Blue Protocol is eagerly awaited by many players, as it will be a theme park MMORPG focused on PvE and featuring a beautiful graphic style. Currently, new information is being shared more frequently, which we have compiled in this overview from MeinMMO.
What is Blue Protocol exactly? Blue Protocol is being developed by Bandai Namco and promises a gripping and fully voiced story. In it, you travel about 1,000 years into the past to prevent a major catastrophe and save the world.
- There will be 5 different classes to choose from. In Japan, a sixth class has even been released already.
- The game is entirely focused on story and PvE. There will be no PvP at all.
- The combat system is very action-oriented.
- The game world is divided into zones, similar to Guild Wars 2. In each zone, about 40 players are supposed to fit, up to 200 in cities.
- There will be dungeons and raids in the endgame.
- The MMORPG relies on colorful, yet beautiful anime graphics.
The MMORPG is being developed in Unreal Engine 4. In the article, we will explain in more detail how the game world is structured, what classes are available, and of course, when the release will take place.
Where does the information come from? Most of the information comes from Amazon’s latest announcement, a developer stream (via YouTube), and the last beta that took place at the end of 2020. The article was last updated on November 21, 2023.
We also conducted an interview about the official announcement surrounding the Game Awards 2022.
The latest gameplay trailer from Japan has been embedded here:
Blue Protocol is released globally in 2023
Blue Protocol is supposed to be released in the West in 2024. The publisher here is Amazon. Blue Protocol is already scheduled for release in Japan in June 2023.
Yes, you can register for the closed beta on the official website (via Blue Protocol). A first test under NDA took place in November, but a public one will likely follow.
In Japan, Blue Protocol is supposed to be Free2Play. How monetization will look in the West is currently unknown, but it is expected to differ from the plans in Japan.
At launch, the MMORPG is supposed to be released only for PC, but a release for PS5 and Xbox is also planned.
Game World and Content
What is the focus of the game? Clearly, it is on PvE. The story is meant to play an important role and will be accompanied by cinematic cutscenes. You will follow various quests that bring you closer to the story and receive numerous side quests that you can complete.
However, Blue Protocol will do without life skills at launch. Typical activities like woodcutting, stone mining, or fishing will not be present. However, there will be crafting professions, as you will need to craft your own equipment in Blue Protocol.
Furthermore, the MMORPG will not have equipment drops. Instead, you will receive resources that are important for crafting.
What can you do then? In the endgame, you can primarily focus on dungeons and raids. The dungeons scale with the number of players. They are supposed to be accessible both solo and in a group of up to 6 players.
How exactly the raids will play out is not yet known, but the developers are reportedly enthusiastic about the system in Final Fantasy XIV.
To ensure replayability and a bit of competition between players, there will be leaderboards for dungeons and raids.
What does the combat system look like? The combat system of Blue Protocol is very action-oriented. You need to actively target enemies, dodge incoming attacks, and have only a few, but powerful skills.
However, the combat system had some issues during the beta. That’s why the developers have substantially revised it over the last few months:
- The hit feedback has been revised and improved. Previously it was not clear whether a skill had hit or not.
- Dodging and movement have become more dynamic.
- The animations have been partially adjusted to provide more variety.
Additionally, there is a double jump that can activate abilities to execute a power attack.
You can dodge by either binding it to a key or by double-tapping the direction keys.
A glimpse into the combat system can be seen in this excerpt from the official livestream:
What about PvP? In Blue Protocol, there will be no PvP at launch, not even a duel feature among friends.
What else do we know about the game content?
- There will be a pet system, the Imajinns. You summon these creatures, and they will assist you in battles with special abilities. Each Imajinn has different skills, and you must decide which of the creatures you want to take on your adventures.
- The character editor was very detailed even in the beta and offered many sliders for customization.
- There will be mounts.
- Players will be able to create wishlists with materials to keep track of them.
- There will be an emote for playing rock-paper-scissors.
- A housing feature will not be available at launch, but there is a possibility that it will be implemented later.
Everything about the Classes in Blue Protocol
What do we know about the classes? Blue Protocol relies on a holy trinity. One class can take on the role of tank, and there is a healer, who surprisingly is the archer and not the mage.
The Blade Guardian is a classic melee fighter with sword and shield, but focuses more on defense. It has an aggro mechanic that forces enemies to attack it. It can also parry incoming attacks with a counter and then strike back.
The Aegis Fighter is a classic tank.
The Twin Striker is a classic damage dealer and also specializes in melee combat. It attacks quickly and precisely with its double axe and relies on a combo system. The more damage dealt, the more a bar fills. This then activates an ultimate attack.
Additionally, after the beta, the “Party Chain” was introduced. Simply put, this is a combo system that applies to the entire group. As the combo count increases, the attacks become stronger, and after a certain number, the entire group receives buffs.
The Arrow Stalker is a ranged fighter with a bow, but also possesses healing abilities. In your build, you have two options: the path of the healer or the path of the damage dealer.
As a DD, you must target weak points on the opponent, which is generally the head.
The Flux Weaver is a mage and is said to be the most difficult class in the game. Its focus is on damage that increases the further away the spell caster is from the enemy. It relies on mana as its resource, which regenerates slowly. Here, the correct usage is also important.
The Enemy Breaker is the newest class in the game. It wields a hammer, which can be used both in melee and as a kind of ranged weapon. In the gameplay, it can be seen that this class can charge shots, deal damage with swings, and execute powerful jump attacks.
System Requirements for Blue Protocol
As part of the upcoming network test in Japan, the system requirements for Blue Protocol have also been updated.
For the lowest graphics, you will need at least:
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX660 or AMD Raedon R7 370
- Hard Drive: HDD 40 GB or more
- Screen Resolution: 1280×720
- DirectX: 11 or 12
For high graphics, you will need:
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX1060 or AMD Raedon RX580
- Hard Drive: HDD 40 GB or more
- Screen Resolution: 1920×1080
- DirectX: 12
For the highest graphics, you will need:
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA Geforce RTX2070 or AMD Raedon RX5700 XT
- Hard Drive: SSD 40 GB or more
- Screen Resolution: 1920×1080
- DirectX: 12
What do you think about the MMORPG Blue Protocol? Are you interested in the game? What content and ideas do you like well, and what do you miss? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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