A closed beta test is in the works
Amazon Games and Bandai Namco Online’s online action RPGBlue Protocolis setting up for its official June launch in Japan. But while one region will see the service go live, others will have to wait a bit longer for the big day.
During aBlue Protocolstream this morning, Bandai Namco announced that the western launch ofBlue Protocolhas been pushed back. Originally set for thesecond half of 2023,Blue Protocolwill now launch in the west in 2024. Its site has also been adjusted to reflect this, now displaying a “coming 2024” line.
“Our planned release window is moving to 2024 as we work toward launchingBlue Protocolin the West across PC, Xbox X|S, and PlayStation 5,” reads astatement on the official site. “With continued efforts to localize the deeply immersive stories and build the infrastructure needed to engage in multiplayer adventures and massive online raids against towering monsters, we’re working hard to ensure the best possible experience for our players at launch.”
For players in Japan,Blue Protocolwill go live on June 14. There will, however, be a PC Closed Beta Test held sometime later in 2023. Sign-ups for the closed beta are currently live over on theBlue Protocolsite here.
More of the game was also shown off today, featuring cutscenes, story characters, and some gameplay of the upcoming multiplayer action RPG.
A new world to explore
Interest seems fairly high inBlue Protocol, for a variety of reasons. It wasoriginally revealed in 2019, so those who latched on early have been waiting for a little while, and its an online action RPG. That, in and of itself, is pretty intriguing.
The visuals and style are an obvious draw, too. Plus, it’s a new virtual world to explore with friends. The early days of any online game can be an enticing draw in and of themselves.
While the delay is a bummer, at least the closed beta test might at least offer interested players some hands-on time.Blue Protocolwill head to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 when it arrives in the west in 2024.
