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Blood Strike August Update Brings Skyline Beach Map, New Striker Katya, and More

The Blood Strike August Update has arrived, bringing a wave of fresh content to the popular battle royale shooter. Headlining the patch is the brand-new Skyline Beach map, a vibrant coastal battleground featuring rolling hills, sandy shores, industrial docks, and hidden secrets hinted at by strange aerial sounds.

New Striker: Katya the Ninja

Joining the fight is Katya, a swift and agile ninja striker from the Iga clan. Armed with precision tools, she excels in close- to mid-range combat. Her skill set includes:

  • Delayed Arc Kunai – an explosive that slows enemies.
  • Phoenix Soaring Dance – a rapid dash with wall-climbing capabilities.

Free Rewards and Events

To celebrate the update, players can unlock a range of gifts and bonuses:

  • URB – Evolved Viper weapon skin and exclusive cosmetics by completing Skyline Beach missions.
  • 100 Free Eternal Gacha Pulls by logging in across 20 days.
  • Epic Golf Club melee skin for free by inviting friends.
  • Gold Bars and Odashadow vouchers through referral rewards.

New Weapon: Spear Rifle

The update also introduces the Spear, a precision rifle equipped with a 2.0× Thermal Scope, allowing players to spot enemies through smoke. It’s available via the Strike Pass and progression rewards.

Fresh Skins This Month

  • Eternal ZERO – Odashadow (Aug 14)
  • Ultra M1887 – Phantomrift (Aug 20)
  • Eternal UZI – Scorpius (Aug 22)

Gameplay Enhancements

Beyond new content, the patch brings significant improvements:

  • Hide & Seek mode expands with a new map, Shutter Island.
  • Weapon balance updates: M1887 nerfed, SVD buffed.
  • Smarter AI in Hot Zone, smoother pistol animations, and reduced muzzle flicker.
  • Quality-of-life features include faster weapon customization, Playpal multi-sets, and improved matchmaking for Legend-tier players.

A Battle Royale Built for Fast Action

With high combat density, shorter match times, and quick respawns, Blood Strike continues to deliver fast-paced and brutal action designed for players who want intense battles in manageable play sessions.

Currently, Blood Strike is free-to-play on Android, iOS, and PC (Beta).

To learn more about Blood Strike and download the game, visit:

Website: https://www.blood-strike.com/
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Discord: https://discord.com/invite/bloodstrike 

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