One notable game recently subject to cancellation and discontinuation by Bandai Namco is Blue Protocol. This decision reflects strategic shifts within the company, even as other titles like Tekken 8 and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero continue to achieve significant success.
Blue Protocol's Global Cancellation and Service Discontinuation
Blue Protocol, an anime-themed massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, was initially planned for a worldwide release. However, Bandai Namco has since announced that the game will no longer be launched globally. Furthermore, the existing Japanese servers for Blue Protocol are scheduled to shut down in January 2025, effectively ending the game's service in its original region as well.
This move indicates a complete halt in the game's future development and availability for players internationally, and a discontinuation of its current operations in Japan.
Below is a summary of Blue Protocol's cancellation status:
Game Title | Type | Status | Reason/Implication |
---|---|---|---|
Blue Protocol | MMO | Global release cancelled; Japanese servers shutting down in January 2025 | Strategic decision, impacting its availability worldwide and ending its service in Japan. |
While Bandai Namco continues to release and support many successful games across various genres, the decision regarding Blue Protocol highlights the dynamic nature of game development and market strategies in the competitive gaming industry.