Blue Protocol Gets a Second Chance: Anime MMO Returns From the Grave with New Beta
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Bandai Namco's anime MMORPG, *Blue Protocol*, is getting a second shot at global release under the new name *Blue Protocol: Star Resonance*, with a closed beta kicking off soon to test the waters. It seems like, they're hoping to conjure some player interest, and maybe, just maybe, make it work this time around!
Right, so Bandai Namco's anime MMORPG, *Blue Protocol*, is back from the dead… sort of. You might remember the buzz around this game a while back, the one that was supposed to hit Western shores with Amazon Games' help? Yeah, that plan went belly up back in January 2025. Turns out, resurrecting a game is a bit more complicated than casting a simple *revivify* spell.
But hold on to your wizard hats, because developer Shanghai Baokela Network Technology (SBNT) has decided to give it another shot with *Blue Protocol: Star Resonance*. Same world, shiny new story and characters – sounds familiar, doesn't it? Think of it as a reboot with a slightly different flavour, like when they swap out the actor for Doctor Who but keep the sonic screwdriver (mostly).
Now, before you start sharpening your virtual swords, they're running a closed beta. Sign-ups are open until August 14th, and access codes will be handed out between August 15th and 20th. So, if you fancy a sneak peek at this resurrected anime world, now's your chance to throw your hat into the ring. You can sign up via an online Google Form (because apparently, scrolls and carrier pigeons are outdated), or dive into the game's Discord server for a chance to snag a beta key. Over 44,500 brave souls are already battling it out in the Discord server, so may the odds be ever in your favor, mate.
SBNT hasn't nailed down the exact start date, but they're promising at least ten days of testing. Of course, that could change depending on how smoothly things go. Server meltdowns? Bugs galore? Sounds like a typical beta to me. If things go sideways (and let's be honest, they probably will), expect the beta to be extended while they iron out the kinks. It's all part of the fun, isn't it?
Here's the important bit: the beta will feature in-game purchases. Now, before you start yelling “microtransactions!”, they've confirmed that progress won't carry over to the full game and that there will be a complete data wipe. If you decide to spend your hard-earned cash during the beta, you'll get a rebate at launch. Check out the official website for the full rebate policy – it's probably buried somewhere in the fine print.
So, what does this all mean? Well, it means *Blue Protocol* is getting a second chance at life. Whether it'll succeed this time is anyone's guess, but the fact that someone's willing to pour more time and resources into it suggests there's still some magic left in this world. And, if you are going to dive in, here are the minimum and recommended requirements to run the beta:
**Minimum Requirements:** * OS: Windows 10 64-bit * CPU: Intel i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 * GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 580 * RAM: 16GB * Storage: 35GB
**Recommended Requirements:** * OS: Windows 10 64-bit * CPU: Intel i7-11700K, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X * GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT * RAM: 16GB * Storage: 35GB on SSD
*Blue Protocol: Star Resonance* is currently planned for release on PC and mobile. The original source for this article is Game Rant, if you fancy digging into this story further.
Tags: MMORPG, Anime Games, Beta Test, Gaming News, Blue Protocol
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