Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generation has been announced for a 2012 release on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360. One of the huge problems with it’s predecessor, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, were the stages. There were several very similar stages with small differences like night or day. Well, for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, we want a batch of new, distinct stages. For starters, we want destruction. If Sakura punches the ground, we want there to be a crater in the ground. If Sasuke launches a Kirin, we want walls around the stages to collapse. Of course, all ofthe stages from Storm 2 should return, and like we said, we want them to be destructible. Below is a list of 12 additional stages we would love to have in addition to the 23 from Storm 2, for a total of 35 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations stages. This is our stage wishlist!

The Great Naruto Bridge

This is one of the first battle arenas in the Naruto series. The very first arc takes place here and with Zabuza and Haku confirmed, this stage is a required addition to Storm Generations. There must be mist for the full authentic feel!

Chunin Exam Preliminaries Arena

The preliminaries arena was in Storm 1, so carrying this over to Storm Generations shouldn't be a problem for the talented team at CC2. A cool extra would be if the names of the fighters appear on the electronic board (the thing in the anime that randomly determined who's fighting) before the match begins. And then during the match, it would still be visible.

Chunin Exam Stadium

In Storm 1 this stage was very nice, and very huge, so carrying it over exactly shouldn't be a problem for CC2. One additional feature we would love to see is stage interaction like the ability to break the trees. For example, if Temari launches a wind attack, the trees should literally be pulled out of the ground. And then with the landscape change, a tree might be laying around in the middle of the stadium. Naruto, for example, should be able to launch a Rasengan on the tree and it makes a hole in the tree if it's a weak Rasengan or launchs the tree, spinning, at the opponent if it's a strong Rasengan. Truly be awesome if this happens!

Top of the Lookout Tower

In Storm 1, this was a beautiful stage, so carrying it over exactly shouldn't be a problem for CC2. A feature we'd love to see is damage infliction if the purple Sound 4 barrier is touched. In the anime, when an ANBU member touched the barrier, they burned up and died. We just want damage inflicted on the characters if this happens. It would add an extra element of depth to the match.

Leaf Hospital Rooftop

This is where Naruto vs Sasuke Part 1 took place. It was a defining moment in the series as Sasuke felt jealous of Naruto so having it is a must! It would be very cool to run behind the sheets for cover or to hide and jump on to the water towers on the rooftop, just as Naruto and Sasuke did in the anime.

Tenchi Bridge / Heaven and Earth Bridge

This is where Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato met with Kabuto and Orochimaru. If memory serves us correctly, the bridge was a bit fragile when attacks were launched, so in Storm Generations if this stage could feature an instable, moving back-and-forth bridge just like the anime, how sweet would that be! And yes, characters should be able to lose their balance to add an extra challenge to the fights! In otherwords, the bridge should be stable when the fight begins, but after some jutsus are launches and players are sent flying, the bridge should sway.

Valley of Clouds and Lightning

The Valley of Cloud and Lighting is a stage fans wanted, but was left out in Storm 2. It was the setting of the battle between Sasuke and Bee.  The stage is similar to the training stage if you think about, with land and some water. But just for the fan service, this stage should be included in Storm Generations.

Three Wolves Mountain

The Five Kage Summit took place just inside of this area. Team Hawk did some scouting around this area. This would be a nice stage to have to add diversity to the stage lineup. In Storm 2, with the exception of some light rain, the weather was always nice. Adding a stage with some medium to heavy snow would be a good change.

Samurai Bridge

Setting of the Sasuke vs Danzo fight, this is a stage that should be included to stay true to the anime/manga. In addition, we would love it if players can jump off the bridge and onto the water, just like Sasuke did in the series. When we say jump onto the water, we mean down under the bridge where Sasuke later clashed with Naruto. To be able to switch between the top and bottom of the bridge would make the stage a unique one!

Kage Arc Summit Tunnel

This is where numerous fights like Sasuke vs Raikage happen. We're not sure what the stage will be called in Storm Generations, but it is already confirmed!

Ship

As Naruto, Bee and company head toward the Island Turtle, they ride on a ship, and this is the ship we want as a stage. We're sure most will disagree with this, however, Naruto is a series filled with forests, towns, and open land. Think of Storm 2's stages, that's all there really was. A ship stage, while staying true to the series, adds a new kind of arena to fight in. We imagine this stage would have a beautiful, scenic background that constantly changes, since the ship is moving. As this is happening, characters can duke it out in the foreground for an untraditional, but enjoyable, fighting arena.

Falls of Truth

The Falls of Truth, located on the Island Turtle, is where Naruto trains to get a hold of the Fox's powers. Specifically, he fights Dark Naruto. We imagine and hope this stage to be a completle walk on water arena, maybe with a small patch of land, since that is what's true to the manga.