Naraka: Bladepoint

{{Infobox video game

| title = Naraka: Bladepoint

| image = Naraka Bladepoint cover art full.jpg

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| developer = 24 Entertainment{{efn|Console versions developed ThunderFire Universe X Studio}}

| publisher = NetEase Games Montreal

| director =

| producer =

| designer =

| programmer =

| artist =

| writer =

| composer = Yunkoo
TRI Studio
Ryuu
Zhang Shuhao
G-Fun
Chen Junhan
Xiao Longlong

| series =

| platforms = {{ubl|Windows|Xbox Series X/S|Xbox One|PlayStation 5}}

| released = Windows
August 12, 2021{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2021 |title=Naraka: Bladepoint launches August 12 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/06/naraka-bladepoint-launches-august-12 |access-date=June 19, 2024 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}
Xbox Series X/S
June 23, 2022
Xbox One
December 22, 2022
PlayStation 5
July 13, 2023

| genre = Action-adventure/Battle royale

| modes = Multiplayer

| engine = Unity{{cite web|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/naraka-bladepoint-will-be-the-first-unity-game-to-use-dlss-technology/|title=Naraka: Bladepoint will be the first Unity game to use DLSS technology|first=Chris|last=Scullion|website=VGC|date=April 16, 2021|access-date=December 17, 2021|archive-date=July 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730200700/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/naraka-bladepoint-will-be-the-first-unity-game-to-use-dlss-technology/|url-status=live}}

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Naraka: Bladepoint ({{zh|s=永劫无间|p=yǒngjiéwújiàn|t=永劫無間|j=wing5 gip3 mou4 gaan3}}) is a free-to-play wuxia action battle royale game developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games Montreal. It is a game where up to 60 players fight each other to be the last one standing. The game incorporates martial arts-inspired melee combat and features a rock-paper-scissors combat system.{{Cite web|url = https://www.ign.com/articles/naraka-bladepoint-is-a-battle-royale-for-fighting-game-fans|title = Naraka: Bladepoint is a for Fighting Game Fans - IGN|date = November 2021|access-date = 2021-11-30|archive-date = 2022-09-30|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220930173702/https://www.ign.com/articles/naraka-bladepoint-is-a-battle-royale-for-fighting-game-fans|url-status = live}} There are vast arsenals of melee and ranged weapons to choose from, as well as a grappling hook that can be used for both combat and traversal. In addition, each hero has unique skills and talents, allowing for customization to suit your play style.{{Cite web|url = https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20211110-5922/|title = Naraka: Bladepoint sold 6 million copies. 30% off from Nov.10-17 UTC|date = 10 November 2021|access-date = 26 November 2021|archive-date = 11 November 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211111012823/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20211110-5922/|url-status = live}} The game was released for Windows in August 2021 and was ported to Xbox Series X/S on June 23, 2022. An Xbox One version was later released on December 22, 2022. PlayStation 5 port of the game was released on July 13, 2023, and the game was made free-to-play on that date.{{Cite web |last=Palumbo |first=Alessio |date=2022-06-23 |title=NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Xbox Launch Q&A - Plans for FSR 2.0, Ray Tracing, and PlayStation |url=https://wccftech.com/naraka-bladepoint-xbox-launch-qa-plans-for-fsr-2-0-ray-tracing-and-playstation/ |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=Wccftech |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930173714/https://wccftech.com/naraka-bladepoint-xbox-launch-qa-plans-for-fsr-2-0-ray-tracing-and-playstation/ |url-status=live}} Naraka: Bladepoint has sold more than 6 million copies globally since its launch in August 2021.{{Cite web |title=6 Million Sales Record, Thanks to All Players！ |url=https://www.narakathegame.com/news/update/20211110/33459_984804.html |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=www.narakathegame.com |archive-date=2022-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930173658/https://www.narakathegame.com/news/update/20211110/33459_984804.html |url-status=live}}

Gameplay

Naraka: Bladepoint sets its premise on "Morus Island", "Holoroth" and "Perdoria" where heroes gather for battle. Players can queue up for either solo, duos or trios games and can choose from more than twenty-two (22) different characters, while each of those has two skills (F skill and Ultimate).https://www.narakathegame.com/guide/hero/#/ (Original game website, so likely fully up to date. Retrieved 2/1/2025)

In solo mode, players play alone, in duos with a partner, while in trio mode, players start the game with two other members in the same team to compete in the game. After matching with enough players (maximum 60 players in one round),{{Cite web|date=2021-08-17|title=Naraka: Bladepoint Isn't As Easy As You Think|url=https://screenrant.com/naraka-bladepoint-easy-bot-matches-pvp-battle-royale/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930173657/https://screenrant.com/naraka-bladepoint-easy-bot-matches-pvp-battle-royale/|url-status=live}} players choose characters with different skill set, called Heroes, to play. Finishing selecting heroes, players choose one spawn location on the map, and other teammates can choose to follow or spawn wherever they like. Once players are shown on the map, the team can search for weapons grapples, health or armors to equip them up. In the meantime, the team will have to pay attention to enemy squads showing up to avoid ambush.

While players keep searching and fighting on the map, the safe zone in Naraka: Bladepoint will get smaller with a random center. However, players have time to prepare for the spreading of shadow corruption. There are multiple events in one round of the game, such as eliminating the targeted enemy, praying in front of a statue, surviving while marking yourself for the whole lobby to see you etc.

When knocked down, players are able to get on their feet again if teammates come to rescue them in a short period of time; otherwise, they will die after being cairns. However, if it is before the first round of shadow corruption spreading, players can still get back on the map and fight again by using soul altars after their death. And if playing duos or trios players have a chance at bying their teammates back from the rift dealer A rift dealer is a shop in Naraka: Bladepoint that allows players to buy many items such as healing items, repair kits or even revive charms

In each round, a squad of heroes will win the game as the top one team.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-14|title=Naraka: Bladepoint gameplay and combat guide - Know thyself|url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/naraka-bladepoint-gameplay-and-combat-guide/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=PC Invasion|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222130710/https://www.pcinvasion.com/naraka-bladepoint-gameplay-and-combat-guide/|url-status=live}}

=Seasons=

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|+Seasons of Naraka: Bladepoint after release{{Cite web|date=2021-09-09|title=Naraka Bladepoint Season 2 Release or Start Date: When it is coming out?|url=https://digistatement.com/naraka-bladepoint-season-2-release-or-start-date-when-it-is-coming-out/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=DigiStatement|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930173658/https://digistatement.com/naraka-bladepoint-season-2-release-or-start-date-when-it-is-coming-out/|url-status=live}}

!Number

!Title

!Time

!Description

Season 1

|Tidal

|August 11, 2021~November 10, 2021

|110 Levels in total, and the season has more than 30 season tasks.

Season 2

|Cavalry

|November 11, 2021~February 14, 2022