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Identity V (p=Dìwǔ réngé) is a 2018 free-to-play asymmetrical multiplayer Survival horror developed and published by the Chinese company NetEase in cooperation with Canadian studio Behaviour Interactive, creators of the similar game Dead by Daylight. Players take the role of the Hunter or a Survivor in a one-versus-four game; the Hunter must hunt and eliminate Survivors, typically through rocket chairs, while Survivors must evade the Hunter and collaborate to open the exit gates by decoding cipher machines.
It was initially released on April 2, 2018, by NetEase in China and later globally released on July 5, 2018, for iOS users and July 11, 2018, for Android clients. It is currently available on the App Store, Google Play, and Windows systems.
The Hunter wins the match by eliminating at least three Survivors, while the Survivors win if three or more escape from the exit gate; otherwise, if 2 survivors escape and the other two die, the game ends in a tie. The Survivors can rescue their teammates from the Rocket Chairs before the elimination process ends. Once eliminated, Survivors can spectate their teammates in-game. Rewards vary based on the game mode and the players' performance.
There are various characters to choose from, each having their unique abilities. Hunters also possess "Secondary Skills", talents that may aid the Hunter during the match, while Survivors may use the terrains of the map to their advantage.
The game features 4 types of in-game currencies not affiliated with its core gameplay: Clues, Fragments, Inspirations, and Echoes. Clues are obtained by partaking in matches and used to unlock new characters and purchase decorative items. Fragments are used to purchase cosmetic items, i.e., character skins and effect accessories. Inspirations are used for the game's character skin Gacha game system, and Echoes are obtained through spending real-life money and can purchase most items directly.
Character Points are earned by playing ranked matches with a specific character and are used to determine one's spot on the leaderboards. Character Points are specific to each character and may slowly decrease over time. Character Points will also be reset when a new Season arrives. Badges can be earned for a specific character depending on points earned.
Identity V also features eight Tiers split into subdivisions, which players can be sent up and down depending on their performance. Winning Ranked matches earns Rank Points, and losing loses Rank Points. Once a certain number of Rank Points is reached, the player can go up to the next subdivision if they gain Rank Points in their next ranked match. The tier bracket the player ends up in will determine what reward they get once the season ends. Similar to Character Points, Tier Divisions are reset when a new Season arrives.
Alongside normal Rank Matches, players can participate in Five Players ranking matches, available at specific time slots during weekends. The five players to play need to be teamed up before matching, and one must be a hunter. Five Players ranking mode uses a different set of Tiers and subdivisions but otherwise retains the same rules as normal Rank Matches. The win/loose depends on which team's survivor escaped the most.
On October 28, 2021, NetEase released a major expansion pack called "Time of Reunion" that expanded the storyline, particularly Orpheus's past and his involvement in the manor games. On April 20, 2023, NetEase released Update 2.0, "Ashes of Memory", which changes the main character to Alice DeRoss, a journalist whose investigations lead her to the Oletus Manor.
Identity V has collaborated with video game franchises Danganronpa and Persona, the film Edward Scissorhands, and the manga/anime series The Promised Neverland, Death Note, Junji Ito's Tomie, Mitsuji Kamata," Official Identity 5 Twitter announces Mitsuji Kamata Crossover" Bungo Stray Dogs, Case Closed, and . There have been many crossovers exclusive to the game's Chinese servers, such as with Crazy Alien, McDonald's, Fei Ren Zai, and KFC.
From June to July 2022, Identity V featured a crossover event with the Chinese television series Link Click. Identity V has also collaborated with the game Project Zero II, lasting from November to December 2023. From February to March 2025, Identity V collaborated with the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate.
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