New Storyline, In-Game Updates, $1.5M World Championship and Naraka Fest Latest News!

Hangzhou, China – December 17, 2025 – NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment announced today that the major narrative update for Naraka: Bladepoint will reach its dramatic climax in late December. As the story intensifies, a series of new crossover content with Zhanshen (the Chinese anime also known as ‘Slay The Gods) and themed activities will be rolled out. Coinciding with this crossover update, the global Naraka “J-Cup Championship Finals” will crown a new league champion, while the “Naraka Fest” special livestream will unveil major plans for future game content.

Mastermind Behind the Mist Revealed as Naraka: Bladepoint’s ZhanShen Crossover Intensifies with New Content updated

The crossover storyline continues with the “ZhanShen” squad joining forces with Naraka heroes to disperse the mysterious mist engulfing the world, with the dispersion of the mist, the true instigator of the chaos, emerges from the shadows.

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As the crossover continues, ZhanShen themed skins for Yueshan [Under the Night-Zhou Ping] & [Under the Night-Blazing Aura] and Lannie [Under the Night-Si Xiaonan], as well as the appearance of the Longsword [Under the Night-Dragonflight], will join the game available for in-game purchase. 

The Naraka World Championship Finals and Naraka Fest Livestream Kick Off in Shenzhen

The Naraka World Championship Finals, together with the annual Naraka Fest livestream, which previously announced major crossovers including Bruce Lee and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will take place at 11:00 PM PST on December 20th. How will the story of the Rift develop within Naraka’s universe? Will there be more new heroes and maps announced? All will be revealed if you stay tuned during Naraka Fest!

Date Announcement of NARAKA FEST 2025 | NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

For the Finals, twelve elite players and teams from ten countries and regions across five major competitive zones will compete for a total prize pool of $1.5 million, along with the announcements about several major content drops to be released in future.

Coinciding with the finals, a large-scale offline Naraka Carnival will be held in Shenzhen, with an estimated daily attendance of over 30,000 visitors. 

For more details about the Championship schedule and Carnival activities, visit: https://www.narakathegame.com/championship/#/

Don’t miss Naraka’s new crossover story and in-game content update! 

Tune in to watch the crowning of the Naraka World Champion and get set for the big plans for the coming year!

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