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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Shinobi Unleashed

Getting Started

Is Shinobi Unleashed free to play?

Yes. Completely free to download and play on Steam. No hidden paywalls.

How do I download the game?

Search “Shinobi Unleashed” on Steam and click Play Game. You’ll need 10GB of free storage and a free Steam account.

What are the PC requirements?

Minimum: Windows 7/8.1/10, Intel Core i3-8350K, 4GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 640, DirectX 11, 10GB storage.

Recommended: Windows 7/8.1/10, Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300, 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon R9 270X / Nvidia GTX 660 2GB, DirectX 11, 10GB storage.

Can I play solo?

Yes. The full game works offline as a single-player experience, or you can jump online with dedicated servers.

Is my progress saved?

Yes. Inventory, equipment, and currency sync to the cloud via PlayFab. Log out and pick up exactly where you left off.

Who makes this game?

One person. Payton, at Unleashed Software. Five years, every system built from scratch. That’s why some updates ship in nine days and others take two months — and why you’ll always get told which one it is.

Gameplay

How does leveling work?

Earn XP by defeating enemies and completing activities. Each level costs 500 XP × your current level — so Level 10 needs 5,000 XP and Level 100 needs 50,000. The cap is 1,000.

How do I unlock jutsu?

There are 80+ jutsu, ranked E through Apocalypse. Most are unlocked by spending Jutsu Points in the Skill Tree as you level up. Rarer techniques drop as scrolls from Tailed Beasts, boss NPCs, and powerful enemies out in the world.

How do I craft items?

Mine copper, iron, and gold ore veins in the world, smelt ingots at a furnace, and craft weapons and gear at a workbench. Cooking uses cooking pots found in villages.

How do I create a clan?

Press C at any time to open the clan menu. From there you can create your own clan or manage an existing one.

What’s the best gear in the game?

Tier 8 — Kageyama’s Blade, Moonlight Nodachi, Mountain Breaker, and the rest. It’s boss-drop only. No merchant sells it and no amount of gold will get it for you. You go take it.

PvP

Is there PvP?

Yes. PvP is open world — any player can attack another at any time.

How do I duel someone?

Walk up to any player, press F, and select Duel to initiate a fight.

Do I lose items if I die in PvP?

No. There are no item or currency penalties for dying.

Where do I respawn after dying?

You respawn in the forest between the vendors and the beach.

Are there PvP leaderboards?

NPC kills count toward the global leaderboard, accessible from the main menu. Player kills do not count toward the leaderboard at this time.

How do I become Kage?

Win the monthly PvP tournament. The Kage is a real player with real administrative power — appointing Jonin, running Chunin exams, setting taxes, and declaring war. This system is in development.

Monetization

Will this game ever be pay-to-win?

No. Shinobi Unleashed is free forever. If microtransactions are ever added they will be cosmetic only. Nothing purchasable will ever make you stronger than a player who put in the work.

Is there a battle pass or loot boxes?

No. There is no store waiting to sell you the fun back.

Technical / Troubleshooting

The game crashes on launch

1. Verify game files — right-click game in Steam → Properties → Installed Files → Verify

2. Update your GPU drivers

3. Run the game as Administrator

4. Disable Discord or GeForce overlays

I have high ping

Use a wired connection if possible and restart your router. Servers are hosted on dedicated infrastructure — if lag persists, report it on Discord with your region.

My inventory isn’t loading

This can happen during PlayFab service disruptions. Check our Discord for server status updates. Your data is safe — it will load once services are restored.

I found a bug. Where do I report it?

Discord, and it goes straight to the developer. Known issues are tracked publicly on the Game Guide.