Bandai Namco announced the discontinuation of its free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), which debuted in June 2023, with Japanese service ceasing on January 18, 2025. The western release, courtesy of Amazon Games, which was initially slated for this year, has unfortunately been cancelled.
“We’ve cultivated a strong partnership with Amazon Games throughout Blue Protocol’s development, and both our teams were disappointed to learn that we won’t be able to distribute the game globally.”
Despite its high-profile launch, the event still faced several challenges, which the organizing team diligently worked to overcome. Despite the team’s diligent efforts to prepare, the Western release is once again being delayed, with Bandai Namco regretfully concluding that it will not be feasible to provide a service that fully meets everyone’s expectations.
It’s worth noting that the primary reason for the tip of service may be due to the title’s underperformance. When the author unexpectedly scrapped five projects mid-year, rumors swirled that the decision stemmed from a substantial 21 million yen write-down related to an underperforming title. Although Bandai Namco hasn’t explicitly confirmed this, their recent actions suggest growing certainty.
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