Naraka: Bladepoint makes its free-to-play debut on PlayStation 5, and NetEase reveals the highly anticipated NieR collaboration will begin on August 9. Before the collaboration arrives, Naraka: Bladepoint players may earn several in-game rewards.
Naraka: Bladepoint is a “mythical melee” battle royale game with over 20 million total players since launch. The PlayStation 5 version launched on July 13, coinciding with the game’s shift to a free-to-play model. Moreover, the game supports cross-play across all platforms, and new PlayStation 5 players may earn special rewards for trying out Naraka: Bladepoint.
Naraka: Bladepoint Updates and NieR Collaboration
All Naraka: Bladepoint players on PlayStation 5 will receive a Katana skin, a Ryuzan·Frost Reflection, and 2 Immortal Treasures. PlayStation Plus subscribers will also receive 5 more Treasures, exclusive in-game headwear, and much more. Further, the Naraka: Bladepoint x NieR collaboration will arrive on August 9, and more details will be revealed soon. Before then, players may earn a plethora of rewards and participate in new content.
Here’s a full overview of the new content featured in Naraka: Bladepoint, courtesy of NetEase:
- 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
Naraka: Bladepoint x NieR Collaboration Trailer
Lastly, Naraka: Bladepoint is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.
