Naraka: Bladepoint
MELEE-COMBAT BATTLE ROYALE (2021) by NETEASE'S 24 ENTERTAINMENT. Unique blend of Chinese-inspired MARTIAL ARTS + BATTLE ROYALE — 60 players parkour + grapple across mountainous ancient Asian island. Focus on MELEE COMBAT with katanas, spears, greatswords + parry-riposte system (not primarily gunplay). NARAKAWORLDS ESPORTS CIRCUIT with $2M+ prize pools. Free-to-play from 2023. Peak Steam concurrent 100k+. Recognized as a fresh take on battle royale with genuine skill ceiling.
Quick facts
Category
Esports
Type
Individual
Players
1–60
Duration
~20 min
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Estimated origin
2021 launch (Aug 2021 PC); PS5 2022; Xbox Series 2023; mobile 2024
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
How it works
Objective
Be last hero/team standing on shrinking Naraka island.
Rules
Basic rules
60-player battle royale on mountainous ancient Asian island
BR fundamentals.
MELEE COMBAT primary: katana, spear, greatsword, dagger, dual-blades + parry/riposte
Signature melee focus.
GRAPPLING HOOK for parkour/rappel + rooftop chase
Signature mobility.
SOULJADES: passive perks that modify hero abilities each match
Round-varied builds.
Play 15+ heroes each with unique ULTIMATE + ability (Yoto Hime, Viper Ning, Kurumi, Justina Gu, etc.)
Hero variety.
Shrinking circle forces engagement over match duration
BR-standard shrinking circle.
Scoring
Ranked mode ladder + Naraka Worlds Championship + regional prize pools.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Ranked ladder placement | Beginner → Everlasting tiers |
| Naraka Worlds Championship (annual) | $1-2M prize pool |
| Chinese regional pro league | Major domestic tournaments |
Win condition · Be last team standing.
Equipment
PC (Windows), PS5, Xbox Series, mobile
Multi-platform
Controller or M/KB
Both viable; PC pros use M/KB
Free-to-play with cosmetics + hero unlocks
Ethical monetization
Terminology
- Grappling Hook
- Signature mobility tool — pull to walls + enemies.
- Souljades
- Passive perks found in-match that modify abilities.
- Ultimate (Ult)
- Powerful signature move per hero.
- Rejuvenating Jade
- Healing consumable + resurrection.
- Naraka Worlds Championship
- Annual global tournament.
- 24 Entertainment
- The NetEase-owned developer.
Major competitions
Naraka Bladepoint World Championship
annual · Global (Chinese-dominant) · since 2022
Naraka Bladepoint Champions League (China)
biannual seasons · China · since 2021
Where it is played
Governing bodies
24 Entertainment (developer)
Founded 2015 · Hangzhou, China
NetEase (parent + publisher)
Founded 1997 · Hangzhou, China
Famous names & records
Famous athletes
- TianXiaDiYi (Chinese pro)
- TxYeager, Neitz (Western pros)
- Team Nova, DOU, EK (major Chinese teams)
- Naraka World Championship (annual global finale)
Frequently asked
Naraka Bladepoint vs Fortnite / Apex / PUBG?+
NARAKA is a MELEE-FIRST BATTLE ROYALE (fights are close-range with katanas + spears + parry systems), while FORTNITE / APEX / PUBG are GUN-FIRST. Naraka has GUNS (bows, muskets) but skilled play focuses on melee. Also unique: GRAPPLING HOOK PARKOUR mobility + Chinese-inspired martial-arts aesthetic + hero abilities system. Best BR for players who love direct combat over long-range gunfights.
Sources & provenance
- Wikipedia — Naraka: Bladepoint— Wikipedia