Blood Message: Expected Release in 2026, Bringing Ancient China to Life in a Father-Son Adventure Game
Blood Message, a highly anticipated third-person action-adventure game developed by 24 Entertainment, a Chinese studio owned by NetEase, is set to release as early as 2026. The game was first revealed earlier this month with an action-packed announcement trailer that showcased the story of a father-son duo embarking on a thousand-mile journey across Ancient China during the last years of the Tang Dynasty.
According to a recent leak, Blood Message might be aiming for a release in the second half of 2026, with a price tag of $70. The leak also revealed that the game was greenlit in 2018 and development reportedly kicked off in 2021. The unveiling of the game was originally planned for 2023, which could explain the short timeframe between the initial announcement and the expected release date.
The historical game has been described as a narrative-driven experience with an emotional story, and it's the first single-player AAA project from NetEase Games. It's also been compared to the God of War franchise, with its director reportedly being "close friends" with Feng Ji, the main man behind Black Myth: Wukong. This could hint at the inclusion of elements from both highly successful IPs in the game.
As with all leaks, this information should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's worth noting that the leaker, Lunatic Ignus, has a track record of accurately predicting major announcements in the gaming industry. Whether or not their claims about Blood Message are accurate, we'll have to wait and see in the coming months.
Since Black Myth: Wukong's successful run, the gaming community's expectations of Chinese-made AAA titles have risen significantly. The impressive reveals of upcoming projects, such as Phantom Blade Zero and Tides of Annihilation, have also contributed to this growing interest. With that said, it will be interesting to see how Blood Message shapes up in the near future and if it lives up to its level of hype.
In the meantime, you can check out the announcement trailer for Blood Message below:
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