Blue Protocolthe online action RPG developed by Bandai Namco Online, is being discontinued. A statement on the Blue Protocol The website explains that the title will be canceled in January 2025.
Bandai Namco Online called the decision to shut down the service “difficult” and confirmed that plans to release the title in the West in collaboration with publisher Amazon Games have also been put on hold.
“We have been working closely with Blue Protocoland both our teams are disappointed that we will not be able to deliver the game to players around the world,” the statement said.
“We know this is disappointing news, and we share your disappointment. We love the world and characters of Blue Protocol, and we were thrilled to welcome players from all over the world to Regnas. We join Bandai Namco Online in expressing our deep gratitude to the passionate fans who have followed us. Blue Protocol development and took part in the closed technical test.”
Following the news, Amazon Games has removed the Blue Protocol FAQ as well as a blog post announcing the collaboration with Bandai Namco Online from its website.
Blue Protocol was touted as a free-to-play title with a “dynamic action combat system, deep character customization, and an epic story set in a massive world.” It was scheduled to be released on PC, Xbox Series X | S, and PlayStation 5.
The news is explained in more detail in a further statementBandai Namco Online said they wanted to give players something, but ultimately felt the project would fall short of expectations.
“We know that there is great anticipation for Blue Protocol since the game was first announced. We wanted to provide an experience that felt like immersing yourself in the world of the anime, and we challenged ourselves to create a world where every single player could experience adventures as the main character of the anime,” the statement continued.
“We have worked hard to prepare for the release. However, we have come to the conclusion that it will not be possible to provide a service that satisfies all of you. We deeply apologize for the sudden announcement.”
