A messenger’s burden
Blood Message is an upcoming single-player action‑adventure from NetEase and 24 Entertainment Lin’an, set during the late Tang Dynasty. You embody a nameless courier tasked with carrying a vital message across thousands of miles of treacherous terrain. A cinematic, historically grounded odyssey focused on survival, family, and legacy.
A father‑son journey
The narrative of Blood Message centers on a father and young son escaping Dunhuang’s uprising en route to Chang’an, witnessing history’s collapse through the eyes of ordinary heroes. Gameplay blends tight, cinematic level design, survival mechanics, stealth, puzzles, and visceral combat. Each fight is weighty and deliberate, every environment meaningful.
The game can feel overly linear with limited replay value, making it less appealing for players seeking long-term engagement or variety. Combat encounters can repeat, and pacing lags between story beats. However, the emotional storytelling, father‑son bond, and cultural authenticity compensate for these structural constraints.
A cinematic historical epic
Though Blood Message lacks a release date (expected late 2025–2026), initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive. It's a bold, focused adventure that honors unheralded figures of history through emotional storytelling, cultural respect, and polished visuals. For fans of cinematic, single-player epics rooted in realism, this is one to watch.
