Naraka Bladepoint Joins Esports World Cup Festival 2025
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and NetEase Games are proud to declare that Naraka: Bladepoint is the first esports title to become part of the Esports World Cup Festival tournament program.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and NetEase Games are proud to declare that Naraka: Bladepoint is the first esports title to become part of the Esports World Cup Festival tournament program, a new set of competitive tournaments staged in conjunction with the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The Esports World Cup and its supporting EWC Festival will once again take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between July 7 and August 24.
The Naraka: Bladepoint Mid-Season Championship will be held at EWC Festival 2025, with Solo and Trios competitions featuring prize pools of $150,000 and $350,000, respectively. The Solo finals will be on August 22, while the Trios finals will be on August 23.
Naraka Bladepoint Becomes a Part of Esports World Cup Festival 2025
Attributed to innovating the battle royale genre with its martial arts-themed melee battle royale, the addition of Naraka: Bladepoint reflects the EWCF's dedication to empowering the global esports ecosystem by creating a venue for the world's most popular IPs to engage new fans and players worldwide.
Talking about this, Fabian Scheuermann, Chief Games Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation said, "We are thrilled to welcome Naraka: Bladepoint to the Esports World Cup 2025 as the first title in our new EWC Festival tournament program.
"Naraka pioneered the melee battle royale genre, blending martial arts elegance with a competitive intensity that captivated millions of players worldwide. We’re proud to give it a new home on the world’s biggest gaming festival stage, where the EWC Festival celebrates competition and opens new opportunities for world-class esports ecosystems and players to compete at the highest level alongside the EWC Club Championship," he added.
Ray Kuan, Producer of Naraka: Bladepoint also shared his excitement about the inclusion, and said, "By bringing the Naraka: Bladepoint Mid-Season Cup to the Esports World Cup (EWC) Festival program, the global esports strategy of 24 Entertainment and NetEase Games is taking a pivotal step. By leveraging the global influence of EWC's Festival we continue to prove our commitment to delivering a premier competitive experience for players everywhere, offering a significant opportunity for Chinese action-combat games to shine on the world stage."
The Naraka Bladepoint Mid-Season Championship takes place on:
- August 22 – Solo Finals | $150,000 prize pool
- August 23 – Trios Finals | $350,000 prize pool
Naraka: Bladepoint has featured a successful esports community since its launch in 2021. The J Cup, the global championship of the competitive scene, has attracted players globally to China to compete in Solos and Trios play for over $1.5 million annually for three consecutive years.
