# NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

> Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

## Game facts

- Developer: 24 Entertainment
- Publisher: NetEase Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 12, 2021
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, battleRoyale
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203220/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 53 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/naraka-bladepoint)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), Russian (Russia), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, Thai (Thailand), Chinese (China), German (Germany), European Portuguese, Vietnamese (Vietnam), American English, Chinese (Taiwan), French (France), Turkish (Türkiye), Arabic, British English, Brazilian Portuguese; Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), Russian (Russia), Korean (South Korea), European Spanish, Thai (Thailand), Chinese (China), German (Germany), European Portuguese, Vietnamese (Vietnam), American English, Chinese (Taiwan), French (France), Turkish (Türkiye), Arabic, British English, Brazilian Portuguese; Audio: Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), American English, Chinese (Taiwan), British English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/naraka-bladepoint)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Unique and deep melee combat where timing, positioning, counters, and attack decisions are crucial
- High gameplay variety combining a battle royale format with diverse heroes and unique abilities
- A multiplayer experience that remains fun even when playing alone with randomly assigned teammates

### Weaknesses

- Complaints that excessive bots and poor matchmaking quality undermine competition with real players
- The gap between skilled veteran players and newcomers can disadvantage beginners and returning players
- Criticism that hero performance balance needs adjustment

## Links

- [NARAKA: BLADEPOINT on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3877)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3877/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T04:48:58.048Z