Steam’s coolest battle royale is becoming a free game

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Naraka Bladepoint is one of the best battle royale games on Steam – and certainly one of the coolest. Forget the military drudgery and grime of PUBG Battlegrounds and Call of Duty Warzone 2, Naraka Bladepoint is consistently spotted among the most-played Steam games, yet it’s one that often doesn’t get talked about among western audiences. However, now it’s becoming a free game alongside its launch on PlayStation 5, making it a great time to find out why it’s so popular.

The third-person melee combat and parkour that Naraka Bladepoint brings to the table is genuinely astonishing to watch at times; it’s definitely one of those games where watching the best players at work makes me question my own skills. But it’s certainly possible to pull off some cool moves very quickly once you’ve gotten to grips with the basics, and you’ll be taking down enemies in no time.

Naraka Bladepoint goes free-to-play on Thursday July 13, 2023. “We want to make Naraka accessible for as many players around the world as possible,” Developer 24 Entertainment says, “so we’re making it free to play. We hope that reaching this milestone will boost the game’s popularity and help us reach an even wider audience!” As a free player, you’ll have access to all modes, maps, weapons, and the full suite of character customization and cosmetics.

Initially, you’ll get access to four heroes – Viper Ning, Tianhai, Zipin Yin, and Matari. If you own the standard, deluxe, or ultimate edition, which are still going to be available for sale, you’ll also get 300 hero coins to unlock new characters. Free players can earn up to 35 hero coins per week, while there’s no limit for players who buy one of the premium editions, and you’ll need 100 hero coins to unlock a new