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Blood Message: China’s God of War Emerges?

A New AAA Game from the Developers of Naraka: Bladepoint

24 Entertainment studios, known for their game Naraka: Bladepoint, has revealed their new massive project: Blood Message. This is a story-driven AAA action game, anticipated for release in the second half of 2026. The game carries significant ambitions and is currently one of the most anticipated titles in the coming years.

Direct Inspiration from God of War

According to information revealed by the leaker Lunatic Ignus, the game is heavily inspired by the God of War series, not only in gameplay but also in its narrative structure and artistic direction. The studio previously attempted to produce a similar project but failed; however, Blood Message represents a strong return to this ambition.

Details on Development and Technical Collaboration

  • The game’s development began in 2021, but the initial concept was presented to investors as early as 2018.
  • The executive producer is Hu Zhipeng, who previously worked with Microsoft Research Asia on projects related to Halo 3.
  • The game will be sold at full price (approximately $70/€70) and will not follow a service model or offer post-launch purchasable content.
  • A collaboration with Leihuo studio was established for motion capture technology development.
  • Hu Zhipeng maintains a strong relationship with Feng Ji, CEO of Game Science (developer of Black Myth: Wukong), suggesting coordination and collaboration between the two projects.

Desert Gameplay Environment and Impressive Technical Details

The game is set in a realistic desert environment and stands out due to:

  • A precise lighting and shadow system.
  • Dust effects that appear during combat.
  • A realistic system for footprints that are generated in real-time based on player movement.
  • A clear focus on utilizing the environment to deliver an immersive visual experience.

Targeted Platforms

Blood Message is scheduled to be released on:

There are currently no plans for a release on Nintendo Switch 2, given the game’s high technical requirements.

One of the Biggest Upcoming Games from China

With its first trailer reveal, Blood Message has emerged as a serious contender among industry giants. With its intricate graphic design and cinematic gameplay, clearly following in the footsteps of games like God of War and Black Myth: Wukong, it positions itself as one of the most prominent Chinese projects worth following in the coming years.

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