Storm Evolution new stages: Custom Kara Location and v1.11 Arena Changes

Storm Evolution New Stages: What v1.11 Adds

The Custom Kara stage is the newest arena addition explicitly named in Storm Evolution’s supplied release notes, and you can find it on Page 2 of stage selection. Knowing where it appears—and which other arenas received fixes—helps you check the update without mistaking an adjusted map for a new addition. This guide to Storm Evolution new stages covers the confirmed v1.11 content, earlier stage changes, and the author’s update instructions.

The Evolution v1.11 changelog dates the release to October 12, 2026. It lists the Custom Kara stage alongside collision adjustments, cinematic placement fixes, and background corrections for several existing arenas.

Storm Evolution is a free, fan-made PC mod for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4. The project’s homepage states that it has no affiliation with Bandai Namco or CyberConnect 2. The arena changes described here belong to that mod.

Where to Find the Custom Kara Stage

The author identifies the new arena as Custom Kara Stage and places it on Page 2. Once your Evolution installation is updated, that is the page to check in stage selection.

The release notes establish the stage’s addition and menu location. They do not describe its dimensions, background layout, hazards, music, or any special combat rules. They also provide no character-specific unlock requirement.

That gives you a clear starting point:

• Check the Evolution launcher for updates before looking for the stage.
• Open stage selection and navigate to Page 2.
• Look for the Custom Kara stage named in the v1.11 notes.

The supplied documentation does not establish a separate story mission, currency purchase, or challenge needed to access it. If you need further help locating it, use the author’s documentation and the Ultimate Ninja Discord link available through the project homepage.

For players returning after a long break, the menu itself may also look different. The Evolution v1.10 release log says stage selection received a redesigned interface and additional functionality. The notes do not explain every navigation change, so the confirmed Page 2 location is the most useful detail for finding Kara.

New Arenas and Existing Stage Fixes Compared

The v1.11 stage updates cover several kinds of changes. Custom Kara is explicitly listed as an addition; the other named arenas below received fixes or adjustments.

All of these entries come from the author’s current release notes. They should not be read as a list of five newly added stages.

Dream Field also appears in a character-specific correction: the notes report a fix to the screen effect for Sasuke (Supporting Kage)’s tilt on that stage. That is separate from the Team Ultimate positioning fix.

These details can help you choose what to revisit after updating. If you previously noticed an incorrectly placed Team Ultimate on Dream Field, for example, v1.11 documents a correction for that interaction. If you are exploring fresh arena content, Custom Kara is the explicitly named addition.

The notes do not quantify how Lightning Desert’s ground collision changed or provide a competitive ranking for any arena. They therefore support a practical checklist of changed stages, but not claims about which map is best for particular characters or strategies.

What v1.10 Confirmed About Earlier Stage Additions

Evolution v1.10, released on January 6, 2026, states that multiple stages were added. However, its supplied release log does not give a complete list of those additions or a total count.

It does document a broader set of arena improvements:

• Stage selection received an interface rework and new functionality.
• Multiple stages received sound effects.
• Hidden Stone’s Hideout and The Final Valley – Upper (Final Battle) received wall-collision adjustments.
• Rocks in Hidden Leaf Village (Nine Tails Attack) were changed to hide when players approached the arena edge.
• The practice stage received outer collision intended to prevent projectiles from remaining active indefinitely.
• Cinematic animation spawn locations were adjusted on Six Paths Spiritual Realm.

The same v1.10 stage and system notes mention changes to Kurama’s model in the Nine Tails stage and added lightning in the Revolution awakening stage.

This history matters when comparing an older installation with v1.11. A returning player may encounter both earlier arena additions and the newly documented Custom Kara stage. The available logs support that release history, but they do not establish a complete stage roster.

For a reliable version comparison, keep the distinction narrow: v1.10 confirms multiple unnamed stage additions, while v1.11 explicitly names Custom Kara and its Page 2 location.

How to Install or Update for the Stage Content

The author’s installation guide specifies these prerequisites for Evolution:

• A retail copy of Naruto Storm 4 downloaded through Steam.
• An installation without existing mods or mod packs.
• Acceptance of the base game’s EULA.
• Progress past the base game’s title screen so that save data has been created.

For a first installation, the guide directs players to download the Evolution launcher through the project’s link and place it inside the Naruto Storm 4 game directory. From the launcher, open UPDATER, select Install, and use Validate after the files finish downloading.

The guide also identifies that launcher area as the place to update or uninstall Evolution. If you already play the mod, check there before searching stage selection for the v1.11 addition.

Players who launch Evolution from Steam should pay particular attention to the update step. The author’s Steam shortcut guide explains that adding NSUNS4e.exe as a non-Steam game lets you start Evolution directly, but updates still require opening the launcher. Starting through that shortcut does not replace the launcher’s update process.

After updating, return to Page 2 of stage selection to look for Custom Kara. The release notes provide that location, while the installation guide provides the supported setup and file-validation process.

FAQ: Storm Evolution New Stages

What are the confirmed Storm Evolution new stages in v1.11?

The supplied v1.11 changelog explicitly names Custom Kara Stage as a new addition. It also documents fixes for existing arenas, including Final Battlefield (After the Disaster), Dream Field, Lightning Desert, and Akatsuki Hideout.

Where is the Custom Kara stage?

The author lists Custom Kara on Page 2 of stage selection. Check the launcher for updates before looking for it. The supplied notes do not describe a separate unlock challenge.

Did Evolution v1.10 add more stages?

Yes. The v1.10 release log confirms that multiple stages were added, along with stage-selection changes and arena fixes. It does not supply a complete list or an exact number of those new stages.

Can I get these stages on a console version of Storm 4?

The supplied installation documentation covers the PC mod and requires a retail Steam copy of Naruto Storm 4. It does not establish a console installation method or console availability for Evolution’s added stages.