Blue Protocol Discontinued in Japan, Not Coming to the West

Bandai Namco’s anime MMORPG Blue Protocol was released in Japan in June 2023 and was said to be making its way worldwide in the near future, with Amazon Games at the helm. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case, as the title will soon be discontinued in Japan, and plans for a western release have been officially canceled.

“We regret to inform you that the Japanese version of Blue Protocol will be discontinued on Saturday, January 18, 2025,” a statement on the game’s website reads. “As a result, we have also canceled our plans to release a Western version of the game in collaboration with Amazon Games.”

Blue Protocol was first shown to Western audiences at The Game Awards 2022.

“We have enjoyed a strong relationship with Amazon Games throughout the development of Blue Protocol, and both of our teams are disappointed that we will not be able to deliver the game to players around the world.

We know there has been great anticipation for Blue Protocol since the first announcement of the game. We wanted to deliver an experience that is like stepping into the world of anime, and we have been challenging ourselves to create a world where each and every player can enjoy adventures as the main character of the anime.

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.”