# Naraka: Bladepoint changelog > Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale… - Vendor: 24 Entertainment - Category: Games - Official site: https://www.narakathegame.com - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/naraka-bladepoint) - Harvested from: Steam (app 1203220) - Entries below: 4 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Celebrate NARAKA: BLADEPOINT's 5th Anniversary NOW! - Date: 2026-07-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203220/view/675124650460581251 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/naraka-bladepoint/releases/steam-675124650460581251 - **added** — Wanchu underwater battle royale map with dedicated underwater combat system allowing players to dodge, ascend, descend, and fight across a three-dimensional battlefield - **added** — Ye Xiu new hero built for fast movement, counterattacks, and direct confrontation - **added** — Kaleidoscope Parasol signature weapon as the first multi-form transforming weapon that players can switch between offense and defense modes - **added** — Stormchant extraction-style map set in Han Dynasty underground caverns with White Snake boss encounter at Baidi Palace - **added** — Free anniversary rewards including fan-favorite premium skins, cosmetics, login bonuses, Extreme Temulch outfit, Tae Craftsman Orbs, permanent treasure chests, and 15 exclusive cosmetics such as Soccer-themed outfits, ultimate Accessories, and Kaleidoscope Parasol skin ##### **Beneath the Waves, a New Battlefield Awakens** As the highlight of the anniversary update, Wanchu takes the battle royale action underwater for the first time. Built around a dedicated underwater combat system, the map allows players to dodge, ascend, descend, and fight across a more three-dimensional battlefield. **Available now!** ##### **5-week None-stop Rewards!** To thank players for five years of support, the anniversary update will bring a wide range of free rewards — fan-favorite premium skins, cosmetics, login bonuses, an Extreme Temulch outfit, Tae Craftsman Orbs, permanent treasure chests, and 15 exclusive cosmetics for free！Including Soccer-themed outfits, popular ultimate Accessories, and the Kaleidoscope Parasol skin. ##### **New Hero and Extraction Map Join the Anniversary Update ** The anniversary update will also introduce Ye Xiu, a new hero built for fast movement, counterattacks, and direct confrontation. His signature weapon, the Kaleidoscope Parasol, will debut as the game’s first multi-form transforming weapon, allowing players to switch flexibly between offense and defense. In addition, the new extraction-style map Stormchant, set against the backdrop of the founding emperor of China's Han Dynasty, will take players into dangerous underground caverns, where they will face the ancient White Snake boss in Baidi Palace and attempt to rescue an emperor from peril. With its first amphibious map, new underwater combat, a new hero, anniversary rewards, and an exciting future roadmap, _NARAKA: BLADEPOINT_ is celebrating its fifth anniversary by opening a bold new chapter for players around the world. Enjoy the game! ### Season 20 Preview: The Oracle awakens. New hero & updates incoming. - Date: 2026-04-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203220/view/501727185003873886 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/naraka-bladepoint/releases/steam-501727185003873886 - **added** — New hero Tara Gan, the Astrologist, with support and buffing abilities including area protection, healing, enemy control, and an ultimate that restores targets to a previous state - **added** — New Silence on Counter nodes in the Spirit branch talent tree - **added** — Dodge-related talents added to every character's base kit - **added** — Strategy branch talent updates with minor nodes focused on faster income generation and medium nodes enhancing gear acquisition - **added** — Reworked Strategy Spender talent to convert economic advantages into late-game power - **added** — Chance to activate an Omen when entering Evolution mode - **added** — Strategic Techniques added to Evolution mode - **added** — New Evolution mode: Spirit Well - **added** — Alchemy feature with Alchemical Furnaces allowing catalyst and Relic combination to create elixirs exchangeable for high-quality gear and relics - **added** — Vendettas system allowing players to track and pursue the player who eliminated them or stole their elixirs - **added** — Photo Booth launching March 31 for in-game screenshot capture with customizable profile cards - **added** — Three new campus-themed outfits in the Oracle Season Battle Pass - **changed** — Increased cooldown of Akos Hu's [Roar: Blast] in Solos to 25 seconds from 22 seconds - **changed** — Increased base Rage cost of Akos Hu's [Feral Frenzy] ultimate to 60% from 40% - **changed** — Increased ATK gained from Akos Hu's [Feral Frenzy] ultimate in Trios by 10% - **changed** — Increased cooldown of Xunhuan Li's [Petal Walk] in Solos to 25 seconds from 22 seconds - **changed** — Reduced Divine Intent regeneration in Solos for Xunhuan Li via Resolved, Windstep, and Petal Walk to 10%/5%/15% from 15%/7.5%/20% - **changed** — Reduced damage multiplier of Xunhuan Li's Flying Knives from [Untouched Leaf] to 2.1–4.2 from 2.25–4.5 - **changed** — Increased Kylin Zhang's non-charge attack multiplier while ultimate is active to 2.0 from 1.8 - **changed** — Increased drop rate of Epic and Legendary Techniques from Caves in Evolution mode - **changed** — Improved projectile tracking for Zenda Wu's [Penetrating Arrows] ultimate ability - **fixed** — Shayol Wei's [Justiciar's Guard: Pursuit] ultimate now causes successful counters to recover 70% of the damage dealt as HP - **added** — New seasonal collectibles and exclusive Tactical Items with new Relic mechanics coming soon ##### **S20 New Hero: The Astrologist, Tara Gan** Through many a restless night of starbound study, Tara Gan mastered the fate-shaping secrets of the Astrolabe, and grew to become the greatest Astrologist in the land. With but a single glance skyward, time itself answers her call, and the outcome of any battle reveals itself. Tara Gan is a support and buffer who can grant her allies a second chance at life while keeping her enemies under control. Her F skill lets her protect herself, heal allies, and control enemies in an area. Her powers stem from her ability to foresee the future and manipulate space. Her ultimate can even cheat death, restoring its target to the state they were in just seconds before. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT's newest hero, the Astrologist Tara Gan, arrives mid–Season 20. May this master of fate help you defy destiny. ##### Talents System Update We'll be rolling out a new round of Talent updates in the upcoming Oracle Season, focused on two key areas: In the Spirit branch, we're adding new Silence on Counter nodes. Some dodge-related talents will also be moved into every character's base kit, giving players more freedom in how they build. We're also giving the Body tree a boost to overall survivability. In the Strategy branch, minor nodes will focus on generating income more quickly, while medium nodes enhance gear acquisition. The reworked Strategy Spender talent will also make it easier to convert economic advantages into real late-game power. ##### Hero Adjustment Akos Hu: - Increased the cooldown of [Roar: Blast] in Solos to 25 seconds (up from 22). - Increased the base Rage cost of the [Feral Frenzy] ultimate to 60% (up from 40%). - Increased the ATK gained from the [Feral Frenzy] ultimate in Trios by 10%. Xunhuan Li: - Increased the cooldown of [Petal Walk] in Solos to 25 seconds (up from 22). - Reduced the amount of Divine Intent regenerated in Solos via Resolved, Windstep, and Petal Walk while the ultimate is active to 10%/5%/15% (down from 15%/7.5%/20%). - Reduced the damage multiplier of Flying Knives caused by [Untouched Leaf] when spending Divine Intent to 2.1–4.2 (down from 2.25–4.5). - Reduced the damage multiplier of Flying Knives caused by [Untouched Leaf: Flow] when spending Divine Intent to 1.0/0.8/0.8/0.8/1.4 (down from 1.1/0.9/0.9/0.9/1.6), for a total reduction from 5.4 to 4.8. Kylin Zhang: Increased non-charge attack multiplier while the ultimate is active to 2.0 (up from 1.8). Shayol Wei: The [Justiciar's Guard: Pursuit] ultimate now causes successful counters to recover 70% of the damage dealt as HP. Zenda Wu: Improved the tracking of projectiles fired by [Penetrating Arrows] (related to the [Spiritbound Bow] and [Spiritbound Bow: Duskfall] ultimates). ##### The Evolution Update Following the update, players have a chance to activate an Omen whenever they enter Evolution mode. We've also added strategic Techniques, and increased the drop rate of Epic and Legendary Techniques from Caves. New Mode: Evolution – Spirit Well Oh, and well-liked classic Casual mode makes its return into the Evolution: Capture the Spirit Well! Coming soon: Evolution – Spirit Well! **Rift Traversal Update** New Feature: Alchemy Alchemical Furnaces have been added to matches. By preparing the required catalysts in advance, you can combine them with eligible Relics at the furnace to refine powerful elixirs. These elixirs can then be exchanged in Seller Sincere's shop for high-quality Relics, gear, and Fix Kits, with even Celestia-grade equipment up for grabs. New Feature: Vendettas After being eliminated by another player or having your elixirs stolen, you can spend resources to initiate a vendetta against them and track their match. Once your nemesis enters the Innerworld, you can take on a \ quest during a match to pursue them. Defeating your target rewards you with a [Nemesis Token] bearing their name and location, which you can add to your trophy collection. New Seasonal Collectibl _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203220/view/501727185003873886]_ ### MAJOR FEBRUARY UPDATE UNVEILS NEW HERO, WEAPONS AND A TROVE OF REWARDS - Date: 2026-02-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203220/view/532122047321474297 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/naraka-bladepoint/releases/steam-532122047321474297 - **added** — New hero Zenda Wu with spirit bird companion and archery abilities including single high-powered arrow and wide-area arrow storm - **added** — New ranged weapon Dual Flintlocks with Alternating Fire mode and Bullet Hail charging mode - **added** — All heroes unlocked and freely accessible to all players for 35 days starting February 4th PT - **added** — Exclusive skins for Justina Gu and Dagger obtainable through daily login and regular activities - **added** — More than 50 Treasure Boxes available to earn throughout the event - **added** — Spring Festival Treasure Pool offering premium cosmetics including Zenda Wu's Extreme Outfit and Dagger's Extreme Skin - **added** — New game mode River Runs Red featuring dual-realm structure with PvE exploration in Outer World and large-scale PvP battles in Inner World - **added** — New entertainment mode The Evelotion with ability-powered battle royale gameplay, increased revival opportunities, and lower stakes ##### **New Hero and Weapon: Zenda Wu and Dual Flintlocks Ignite the Battlefield** The brand-new hero, Zenda Wu, is set to make her official debut in this update, alongside the ranged weapon, "Dual Flintlocks". Zenda Wu is a formidable female hero who can summon a spirit bird companion to assist in battle,. her own archery skills are devastating, allowing her to fire a single, high-powered arrow or unleash a wide-area arrow storm. The Dual Flintlocks offer tactical versatility with two distinct firing modes. In "Alternating Fire" mode, the pistols can fire left and right in a continuous cycle. In the "Bullet Hail" mode, players can charge and then release to fire bullets at an extremely high speed. ##### **Extensive In-Game Events & Rewards: All Heroes Unlocked and Treasures Galore** Beginning February 4th PT, a series of in-game reward events will be going live in _Naraka: Bladepoint_. After this update, every hero in the game will be unlocked and freely accessible to all players for 35 days. Additionally, players can obtain two exclusive skins—Justina Gu's "Ink Dyed·Spring Ripples" and Dagger's "Sugarcoated Sweetheart"—by participating in daily login and regular activities. Throughout the entirety of the event, players will have the opportunity to earn a total of more than 50+ Treasure Boxes. A special Spring Festival Treasure Pool will also be available, offering chances to acquire premium cosmetics including Zenda Wu's new Extreme Outfit, Dagger's Extreme Skin, and other exquisite appearances. ## **Two New Game Modes Update: Strategic Battles and Chaotic Fun** Two distinct new game modes will also be launched within _Naraka: Bladepoint_, offering players a fresh in-game experience. The first new mode, _River Runs Red,_ features a unique dual-realm structure: the _Outer World_ and the _Inner World_. Players can engage in PvE exploration and puzzle-solving within the Outer World, and seamlessly transition to the Inner World to participate in large-scale PvP battles. This innovative design delivers the thrills of both solitary exploration and multiplayer combat within a single, cohesive mode. The entertainment mode - _The Evelotion_ focuses on a more chaotic and ability-powered spin on the battle royale formula. With more revival opportunities and lower stakes, this mode encourages players to engage in more diverse and entertaining gameplay. Players can adhere to the fundamentals with powerful strikes and bare-handed counters, or master skills instead of relying on ultimates, or even focus on defense, strengthening your dodge to weave unscathed through the fray. The February update for _Naraka: Bladepoint_ is now live. Jump into the game and experience the new gameplay！ ### Season 19: Skybreak - New Shuffle Map and more events! - Date: 2026-01-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1203220/view/538873641933212437 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/naraka-bladepoint/releases/steam-538873641933212437 - **added** — New shuffle map that reshapes itself every time players enter, assembling unknown paths from broken lands and chaotic seas - **added** — Chaos Chests available in the Universal Underground Path to unlock - **added** — Divine Weapon Shards that can be gathered to forge the Sky-Splitting Axe - **added** — Season 19 Battle Pass - **added** — New extreme hairstyle option - **added** — Season 19 Twitch Drops available through Partner streams with weekly random gifts including Spring Lantern Bao, Target Boards, and Legendary Outfit Choice Gifts The battlefield is closing out the year with a major shake-up—fresh shuffle map action, a brand-new Battle Pass, and a bold new extreme hairstyle to level up your look. The new shuffle map reshapes itself every time you enter, assembling unknown paths from broken lands and chaotic seas. Brave the dangers, unlock Chaos Chests in the Universal Underground Path, and gather Divine Weapon Shards to forge the Sky-Splitting Axe. As the year comes to a close and the new one approaches, tune in to [#NARAKABLADEPOINT](https://x.com/hashtag/NARAKABLADEPOINT?src=hashtag_click) Partner streams to earn Season 19 Twitch Drops! The drops are packed with weekly random gifts like Spring Lantern Bao, Target Boards, and Legendary Outfit Choice Gifts.