NetEase Games Releases Story Trailer for Tang Dynasty Action Game Blood Message
The trailer marks the first substantial story reveal for NetEase's debut single-player AAA title, moving the project from a 2025 announcement into a playable preview phase.
Reporting from 4 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
NetEase Games released a new story trailer for its action-adventure game 'Blood Message' (also known as 'Return to Tang') during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast on June 6, 2026. The game is set in the western frontier of the late Tang Dynasty and is based on the Chinese historical event 'Return of Shazhou to Tang'. The trailer depicts cavalry battles and siege warfare. Developed by 24 Entertainment Lin'an, this is NetEase Games' first completely new single-player AAA title. The story follows a father and his young son on a journey to deliver a message to the capital. The game was first announced in June 2025. A release date has not yet been determined. A first hands-on preview for attendees of Summer Game Fest: Play Days is scheduled to begin the following day, where a gameplay demo will be available. 'Blood Message' is planned for release on consoles and PC.
The story trailer for 'Blood Message' was shown during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream, offering the first extended look at the game's narrative and combat. The footage focuses on large-scale siege battles and cavalry charges, set against the backdrop of the late Tang Dynasty's western frontier. The game is based on the historical 'Return of Shazhou to Tang' event, in which the Shazhou region was reclaimed by the Tang Empire. Developer 24 Entertainment Lin'an is handling the project. The game was initially teased in June 2025, and this trailer is the first major update since then. Attendees of Summer Game Fest: Play Days will have access to a playable demo starting the day after the trailer's release. The game is targeting a release on consoles and PC, though no specific platforms or release window have been confirmed.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) ネットイースの新作「帰唐 Blood Message」発表。唐の末期を舞台とした戦いの物語【SGF2026】
- 4Gamer.net 唐王朝末期の西方辺境を舞台にしたアクションADV「Blood Message」，ストーリートレイラーを公開。中国の歴史的事件“沙州帰唐”を題材にした物語
- Denfaminicogamer 中国・唐王朝の末期を描くアクションゲーム『Blood Message（帰唐）』激しい攻城戦の様子などを描いた最新映像が公開
- Game Spark 中国・唐王朝を舞台にしたシングルプレイACT『帰唐（Blood Message）』新トレイラー公開、翌日には初ハンズオンプレビューも【SGF2026】