a rampaging Nine-Tails together, whether they signed up for it or not.
This special fight also runs in two phases. In phase one, players join matches normally and gather strength while the beast pauses near Gatka and then near Pochinki on its approach to the Hidden Leaf Village; players can intercept it early and chip its health down to soften phase two. Once the Nine-Tails reaches the 800 by 800 meter siege zone in front of the village, phase two begins: players cannot damage each other inside that zone and have to work together to bring the boss down before the timer runs out.
A few in-fight details matter regardless of which version of the fight a player runs into. The Nine-Tails randomly drops orbs of light, and standing near one grants a temporary buff that lets players restock materials and reload without burning backpack ammo. A glowing ring marks its weak point during the fight, and focusing fire there deals extra damage; enough hits on that weak point puts the boss into a weakened state. Ninjutsu abilities carry a specific damage bonus against the boss, so leaning on Ninjutsu instead of raw gunfire tends to close the fight out faster.
What Do the Seven New Ninjutsu Abilities Actually Do?
Update 4.5 adds seven classic Ninjutsu abilities to the game, each arriving on its own date.
| Ninjutsu | Release Date | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reanimation Jutsu | July 8 | Summons three devices to call in teammates without using a respawn charge |
| Earth Style: Mud Wall | July 8 | Raises a mud wall for cover, destroyable by weapon damage or explosives |
| Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu | July 8 | Launches a fireball that explodes on impact, dealing damage and leaving a burning zone |
| Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu | July 10 | Summons shadow clones that can swap places with the user |
| Chidori | July 12 | A high-speed dash that damages any enemy it hits, with major damage reduction during the dash |
| Rasengan | July 12 | A high-speed dash that deals heavy damage and knocks back any enemy it hits |
| Flying Raijin Jutsu | July 14 | Instantly teleports to a thrown Kunai's location |
Picture a player using Rasengan mid-fight against the Nine-Tails. Damage taken during the dash drops significantly, so the player can close distance on the boss's weak point while partially shielded from incoming attacks, and the impact itself deals heavy damage in a single hit rather than requiring a sustained gunfight. Chidori works on a similar principle but rewards finishing an enemy within three seconds of the hit with a special close-up replay instead of a knockback.
Flying Raijin's second tier stands out as a deliberate combo. A player who has both Rasengan and Flying Raijin Jutsu available automatically triggers an enhanced version on use, releasing Rasengan the instant they teleport and damaging nearby enemies. The Chunin Exam Finals Arena also tests a voice-activated Ninjutsu feature, letting players shout an ability's name to trigger it instantly without spending Chakra or waiting on cooldown.
What Changed for ACE32 and the SMGs?
The most notable weapon change hits ACE32. Stability, spray control, and firing animations all improved, while base damage dropped from 47 to 46.
| Value | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| ACE32 Base Damage | 47 | 46 |
| SMG Draw/Holster Speed | Standard | About 30% faster |
| SMG Evasive Spread | Standard | Reduced by about 15% |
The SMG category (MP5K, P90, PP-19, Thompson H.M., UMP45, UZI, Vector, JS9) picked up a significant close-range improvement across the board. Running with an SMG equipped is now just as fast as running with empty hands, and the roughly 30 percent faster draw and holster speed shortens reaction time in sudden close-quarters encounters. On the vehicle side, the Monster Truck's tire health went from 500 to 600, alongside physics adjustments for better traction and handling.
How Much Storage Does PUBG Mobile Actually Need?
The official patch notes never mention storage, but PUBG Mobile's general storage behavior still applies to this update. The initial install file downloaded from the store runs anywhere from 700 MB to 2.4 GB depending on the device, and the game pulls additional resource packs (textures, audio, map data) the first time it launches.
A collaboration this large increases that follow-up download load; new maps, characters, and Ninjutsu visual effects each arrive as their own resource packs. Once every optional pack is downloaded, total installed size can range from 2 GB up to as much as 20 GB. A phone with limited storage can skip most of those optional packs and still run the update on standard graphics without ever approaching that ceiling.
Clearing at least 4 to 5 GB of free space before updating is the safest way to avoid the download or install process stalling partway through. A player who wants the full Naruto maps and every Ninjutsu visual effect intact should budget closer to 8 to 10 GB of headroom instead, just to avoid a storage warning mid-download.
Which Phones Can Actually Run PUBG Mobile Smoothly?
The minimum requirements to run the game at all are kept fairly low: Android 5.1.1 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, at least 2 GB of RAM on Android or 1.5 GB on iOS, and a Snapdragon 617 1.7 GHz or Mediatek Helio P10 2.0 GHz equivalent processor. Almost any phone clearing that bar can open the game, but running a visually heavy update like this one smoothly takes hardware well above that floor.
Anyone chasing 90 FPS needs something far more specific: a 90Hz or higher display paired with a Snapdragon 855 or better, an Apple A-series chip, or a Mediatek Dimensity 1200 or higher. Phones that clear that bar include the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, the iPhone 13 Pro (A15 Bionic), the Black Shark 4, the ASUS ROG Phone 6, the Google Pixel 6 Pro, and the Nubia Red Magic 7. Higher-end gaming phones supporting 120 FPS have also become more common by 2026, particularly among devices built specifically for mobile gaming.
Picture a player planning to take on the Nine-Tails using a mid-range phone that is a few years old. That phone can very likely still open the game and run it, but heavy visual effects during a boss fight this large make frame drops fairly likely. Switching the graphics setting down to Smooth or Balanced is the most practical way to get through the fight without stutter on a phone that is not top-tier.
How Much Battery Does a Single Match Actually Drain?
PUBG Mobile sits among the heaviest mobile games for battery drain, since it requires constant 3D rendering alongside real-time multiplayer connectivity. A standard match lasting 20 to 30 minutes drains roughly 15 to 25 percent battery depending on graphics settings.
Graphics quality shifts that number directly. Ultra settings burn through roughly 18 to 25 percent per hour of play, while low settings bring that down to around 12 percent per hour. Screen brightness and device heat add to the drain on top of graphics settings alone.
Picture a player planning to run the Nine-Tails fight multiple times back to back. Three matches in a row on ultra settings can burn through more than half a phone's battery in a single sitting, so anyone planning an extended session is better off dropping graphics by one tier or keeping a power bank nearby rather than risking a dead phone mid-fight.
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