24 Entertainment has revealed that online action battle-royale game Naraka: Bladepoint will go free-to-play on July 13. Alongside the new update, the game will be officially released for the PlayStation 5.
Naraka: Bladepoint was initially released in 2021 on PC. A year later, it released on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The upcoming update will be available on every console and mark the first time the game is available on PlayStation consoles. Players can expect several post-launch updates and collaborations, and a new trailer for the upcoming free-to-play release was published.
About Naraka: Bladepoint
The official PlayStation blog post reveals more information about the game:
“For those of you that aren’t familiar with Naraka: Bladepoint, it’s the ultimate up-to-60-player PVP action combat experience, where players will engage in a unique battle royale experience that focuses on mastering fast-paced melee action in order to survive.
The core mechanism that makes Naraka so unique is the ‘rock-scissor-paper’ combat system. When you click L2/R2, you will initiate normal attacks. And when you long-press L2/R2, you will charge a Focus attack which is unable to be disrupted by normal attacks and will cause higher damage. Finally, we added a special gesture called Counter, which can beat Focus attacks and send your enemy’s weapon. But Counter does nothing but get beaten by normal attacks. These three pillars complete the “game theory” of Naraka’s combat. One smart technique is luring your enemy to Counter you, then beat them with Normal attacks.
As long as you pick up this system, you can call yourself a qualified swordsman. But there’s a long way before you become a true master. Over the past two years, our community has developed so many beautiful combos, like the “Katana Grapple Combo,” which combines Katana attacks with a grapple assault.
We optimize the control for the PS5 DualSense controller, allowing users to achieve any combo. We installed an aim-pilot to help players better use their grapples. Whether they plan to aim at their enemy’s body or the ground close by, they can manage it with ease. Another function we included is the auto-turnaround, a commonly used feature for Action games. We also focused on SSD optimization, so PS5 players can enjoy higher frame rates and loading speeds.”
The Future of Naraka: Bladepoint
Alongside the announcement, 24 Entertainment has also announced a collaboration with the Youtuber Maximillian Dood. The collab features unique cosmetics and emotes and was announced as a tweet from the content creator himself.
The day is finally here. I'm incredibly excited to announce my collaboration with @NARAKATHEGAME! We teamed up to create exclusive in-game items inspired by me and Benny. A huge thanks to the developers for making this a reality.
See you all out there soon! #ad pic.twitter.com/lQ9nVv0Vua
— Maximilian Dood (@maximilian_) July 6, 2023
Lastly, Naraka: Bladepoint is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S. It will be available on PlayStation 5 and be free to play starting on July 13. Players who download the game on PS5 will be able to access special cosmetics including a new skin and other goodies. Fans should be sure to stay tuned to the development team for more updates on the future of Naraka: Bladepoint.
