Naraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player unchained multiplayer combat title that features a boundless movement system that allows players to climb, hang, and even parkour.

With an aim-at-whatever-you-want grappling hook and a sophisticated yet beginner-friendly combat system involving accessible block & parry mechanics, Naraka: Bladepoint is designed to provide a brand-new experience of melee combat and world exploration.

Integrating Eastern aesthetics and philosophy, Naraka: Bladepoint presents a forsaken realm of splendid landscapes as well as inexplicable enigmas.

NetEase announced at today’s Naraka Fest event that Naraka: Bladepoint will adopt a free-to-play model and be available on PS5 beginning July 13, 2023.

The game will also be cross-platform accessible on all systems.

Naraka: Bladepoint will also introduce a host of new content, features and updates including:

• Capture the Spirit Well: A 12v12 gang wars battle that allows players to capture locations to earn points
• New Dual Halberds Weapon: Combines a spear and a dagger into one. It can stab straight and also strike horizontally with the ability to lock other weapons 
• Justice Chamber updates to Guild Mode: Position and more features will be added to the current guild system
• New Hero - Tessa: Tessa is a 1000-year-old fox demon, who can charm her enemies and capture their souls
• Veteran rewards: Players who previously purchased the game will receive in game gold equivalent to what edition they currently possess and more
• PlayStation 5 player exclusive items
  • Anniversary in-game events and rewards
  • Collaboration with Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (based on a famous Chinese painting)
  • 3D Lobby: Players can grapple around and explore while queuing 
  • New season skin theme: Classic of Mountains and Seas and the god of four seasons
  • XGP Benefits: Players with a NARAKA account via Xbox Game Pass will be automatically upgraded from the Standard Edition to the new Deluxe Edition containing in-game rewards

Key Features:

• Unchained action combat system: super free map interaction + grappling hook
  • Switch between 10+ weapons to customize your killings
  • Melee combat meets Battle Royale
  • Vertical map design
  • Resurrection system
  • Interactive map design allows you to roam Morus Island with freedom. Walk every path, reach every place, and eliminate every opponent.
  • Every player is equipped with a grappling hook that can be aimed at anyone, anywhere...
    • Assault: Zip through obstacles to pounce on your target
    • Ambush: Hide in the darkness and surprise your targets with deadly long-range takedowns
    • Avoid: Escape from battles in a flash with a well-aimed grappling hook maneuver
• Unique block & parry mechanics: No defense or block button
• Stunning Eastern art style
  • Six deadly charming characters
  • There is only fighting, death or life. Only one can remain.
  • Remains of behemoths, deserted townships, enigmatic temples
  • Explore a vast, mysterious battlefield

Currently available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), Naraka: Bladepoint is coming to PS5 on July 13, 2023.