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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Is Leaving the Epic Games Store Later This Year

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, the free-to-play melee battle royale developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase, will be delisted from the Epic Games Store by the end of 2026. The publisher has confirmed a phased removal timeline, and Epic players will need to migrate their accounts to continue playing beyond December.


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What's Happening and When

The departure from Epic is rolling out in two stages. Here's the breakdown:

  • Starting July 1, 2026, the game will no longer be available for purchase or new downloads on the Epic Games Store.

  • The Epic version will stop receiving updates after that same date.

  • On December 29, 2026, the game will be fully delisted and permanently inaccessible through Epic.


This is a publisher-side decision from NetEase and has no impact on the game's availability elsewhere. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT remains fully playable on Steam, the official launcher, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play supported across all platforms.


What Does Migration Actually Mean for You?

If you've been playing on Epic, the good news is that your progress is safe. According to the official announcement, a migration prompt will appear automatically when you launch the game through Epic after the July 1 update. It will direct you to the account registration and migration page.


The developer confirmed: "All your data and game progress will be transferred to your new account."


You don't need to migrate immediately. Players can dismiss the prompt and continue playing normally until December 29. That said, leaving it until the last minute isn't advisable. Once the game is fully delisted, migrating gets more complicated.


Common Questions Answered

The official FAQ covers several scenarios players may run into:

  • If the migration prompt doesn't appear automatically after logging in, the developer notes the migration process will still be made available and players shouldn't panic.

  • Players with both a CN and Global account on Epic will need to handle their case individually through customer support, as this isn't a one-size-fits-all situation.

  • If December 29 has already passed and you haven't migrated, the account migration registration page will remain accessible. Players can find the link through official NARAKA: BLADEPOINT channels or reach out directly to customer support.

  • After migrating, you will need to redownload the game. The official client is available at the NARAKA: BLADEPOINT website.


What About Star-Collections?

This is worth paying attention to if you've been collecting in-game items. As per the official FAQ, Star-Collections owned before migration will remain untradeable. However, any Star-Collections obtained after migration can be traded on the marketplace of whichever platform you've moved to.


Where Does the Game Stand Right Now?

It's worth noting that NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is in a healthy spot overall. The game is currently in its fifth anniversary period, with regular content updates including new heroes, weapons, and balance patches. The Steam player base remains active, often pulling in tens of thousands of concurrent players (66k in the last 24 hours). There's also an ongoing competitive scene with events like the Mid-Season Challenge.


The Epic departure doesn't signal any trouble with the game itself. It's simply a platform decision, and the core experience continues uninterrupted for the majority of the player base.

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