Naraka: Bladepoint is a battle royale game that has actually been released since August 2021. However, this melee battle royale game is now officially a free-to-play game starting July 13, 2023, for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, as well as the game is now available for PlayStation 5 starting July 13, 2023.

This battle royale game that consistently focuses on melee can consistently be in the top 100 games with the most active players on Steam every day. For those of you who are curious about the game, this time Dunia Games has prepared some interesting facts about Naraka: Bladepoint as a battle royale combat melee game.

Facts About Naraka: Bladepoint

1. Initially a Paid Game

Initially, this NetEase game was a paid battle royale game, unlike most titles of a similar genre. However, Naraka: Bladepoint has now finally announced that the game has turned into a free-to-play game after successfully reaching 20 million players in its first two years. The announcement that this game would change to free-to-play was announced directly via the Naraka: Bladepoint's YouTube channel on July 6, 2023. It was stated that gamers can now play it for free on all platforms except mobile. "Pre-register now and play for free on all platforms on July 13th to get additional prizes," read the caption in the video description.

2. A Game by NetEase 

Naraka: Bladepoint is a battle royale game made by 24 Entertainment published by NetEase Games Global. Even though not the main developer of the game, NetEase has an important role in helping the distribution and release of this game globally. NetEase is an internet technology company originating from China that provides online services centered on content, community, communication, and commerce. The company, which was founded in 1997, has developed and operated various online PC and mobile games as well.

3. Meele Battle Royale Game

If you usually find battle royale games using various types of firearms, such as pistols, assault rifles, snipers, and machine guns, then Naraka: Bladepoint game is different from most battle royale games you've encountered. The main gameplay of this game is indeed a battle royale, but the weapons that you use as your core weapon on the battlefield are melee and various movement maneuvers in the game. So for those of you who are bored with battle royale game options in general, you can try playing Naraka: Bladepoint with game options that are quite unique and different from most similar games. You can try agile game movements, grappling hooks, wall-running, large swords, stealth, and magical transformation with 60 players in one battle in this game.

4. Similar to Apex Legends

This game is considered similar to Apex Legends by some gamers who have played it. Because these two games have several names of characters that can be played with each of their unique abilities or skills. Even though it is somewhat similar to that game, where players will choose a character, dive into the island, look for weapons and equipment, and attack enemies, Naraka: Bladepoint is able to prove itself as a battle royale game with quite interesting innovations.

If most battle royale games have the same gameplay, players will easily get bored with the game, so the innovation that is owned by Naraka: Bladepoint is the lifeblood of this game. Some gamers even felt the game was closer to Assassin's Creed and Nioh than Apex Legends, making it a prime entry battle royale game for those who don't like the genre. However, if you play the game, you can feel how the most unique innovations in grappling hook and parkour abilities are the highlights of this game.

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5. Has 16 Playable Characters in Total

As previously mentioned, how similar this game is to Apex Legends, where players can own and provide several characters. So far, Naraka: Bladepoint game has 16 playable characters, with six characters initially available at the start, and each character can have two additional variants for both abilities that can be unlocked by completing character-specific missions during the game. You can also unlock some characters by paying with in-game money or by completing missions and leveling up.

6. Only a Few Ranged Weapons Available

Apart from prioritizing the game on melee weapons, Naraka: Bladepoint also has some of the best ranged weapons. Using this long-range weapon can make your battle easier because you can avoid enemies from a distance. Some long-range weapons that you can use, such as muskets, bows, swarms, cannons, and flame bringers.

7. Party Trios

As a battle royale game, it's not complete if Naraka: Bladepoint doesn't have a party or team feature. Naraka: Bladepoint has a trios mode, where you can play with two of your friends to make them teammates in the game. After you form a team of 3 members, you will enter "Juku Island" a place where heroes gather and fight. There are a total of 60 players in one match.

8. Has a Counter Mechanic

If you judge from the combat game side, the gameplay reminds you of the Dynasty Warriors series, but you can't spam the same skill many times, because Naraka: Bladepoint has a counter or parry system. If you keep using the same attack, the enemy will be able to counteract the attack. It takes perfect timing and strategic ingenuity which is the key in every battle you face.

9. Revive Characters Upon Dying

Even though in a battle royale game the loot system is one of the most fun things, who wouldn't be annoyed if you've looted a lot of items and then lost in an instant? In Naraka: Bladepoint, when you lose a duel, you have the choice to be able to revive, the first one can use the map to choose to revive at the Altar of your soul that died before, or through a well that captures dead spirits you can get Dark Tide Coins to revive.

10. Specs for Naraka: Bladepoint 

Because the game has a fairly complicated gameplay system and good graphics, this is paid for with the minimum specifications of the device you are using. Here are some minimum specifications required for Naraka: Bladepoint if you play the game on a PC.

Minimum Specs:

• Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit and above
• Processor: Intel i5 4th generation or AMD FX 6300 or equivalent
• Memory: 8GB of RAM
• Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750TI or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband
• Storage space: 35GB
• Note: can run at 720p/60fps, it is recommended to install on SSD

Recommended Specs: 

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel i7 7th generation or equivalent
• Memory: 16GB of RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6G or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband
• Storage space: 35GB
• Note: can run in 1080p/60fps, it is recommended to install on SSD

So those are some interesting facts about Naraka: Bladepoint which has recently returned to being a game that many gamers play because the game is now available for free for the PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

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