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Free-to-Play Action Games

Naraka: Bladepoint will Become Free on July 13th for All Players

— July 11, 2023 — Tech
Naraka: Bladepoint is a fast-paced melee-focused battle royale game that was released in 2020 for PC and Stadia platforms. The game features a diverse roster of characters, each with their own abilities and weapons, as well as a grappling hook and parkour system that allows players to traverse the map in various ways. On July 13, 2023, the game will go free-to-play on Xbox, as part of its second anniversary celebration. All Game Pass members will get free conversion from the current Standard Edition to the new Deluxe Edition, along with in-game rewards.

The free-to-play version of Naraka: Bladepoint will also introduce new content and features to the game, such as a new weapon, a new mode, a new hero, a 3D lobby, and new seasonal skins. The game offers unique fighting gameplay, combining fast movements in a large environment and a deep and intense melee combat system based on combos, parries, and counters. Naraka: Bladepoint is currently available for PC (desktop client, Steam & Epic), with a separate mobile version in the works (Naraka: Bladepoint Mobile).

Image Credit: NetEase
Trend Themes
1. Free-to-play Games - Opportunity for game developers to monetize through in-game purchases and microtransactions.
2. Melee-focused Battle Royale - Potential to create a new sub-genre of battle royale games with a focus on close-quarters combat.
3. Cross-platform Gaming - Opportunity to expand player base and enhance multiplayer experiences by allowing players from different platforms to compete together.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Disruptive innovation in the gaming industry with the introduction of new game modes, weapons, and heroes.
2. Software Development - Opportunity for software developers to create cross-platform gaming solutions and optimize game performance on different platforms.
3. E-commerce - Potential for e-commerce platforms to facilitate in-game purchases and provide a seamless transaction experience to players.
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