NetEase Unveils AAA Single-Player Game ‘Blood Message’
▼ Summary
– NetEase Game announced Blood Message, its first AAA single-player game, developed by Naraka: Bladepoint studio 24 Entertainment.
– The game is set in the late Tang Dynasty and follows a messenger and his son on a perilous 1,000-mile journey to Chang’an.
– Blood Message features cinematic storytelling, realistic combat with stealth and survival mechanics, and landscapes inspired by East and Central Asia.
– NetEase describes the game as a story about ordinary people becoming unsung heroes, torn between duty and family in a collapsing world.
– Blood Message will release on PC and consoles but has no set date yet; it joins other upcoming Chinese history-inspired games like Where Winds Meet and Phantom Blade Zero.
NetEase Games has revealed its ambitious new project, Blood Message, marking the company’s first foray into AAA single-player gaming. Developed by 24 Entertainment, the studio behind Naraka: Bladepoint, this title transports players to the tumultuous final years of the Tang Dynasty, where a nameless messenger and his son undertake a treacherous 1,000-mile journey to the imperial capital of Chang’an.
The game promises a gripping narrative filled with danger, from harsh landscapes to brutal wartime sieges. A recently released trailer showcases a blend of cinematic storytelling and realistic combat, highlighting stealth mechanics and survival elements set against vast, historically inspired environments. At its heart, Blood Message explores how ordinary individuals become unsung heroes amid chaos, with the protagonist torn between familial bonds and his duty to deliver a critical message.
Zhipeng Hu, NetEase’s Executive VP, emphasized the studio’s commitment to delivering an epic single-player experience, stating, “After two decades in gaming, we’re ready to redefine high adventure with a cinematic journey that resonates globally.” While no release date has been confirmed, the game is slated for PC and consoles, joining a wave of upcoming titles rooted in Chinese history and mythology, such as Where Winds Meet and Phantom Blade Zero.
With its focus on immersive storytelling and strategic combat, Blood Message aims to carve a niche in the single-player RPG landscape, offering players a fresh perspective on historical narratives. Fans of deep, character-driven adventures will want to keep an eye on this title as development progresses.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
