Amazon Games and Bandai Namco have confirmed they are bringing Blue Protocol to western audiences in 2023.
Amazon Games might finally have a guaranteed hit on its hands’ thanks to some huge news from The Game Awards. The massively hyped online anime role playing game Blue Protocol is finally coming west in 2023. Players looking for new horizons after exploring the outer reaches of Sumeru will be able to jump into the world of Regnas for free PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in the second half of 2023.
For players that haven’t heard of this incoming multiplayer RPG, Blue Protocol plunges players into a world teetering on the brink of destruction after millennia of conflict and technology overuse. Heroes of this new universe are tasked with mysterious light called Flux to defeat powerful foes. Deep character customization using a variety of facial features, hairstyles, outfits, and accessories mean that players can make themselves known across this fantasy world.
Each individual’s impact is not simply limited to their own keen fashion sense. A range of five different classes, a range of unique skills, and free-form action combat ensure that this inviting-looking title comes with plenty of ways to take down a huge variety of challenges, from dungeons, and raids, to open-world bosses, either solo or as part of a team up. Whether you choose to play with the Blade Warden, the valiant Twin Striker, the versatile Keen Strider, the multifaceted Spell Weaver, or the damage-dealing Foe Breaker. You and your Echo will change the fate of the world.
“Blue Protocol is a beautifully crafted game; it’s like an anime come to life,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games. “Bandai Namco Online has created a world of the highest quality with a compelling story that will build community and immerse players in an action-packed adventure. As anime continues to rise in popularity globally, we look forward to bringing Blue Protocol to players in the West next year.”
This news slots Blue Protocol into Amazon’s current portfolio alongside New World and Lost Ark. Both of these have had had bumpy starts but things might be changing for Amazon and its incoming weebs. With New World revitalized of late and Blue Protocol on the way, maybe Hoyoverse might face some competition before its own lineup of new titles hits screens. Keep an eye out for an incoming pre release testing period over on the official website now.
