Naraka: Bladepoint is coming to PS5 and going free-to-play next week

Naraka: Bladepoint is coming to PlayStation 5 next week and adopting a free-to-play model on all platforms.

Developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games, the 60-player melee battle royale game was originally released for PC in August 2021, before making its way to Xbox Series X/S in June 2022 and Xbox One last December.

It will make its PlayStation debut on July 13 after attracting 20 million players in its first two years, according to NetEase,

At the same time, Naraka: Bladepoint will go free-to-play on all platforms. In an FAQ, NetEase said all in-game content will be available to new players who access the game for free, including game modes, events, cosmetics and character customisation options.

However, free-to-play users will have a cap of how quickly they can unlock new characters, which can be removed by purchasing Standard/Deluxe/Ultimate edition upgrades of the game.

Existing Naraka: Bladepoint owners will receive in-game currency depending on the edition of the game that they purchased, which can be used to unlock new heroes more quickly.

NetEase also said the following new features are coming to the game:

• 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