NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Update – Nov. 14, 2024

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Dear players,
The servers of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT will be suspended for maintenance from November 13, 2024 at 23:00 (UTC) to November 14, 2024 at 04:00 (UTC). We suggest you log out in advance and enter the game again after the maintenance.
The details for this update are as follows:

Brand New Content
I. Have A Nice Dream
I am by your side. May you have sweet dreams tonight.
Event Time: Nov. 14, 2024 Update - Dec. 5, 2024, 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules
1. The seven ornaments will unlock in sequence over time. After each ornament's unlock time, you can complete the three quests corresponding to that ornament.
2. Completing an ornament's quests rewards you with Teddy Knight. Collect a certain number of Teddy Knights to receive various rewards. The quests will not refresh during the event, and progress can be continuously accumulated.

II. Limited-time Events:
1. 2024 J Cup
Event Duration: Nov. 22, 2024 20:00 (UTC) - Dec. 18, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
The 2024 NARAKA J Cup is in full swing, with top players from worldwide competing. The events include:
1. Warriors of Faith
Event Duration: Nov. 22, 2024 20:00 (UTC) - Dec. 14, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
Window to Claim Rewards: Dec. 14, 2024 at 20:00 (UTC) - Nov. 18, 2024 at 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules
1. Earn Tickets by completing daily quests, and Fan Lightsticks by watching or predicting matches. Use these items to redeem rare in-game rewards in the [Redeem Rewards] and [Redeem Gifts] sections.
2. Each tier of gifts on the [Redeem Gifts] page requires specified amounts of both Tickets and Fan Lightsticks for redemption.
3. During the J Cup from November 26 to December 15 (GMT+8), tap [Watch Now] to participate in platforms' match-watching events and earn Fan Lightsticks. Each player can earn up to 2 each day during the Group Stage, up to 5 during the Scoring Stage, and up to 10 during the Grand Final, along with other rewards.
4. From November 23 to December 15 (GMT+8), tap [Predict] to participate in match prediction events and earn more Fan Lightsticks and points that can be exchanged for the exclusive weapon skin Banner·J Cup, plus a slew of other rewards.
5. During the J Cup, spend Gold and Spectral Silk to purchase the J Cup Boost Pack, gaining extra points to upgrade [Race Against Time·J Cup] and obtaining Commemorative Coins. Commemorative Coins can be exchanged for match prediction points.

2. Divine Convergence
Event Duration: Nov. 22, 2024 20:00 (UTC) - Dec. 18, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules
1. Players can collect custom cosmetics for previous champions to exchange for HP. HP can be used in [Road to Glory] to obtain event rewards.
2. Each cosmetic grants different HP and can only be claimed once.
3. During the 2024 NARAKA J Cup, custom cosmetics for previous champions will be available in the store at a limited-time discount. Don't miss out this time!

3. Road to Glory
Event Duration: Nov. 22, 2024 20:00 (UTC) - Dec. 18, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules
1. Participate in the Road to Glory event on the official e-sports website, obtain Stamina, and complete quests to earn many rare rewards.
2. How to obtain Stamina: 1) get for free every week; 2) obtain by completing quizzes in Support Your Team; 3) obtain through the [Divine Convergence] event.

3. Phantom Rave
Given the positive feedback on the Dance Parties, we have decided to extend the event time to 20:00 (UTC) on December 4 and added a new exchange reward: Gesture [Moving Dance] (standard dance move at Dance Parties). Shadows sway in the night, endless laughter echoing through the immortal land. We're waiting for you at the Dance Parties!
Here is the updated event information:
Event Time: Oct. 30, 2024 20:00 (UTC) to Dec. 4, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
Claim Rewards: Dec. 4, 2024 20:00 (UTC) to Dec. 6, 2024 20:00 (UTC)
Added the exchange reward: Gesture [Moving Dance] (available for exchange after the version update).

Hero Adjustments
I. Cyra
1. Slightly delayed the moment when Cyra can be interrupted while firing the Light Beam.
2. Accelerated the starting moves for the Ultimates [Light's Mercy] and [Light's Mercy: Field].
3. Optimized the dodge performance while using the Ultimates, increasing both dodge distance and drift speed.
4. Adjusted the Light Shield of [Light's Mercy] from a fixed 1500 to 1500 in Solos and Duos, while 1800 in Trios.
5. Adjusted the Light Shield of [Light's Mercy: Field] from a fixed 1200 to 1200 in Solos and Duos, while 1500 in Trios.

II. Kylin Zhang
1. Optimized the sound effects of the Ultimates [Qilin Slash] and [Qilin Slash: Rend] upon triggering Qilin Guard, and added an audio reminder for the remaining time of Qilin Guard.

Weapon Adjustments
I. Unified Adjustments for Melee Weapons
1. Optimized the pre-input and interrupt timing for transitioning from Counterstrike to jumping.

II. Katana
1. Fixed the issue where Clash would sometimes not trigger when the [Thunderstrike] vertical strike was hit by other Blue Focus moves.

III. Dual Halberds
1. Fixed the issue where Clash would sometimes not trigger when [Hooked Wings] was hit by other Blue Focus moves.

In-game Adjustments
I. Immortal War Adjustments
1. In rounds 3 and 4, the duration of the four creatures-type Buff obtained from the Spirit Well will be increased from 120 seconds to 150 seconds.
(Notes: If your current four creatures-type buff is still active, capturing a new Spirit Well won't grant more effect.)

II. Gameplay Adjustments for Hungry Dragons
1. Viper Ning has joined the Hungry Dragons gameplay!
Out-game Adjustments
I. Chat Optimizations
1. Added the function - message quoting.
2. Added the function - quick messaging.
3. Added the function: interactive labels. Type "#" in lobby chat to create a label that other players can tap to quickly send a friend request or party invite.
4. Adjusted the private chat display. You can now view private messages with other players, and recent private messages with friends will be saved locally.


II. New Functions in Custom Room
1. Added the option in the gameplay settings for Custom Room - Martial Artist Solo: Set Different Lineup Requirements. This allows you to specify requirements for different lineups during the preparation stage.

III. Fairyland Penglai
1. Music Zone Adjustments
The details for the adjustments are as follows:
1. The default dance move after a DJ plays music is now set as [Moving Dance]. Players can join in by using the interaction button.
2. Once the dance move is set by the DJ, other players can press the interaction button to follow and dance along. However, players cannot follow the dance if the hero cannot perform particular emote gestures (for example, some hero-type exclusive gestures).
3. If the DJ has not set any dance move nor played any music for a certain period of time, they will automatically exit the music zone.
4. After a DJ exits the music zone, there is a cooldown period before they can interact with it again.

Showdown Adjustments
I. Combat Adjustments
1. Adjusted the Omen [Miasma Bomb] so it can no longer knock airborne players in Focus.
2. Optimized the physical collision effects at the Aegis-break of [Hun Dun].
3. Added new Toxified Omens: Miasma Pool and Miasma Bloom.

II. Function Adjustments
1. The settlement page now features a Souljade deconstruction option, allowing players to deconstruct Souljades right away by tapping the button.
2. Lock and deconstruction features have been added to the Temporary Inventory.

Settings
I. Showdown Storage Security Lock
1. When the Showdown Storage Security Lock is enabled, unlocking, imbuing, or recasting locked Souljades requires security lock password verification.
Store Updates
I. New Packs
1. Added the Yoto Hime exclusive Pack [Longing Whispers], which contains the Yoto Hime exclusive Legendary Outfit [Onmyoji Arena·Longing Whispers], the Greatsword Legendary Weapon Skin [Onmyoji Arena·Dream Pillow] and Yoto Hime exclusive voice pack [Longing Whispers Chinese Voice Pack]. Standard price: 5,200 Gold; Now: 3,000 Gold.
2. Added Lyam Liu exclusive Pack [Yama], which contains the Lyam Liu Legendary Outfit [Yama], the Dual Halberds Legendary Skin [Soul Hook] and Legendary Hairstyle [Deep Night]. Standard price: 4,100 Gold; Now: 2,600 Gold. Individual cosmetics have their own discounts, but the Pack discount is even bigger!
II. New Discounts
1. Newly added Lyam Liu Legendary Accessory [Judge of the Underworld] Unlock it to get a new appearance for Lyam Liu's Ultimate "Metal Fusion"(Unavailable for Ultimate "Metal Fusion: Core"). Standard price: 2,100 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
2. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Pose [Wakeful]. Standard price: 900 Gold; Now: 750 Gold.
3. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Background [Sugared Dream]. Standard price: 600 Gold; Now: 400 Gold.
4. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Base [Slumber Stand]. Standard price: 1,200 Gold; Now: 900 Gold.
5. Newly added Legendary Rescue Effect [Affection's Blessing]. Standard price: 900 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
6. Newly added Lyam Liu Epic Pose [Sharpened Blade]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.
7. Newly added Epic Kill Announcement [Pillow Cloud]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.

III. New Store Items
1. In the "Item" store, [Surmount Card·Aurora] is now available. Can be used to upgrade Hidden Treasure of Aurora Season by 30 levels. The price of [Surmount Card·Aeon] is 1,800 Gold, purchase limit is 1.

IV. New Items in Spectral Silk Store
1. Newly added Yueshan Legendary Background [2674·Star Seas] with a price of 6,000 Spectral Silk.

V. Limited-time items removed
1. Tessa Exclusive Pack [Ruby Sunray] and Tessa Legendary Outfit [Summer Party·Ruby Sunray] have been removed from the store.

Bug Fixes
I. Hero-Related Bugs
1. Fixed the issue where attack counts were incorrectly consumed when Kylin Zhang launched an attack with the Black-Gold Sword shortly before Qilin Guard ended.
2. Fixed the issue where Cyra's 2nd-stage pursuing Light Beam doesn't stagger the Vajra who was grabbing players through horizontal strike.