[2023] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Update – March 2nd, 2023

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 Mar 1st, 2023 at 23:00 (UTC) to Mar 2nd, 2023 at 03:00 (UTC). We suggest that 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. Mysterious Crossover Event
Event time: Mar 2nd, 2023 at 20:00 - Mar 23rd, 2023 at 16:00 (UTC)
Event Rules: During this event, check in 7 days in total to get rewards including limited-edition Accessory, limited-edition Mark of Victory, limited-edition Background, etc.

II. Limited-time Event: Scrolls of CloudSparrow
Event time: Mar 2nd, 2023 at 20:00 - Mar 15th, 2023 at 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules:
1. By completing Daily Quests, players can obtain Scroll Fragments of Akos and have an additional chance to randomly obtain one of the rewards: Tae, Spectral Silk, Legendary Outfit, Legendary Accessory Gift and Regular Treasure Choice Gift.
2. There are 4 Scrolls in total, each can be restored by collecting 4 Scroll Fragments. Only when Scroll I and II are restored can players continue to restore Scroll III and IV. You can claim rewards by unlocking the 4 Scrolls. Some rewards will be available after the new version, so stay tuned.
3. Each day, you can help a player obtain a Scroll Fragment (by selecting "Share Scroll Fragment" in friends list). You won't consume your Scroll Fragments by doing so. However, each player can receive only one Scroll Fragment per day.
4. After the event ends, you can still claim rewards on the event page within the remaining time. But you can no longer complete Quests nor share Scroll Fragments. Once the time for claiming rewards runs out, the expired Scroll Fragments can be converted into 160 Tae each in the Inventory.

Weapon Adjustments
I. Polesword
1. Lower the height when the enemy is knocked airborne by [Wave Breaker].
2. Optimized the sound effect of Polesword strikes.
3. Optimized the special effect of [Battle Stride].

II. Dual Blades
1. Slightly prolonged the recovery frames of the vertical strike following up [Severance].
2. Lower the height when the enemy is knocked airborne by the vertical strike following up [Severance].

III. Staff
1. Restricted the timing of using the Grappling Hook during the charged strikes.

Showdown Adjustments
I. Combat Adjustments
1. It is now possible to reduce the Health of Matron of Yushan to below 50% before she finishes casting the ultimate.
2. Reduced the CPU usage of the special effect performance of all Ice-wielding Souljades.

II. Stage Adjustments
1. Changed the recommended Sense Level for Doom mode from 295 to 180.

III. Enigma Domain Adjustments
1. Added real-time match information to the board on the right, including suggestions, time extension preview, boss status, etc.
2. In each round, when the progress reaches 75%, the respawn point of the next boss will be shown on the map.
3. Now, the remaining time of the "Enigmatic Force·Aegis-break" will be displayed below the character’s status, and the duration of "Enigma Domain·Grappling Hook Boon" is now the same as that of Aegis-break effect (50 sec).

IV. Souljade Adjustments
1. Frost Cannon
Fixed the issue where the Frostbite damage of the frost wind didn't take effect correctly. Hits of frost wind are slightly added with extra damage.
2. Ice Bomb
Fixed the issue where the continuous Frostbite damage didn't take effect correctly. Continuous hits are slightly added with extra damage.

V. Souljade Adjustments
1. Names of Souljades are now directly shown in the Souljade Storage.
2. Added search box where you can enter the Souljade name to quickly find the one you want.
3. Added filtering function, where you can select attributes to filter out the Souljades you want.
4. Added quick equip by right-clicking.

In-game Adjustments
I. Feature Optimizations
1. Aligned with logic of other marks in the game, adjusted the mark on Soul Altars, from "Estimated time: X sec" to the Distance to the target.
2. When taking Quest Scrolls, you can now use Jump, Dodge, and Crouch to interrupt.
3. It is now possible to use Counter to interrupt Rescue action.
4. Changed the assessment of battle difficulty from a concrete score difference to a score range.

II. BOT Mode Adjustments
Slightly reduced the combat ability of AI opponents under Normal and Medium difficulties.

III. Reputation Score System Adjustments
Added feature of frequency detection of quitting during preparation phase recently. If recently, the player quits too frequently during the preparation phase in the Ranked Mode, the reputation scores will be significantly deducted.

Out-game Adjustments
I. Free Training
In the Item Shop in Free Training mode, the sorting order has been changed from "sorting same weapons of different qualities together" to "sorting different weapons of the same quality together".

Feature Optimizations
I. Client Optimization
A sustainable balance and optimization of device compatibility adaptation and performance was carried on.
II. Out-game
Differentiated the gestures of male and female heroes holding Staff and Polesword in the Collection interface.

Store Updates
I. New Packs
1. Newly added Temulch Exclusive Pack [Frosty Moonlight], including Temulch Legendary Outfit [Frosty Moonlight] and Legendary Hairstyle [Desert Moon]. Standard price: 2,600 Gold; Now: 1,850 Gold.

II. Added New Discounts
1. Newly added Matari Legendary Outfit [Crimson Songbird]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
2. Added Takeda Legendary outfit [Spring Blossom]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
3. Dagger Legendary skin [The Breaker·Myriad Edge]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.
4. Nunchucks Legendary skin [The Breaker·Golden Sun]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.

III. Discounts End
1. Polesword Legendary Skin [Fierceness] has returned to its standard price of 500 Gold.
2. Wuchen Legendary Outfit [Alioth] has returned to its standard price of 1,800 Gold.
3. Matari Legendary Outfit [Misty Gauze] has returned to its standard price of 1,800 Gold.
4. Kurumi Legendary Outfit [Silky Leisure] has returned to its standard price of 1,800 Gold.
5. Katana Legendary Skin [Soulbloom Gem] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.

Bug Fixes
I. Weapon-related Bug
Fixed the clipping issue of the Pistol Skin [Annualis] under certain circumstances.

II. Battle-related Bugs
1. Fixed the issue where there were no animations when switching the weapon under certain circumstances.
2. Fixed the issue where there were reminder special effects when casting [Nunchucks Sap] and [Dual Blades Sap].

III. Showdown Bug
1. Fixed the issue in Desert Tribulations, where the Teleport Portal didn't show up after clearing a stronghold in the Mine Gate pass route.
2. Fixed the issue where you could not slide over the ice surface during the preparation phase in Gelid Yushan.
3. Fixed the issue where [Frost Bomb] didn't take effect before Pistol was fully charged.

IV. Controller-related Bug
Fixed the issue where an error notification might pop up after you changed a button in controller settings, during which the button you’ve set for Skill and Ultimate would revert to the default ones.