While the closure of Blue Protocol’s Japanese servers in January 2025 and the cancellation of its global release devastated fans, a new yet similar game has risen from its ashes. That game is Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, an anime fantasy MMORPG that’s actually launching in more territories than just Japan. I got the chance to jump in ahead of the global launch, and this game might have unlocked something in me that I didn’t know existed.
I’ve played my fair share of anime-style live service games like Genshin Impact, but I’ve never dipped my toe into the all-consuming waters of MMORPGs. I’ve watched others play Final Fantasy XIV and WoW, but it’s always felt too late to dive in. However, since Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is a completely new adventure, assuming no previous knowledge from the cancelled predecessor, it’s the perfect opportunity for me to jump in. Plus, it’s coming to mobile as well as PC, making it even better suited to my busy lifestyle.
One of the most important parts of any online game is character creation, so you can stand out from the crowd and, especially in MMORPGs, recreate your original characters down to the smallest detail to aid in immersion and roleplaying. While Blue Protocol’s character editor doesn’t let me get as chubby as I would like to be (this is a wider issue with anime games), it’s pretty damn robust. I based my character on my Vtuber persona, and aside from the lack of cat ears, I managed to create a pretty good likeness. In the early game, you unlock plenty of extra cosmetics and hairstyles, and it’s really easy to go back and edit your appearance at any time, which tells me that the dev team knows just how important drip is to the multiplayer experience.
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