Two NetEase Titles Mark Historic Esports Milestone at 2026 Asian Games

Hangzhou-based technology giant NetEase Inc. secured a major international stage as two of its self-developed video games, Naraka: Bladepoint and Identity V, entered the competitive lineup at the 2026 Asian Games. Following the opening of the Games on Sept. 19, Naraka: Bladepoint completed its tournament run from Sept. 23 to Sept. 24 as the event’s sole Chinese martial arts-themed competitive title. Meanwhile, a customized Asian Games edition of Identity V is scheduled to mark the first asymmetrical competitive game in Asian Games history when its matches take place from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30. Chinese national teams secured spots in…