Publisher NetEase Games and developer 24 Entertainment have announced that the melee battle royal game Naraka:Bladepoint will launch for PlayStation 5 on July 13. Additionally, the publisher announced that the game will also be going free-to-play on all platforms on the same day. Free-to-play players will be able to access the full game as well as the game modes, events, cosmetics and character customization options, but will have a limit to how much currency they can earn to unlock characters in a week, and will require higher levels to unlock certain features in the game. Additionally, the publisher announced that the PlayStation 5 players will receive a Katana skin, a Ryuzan·Frost Reflection, and two Immortal Treasures. PlayStation Plus members will also receive five more Treasures, an exclusive Headwear, and more. A new trailer was also released.
The list of new additions to the game via the developer:
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 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: Bladepoint account via Xbox Game Pass will be automatically upgraded from the Standard Edition to the new Deluxe Edition containing in-game rewards.
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