Showdown – Gelid Yushan is a stunning 2D animated short film in a dynamic style for Netease’s Naraka: Bladepoint.

The film serves as the launch piece for the game’s new chapter, introducing a player versus environment (PvE) system.

The narrative centers on fan-favorite heroine Viper Ning as she battles the demonic Mother of Kunlun in a vast, cavernous temple. Facing near defeat, Viper Ning is joined by her lifelong rival, Justina Gu, and together they face their formidable foe.

The action, choreographed with Wuxia-style swordcraft, is intercut with flashbacks that reveal the protagonists’ complex past. Through light, shadow, and sound, creating an oppressive atmosphere that intensifies the battle emphasizing the tension bulding.

The film’s backgrounds were painted over 3D structures, maintaining aesthetic coherence with the game’s world while adding virtous and fluid cel- animation as an artistic touch.