NARAKA: BLADEPOINT News

THE TACTICAL USE OF BOTS TO WELCOME NEW PLAYERS TO MORUS ISLAND

Dear Forerunners,

Since NARAKA: BLADEPOINT launched, we’ve been thrilled (somewhat ecstatic, actually) to see so many new players arrive on the Island of Morus, full of anticipation; looking to experience everything the game has to offer. However, we’ve seen some confusion around the use of bots, so we thought it best to publicly address the topic.

To be clear, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT does deploy AI-controlled opponents. We believe they are a useful tool for welcoming new players to the core gameplay of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, without other, more experienced, players eliminating them early on. This way, people learning the ropes can be eased into NARAKA’s ultra-competitive environment — ideally, avoiding a frustrating first impression.

Bots, however, will not be a constant presence in the game. As players continue to play the game — and their skills increase — bots will be replaced with other players at a similar skill level. By the time someone is familiar with the game and all its features, they’ll find themselves pitted against other players at a similar point of progression. The ultimate aim for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is to provide a truly competitive matchmaking experience.

Players can also utilise ‘Free Training Mode’ — sparring against a variety of different level bots. All Weapons, souljades, etc. are also available for players in this training environment. Players can conveniently pick up every weapon and souljade combination to try out different builds hassle-free.

Here at 24 Entertainment, we’re constantly monitoring player experience — including the effect bots have on combat. We continue to work on improving bot behaviour, to provide better gameplay for players at all skill levels. NARAKA also has many complicated map interactions and movement systems, which poses a great challenge for the development of bots. With the help of cutting-edge technology like Deep Learning, we will continue to work on creating the best bot AI possible to ease newcomers into Morus Island. There is a lot of work ahead to reach this goal but it’s an important component for us to address to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience.

Thank you,

24 Entertainment.

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Naraka: Bladepoint has been out for about a week, and already there are some expert sword swingers who are unpicking the combat animations frame-by-frame to find tiny advantages. That's useful stuff, but in this guide, we're focusing on the basic advice we've picked up over the course of a few solo and trio wins in the martial arts 'n magic battle royale game: how the tricky melee combat works, and how to win...
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Want to know what the best weapons are in Naraka Bladepoint? Unlike some battle royale games which can feature over 100 different weapons, Naraka Bladepoint focuses on just nine melee and ranged weapons. It's important to try out every weapon first to establish which suits your playstyle best - each weapon has been carefully designed to offer a unique fighting style.

When paired with one of the best characters in Naraka Bladepoint, you can create a lethal combination capable of winning any match. Your weapon of choice will depend on the type of mode you play (solos, duos, or trios), as certain weapons perform better when fighting against multiple enemies. For example, ranged weapons are useful when battling in groups as you have more time to line up the perfect shot.

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon will improve your decision making skills in-game. Once you know which attacks you can safely punish, taking out enemies will be a breeze. With enough practice and knowledge, you should be able to start racking up wins in no time.

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How to customise your character in Naraka Bladepoint

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These Naraka Bladepoint characters all have their own distinct gameplay and abilities, but players are able to customise their faces in order to make them look completely unique. There are also unlockable outfits, or skins, for each playable character, so even though your Tarka Ji or Kurumi is instantly recognisable by their silhouette and fighting style, there's still a chance to flex your creativity and make your character stand out.

The character creator is pretty impressive, allowing you precise control over each aspect of your character's face, and even has tools to create asymmetrical looks. It also generates a face from any photo you give it, so if you've always dreamed of samurai glory, this might be your lucky day. Here's how to customise your Naraka Bladepoint character.

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Naraka Bladepoint beginner's guide

Want some help getting started with Naraka Bladepoint? The battle royale game has a fair number of similarities to several ninja games including using a grappling hook to reach high places, and while your arsenal does have ranged weapons, there's a bigger focus on melee combat.

But how exactly do you achieve victory? Using a variety of different techniques and combos to keep your opponents guessing is part of it, but there are other factors to consider as well, such as inventory management, choosing the best Naraka Bladepoint characters, and knowing which Naraka Bladepoint weapons work best for you is paramount to success.

Join us as we go through everything a beginner needs to know about Naraka Bladepoint, along with a whole bunch of tips and tricks you can use to dominate matches. This guide covers everything from optimal movement tech and how to forage for consumables, to understanding the importance of knowing when to parry an attack.

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