Publisher NetEase Games and developer 24 Entertainment Lin’an have released a three-minute story trailer for cinematic, single-player, linear story-driven action adventure game Blood Message, as well as announced that the game will be playable to press for the first time this weekend at Summer Game Fest 2026 Play Days.
Here is an overview of the game, via NetEase Games:
About
Powered by Unreal 5 Engine and enhanced with proprietary tools and technologies by the studio, Blood Message is NetEase Games’ first AAA single-player title, a truly visceral experience blending brutal survival combat with profound Eastern storytelling. The trailer provides a glimpse into the game’s backstory, and introduces new combat mechanics across various landscapes.
Set in the late Tang Dynasty in 848 AD, players take on the role of a nameless messenger who embarks on a perilous eastward journey to deliver a message that holds the fate of his homeland. 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 the rich history of the era. Alongside his son, they must survive relentless enemy sieges and a treacherous 1,000 mile odyssey, fighting against impossible odds to return to the heart of the Tang Dynasty: Chang’an. Cross lethal landscapes, including desolate deserts and the vast wilderness of East and Central Asia, to survive brutal sieges, unforgiving terrain, and overwhelming odds. Amidst the desert sands, they etch the final tale of loyalty in the Great Tang. When history forgets, warriors remember.
Key Features
- 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).
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.