Early Release Possible for Blood Message

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You ever get that feeling when something new pops up, and you’re like, “Where did this even come from?” That’s me with this game, Blood Message. Leaked earlier in June and dropping potentially in 2026, if the whispers online can be trusted. It’s by 24 Entertainment, you know, those folks who rolled out Naraka: Bladepoint. And it’s their first crack at a single-player epic, no less. Pretty wild, right?

June 19 was when NetEase Games, who are their parent company, decided to throw us a bone with a teaser trailer. I’m talking the kind of trailer packed with action and bad blood between a father and son. They’re trekking across Ancient China, during the tail end of the Tang Dynasty. Why this time period? Beats me, but hey, it’s a narrative kind of game. Probably chock-full of drama and feels. Oh, and fun fact, this thing was greenlit ages ago in 2018, but didn’t really start cooking until 2021.

Now, there’s this insider, Lunatic Ignus (gotta love the internet, right?), who jumped on Twitter to spill some tea. They’re saying—quite boldly, I might add—that we’re looking at a second-half-of-2026 release and a $70 price tag. It’s like, “Whoa, slow down there!” But, you gotta admit, it does have a “closer than we thought” ring to it. What caught my eye, though, is how this game seems to be influenced by God of War. Plus, one of the directors is apparently tight with Feng Ji, from Black Myth: Wukong. That’s like name-dropping at a party and everyone goes, “Oooh, tell me more!” Could mean some cool cross-influences in the game, or not. Who knows?

The whole leak got my head spinning—and fans of those aforementioned games? Probably on pins and needles. But—you know the drill—leaks aren’t always gospel. Lunatic Ignus has some credibility though; they nailed the PS5 Pro announcement. So maybe they’re onto something?

Anyway, this comes right in the wake of other tantalizing reveals from Chinese developers, like Phantom Blade Zero and Tides of Annihilation. It’s like a tidal wave (pun intended) of hype, and everyone’s curious if Blood Message can ride that wave.

Anyway—wait, was I talking about hype or leaks? Whatever it was, we’ll see where this goes. Keep an eye out, you might be surprised—or not.

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