NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a free-to-play battle royale from 24 Entertainment, published by NetEase Games. It is built around melee: players team up in fast fights with swords, spears and other weapons, drawing on legends of the Far East, and choose from heroes with their own skills. It suits players who want a battle royale that rewards close-quarters timing more than aim.
Download
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is free on Steam for Windows. The official site at narakathegame.com carries news and platform links.
Price
The game is free to play. Steam lists in-app purchases and a few paid DLC items, and the PEGI rating on Steam mentions in-game purchases.
An unusual requirement: Memory integrity and VBS
The developer’s notes on the Steam page say the game requires “Windows Memory integrity and VBS enablement” to be disabled. These are Windows security features (Memory integrity is part of Core isolation in Windows Security). Turning them off lowers your PC’s protection against certain kinds of attack, so think about that before changing the setting, and consider turning it back on if you stop playing.
Minimum requirements (Steam)
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| CPU | Intel i5 4th generation or AMD FX 6300 or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Intel Arc A380, AMD HD 6950 or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 90 GB |
The developer says this specification targets 720p at 60 fps and advises installing on an SSD.
Ratings
Steam shows ESRB T (Teen) and PEGI 12 for violence and in-game purchases.
Fair play
Cheats and third-party “helpers” break the publisher’s rules and can get the account banned. Download the game only from Steam or the official site, not from repack or mirror sites.
Questions
Is NARAKA: BLADEPOINT free?
Yes. It is free on Steam, with optional purchases.
Why won’t it run with Memory integrity on?
The developer lists disabled Memory integrity and VBS as a requirement on the Steam page.
Can I install it on a hard drive?
It is supported, but the developer advises an SSD for a smoother experience.
