24 Entertainment’s upcoming battle royale gameNaraka: Bladepointreceived a 10-minute-long pre-order trailer on Day 2 of E3 2021. The video didn’t just showcase some incredible gameplay footage, but also give fans a glimpse of the in-depth character customization options, and introduce a new weapon–it also put the spotlight on a crossover hero available inNaraka: Bladepointas a pre-order bonus.
Pre-ordering the game means that sword spirit Yoto Hime from the mobile gameOnmyoujiwill arrive on Modus Island along with an exclusive Tarka Ji outfit. Though her original game is about as far fromNaraka: Bladepointas one can get while keeping the stylized medieval Japan aesthetic, gameplay footage suggests that Yoto Hime will fit right in.Naraka: Bladepointis already a battle royale game perfect for non-battle royale fans, so fans of Yoto Hime probably won’t run into any issues following her to her new home.
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In her home game, Yoto Hime is an absolute powerhouse, especially with a solid team behind her. So far,Naraka: Bladepointhasn’t drawn attention to her specific strengths and weaknesses, but the game has showcased her dancing across the battlefield, apparently teleporting between foes.Naraka: Bladepointis getting another open betanext week from June 16-22, which gives players some time to try out the mechanics and get used to the game before deciding if they want to pre-order for Yoto Hime.
Yoto Hime isn’t the only new character who will be coming to Naraka: Bladepoint soon. In the last beta, three characters were locked, and abeta launch interview withNaraka: BladepointMarketing Manager Raylan Kwanshed some light on the matter. According to Kwan, there are more than three new characters currently in production forNaraka: Bladepoint. Between these new additions to the roster and the reveal of the new Spear weapon, which will feature a unique mechanic and takes heavy inspiration from Martial Arts movies, it appears thatNaraka: Bladepointstill has many more tricks up its sleeve.
The 60-player battle royale game appears to place a heavy emphasis on aerial combat. PreviousNaraka: Bladepoint trailers have shown off combat mechanicsthat make players appear to be flying across the battlefield. Judging by the pre-order video, most attacks can be dodged or avoided with cover. Long-ranged sniping is viable, but melee characters can still rapidly close the distance between them and an attacker using the grappling hook mechanic and some slick parkour moves. This focus on three-dimensional combat means that players are often shown attacking from rooftops, bouncing off walls, and descending on targets from above. Spear users appear to be more firmly anchored than other characters, but even they glide gracefully toward their opponents with lethal intent. The result is an incredibly stylish battle system that is beautiful to watch.
Naraka: Bladepointreleases on June 21, 2025 for PC.
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