NetEase Games has revealed a brand new “AAA” single-player action adventure title for PC and consoles, and it’s called Blood Message.
The publisher is often known for huge multiplayer titles such as Marvel Rivals, Fragpunk, or Naraka: Bladepoint, but this is described as “a cinematic, single-player, linear story-driven action-adventure”, and is the team’s “first AAA single-player title, blending brutal survival combat with profound Eastern storytelling.”
NetEase Games says: “The game invites players to step into the shoes of unsung heroes—not emperors or generals—but ordinary people driven by extraordinary resolve. As part of a righteous uprising in Shazhou, Dunhuang, the father and son must navigate a collapsing world, torn between duty to country and love for family. When history forgets, warriors remember. The world has heard too many stories of emperors and generals—Blood Message is an ode to the unsung heroes.”
“We are ushering players a new generation of high adventure with Blood Message,” said Zhipeng Hu, Lead Producer and NetEase Executive Vice President, “As our first completely single-player focused experience from NetEase Games, after two decades of deep dedication to the gaming industry, we are prepared to deliver a truly epic and cinematic experience for players around the world.”
Blood Message introduces a forgotten odyssey of loyalty and survival where players join Dunhuang’s uprising, taking control of a nameless messenger and his young son in this immersive third-person action-adventure. Caught in the crossfire of a righteous uprising and driven by loyalty to both family and country, players will embark on a perilous eastward journey to deliver a message that holds the fate of their war-torn homeland. Amidst the shifting sands of history, they will etch a final tale of loyalty.
Set during the final years of the Tang Dynasty, players will traverse a treacherous 3,000-li (around 1,000 miles) odyssey back to Chang’an, the heart of the Tang Empire. Cross lethal landscapes including desolate deserts and the vast wilderness of East and Central Asia to survive brutal sieges, unforgiving terrain, and overwhelming odds. The game’s setting in the last years of the Tang Dynasty provides a cultural landmark of Chinese history that frames the story with customs, culture, and rich history of the era.
Here’s the key features from the press release:
- Narrative-driven gameplay anchored in cinematic storytelling
- Visceral, realistic combat blending stealth and survival mechanics
- A deeply emotional journey exploring themes of family, honor, sacrifice, and cultural identity
- Expansive landscapes inspired by the diverse terrains of East and Central Asia, such as Dunhuang (敦煌)
