Blue Protocol, an online action RPG for PC co-developed by Namco Bandai Online and Namco Bandai Studios, will be released on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, with a network test scheduled for "late March 2023. The network test will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the end of March 2023. In anticipation of the BLUE PROTOCOL network test, a benchmark software that allows users to experience character creation is now available for download!
Regular reports to users via BLUE PROTOCOL Communications.
The network test, originally scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 14, 2023, was postponed due to a serious glitch. In response, the development and management team explained in detail the cause of the glitch and how it was discovered in "BullPro News #6.1" on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Follow-up Report on Fixing the Glitch
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, "BullPro News Letter #6.2" was distributed, revealing that the problem is currently being addressed on-schedule. They are still working on fixing glitches due to bug fixes, and will announce the network test date on the official BLUE PROTOCOL website and Twitter (@BLUEPROTOCOL_JP ) as soon as the internal network test is completed.
Benchmark software is now available!
Benchmark software is software that can measure how well a game can be played after setting the resolution and image quality. Unlike home game consoles, PCs vary in performance from person to person. It is useful as a means to measure the overall specifications of CPU, graphics board, memory, etc.
Starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the benchmark software is now available on the official BLUE PROTOCOL website! Download, install, and run the benchmark software to measure how well you can play BLUE PROTOCOL!
I tried it right away!
I ran the benchmark software that was just released! The resolution was set to "2560×1440" and the preset setting to "Highest Quality", and the score was "9792", which is a "very comfortable" result! When the preset was lowered to high quality, the score rose to "extremely comfortable" at "12525", so it looks like it can be played without any problems at all! The benchmark ratings and performance guidelines published on the official BLUE PROTOCOL website are as follows.
| Rating | Score | Approximate performance |
|---|---|---|
| Extremely comfortable | 10000～～ | Extremely comfortable to play. Will likely work with higher graphics settings. |
| Very comfortable | 9000 to 9999 | Very comfortable to play. Will likely work with higher graphics settings. |
| Comfortable | 8000 to 8999 | Comfortable to play. Please adjust graphics settings according to the operation. |
| Slightly comfortable | 7000～7999 | Slightly comfortable. Please adjust graphics settings according to the operation. |
| Normal | 6000 to 6999 | Can be played comfortably. Please adjust graphics settings according to your operation. |
| Recommended to change settings | 5000～5999 | Operation may feel sluggish during high-load situations. We recommend lowering the graphics settings as much as possible. |
| Need to change settings | 4000-4999 | Settings need to be changed before starting to play. It is recommended to lower the graphics settings as much as possible. |
| Difficult to operate | ～3999 to 3999 | We recommend that you use a PC that meets the operating environment. |
Your results will vary depending on your PC specs, so give it a try! Don't forget that the characters you create in Character Creation will appear in the demo scene, so don't forget those too!
Next time: A special delivery just before the network test!
The next "BullPro News" will be a special distribution just before the network test, in which we will release information about the contents that can be played in the network test and the client pre-download. We will also be releasing information on the roadmap for the future after the network test is over, so don't miss it!
Be sure to check the official BLUE PROTOCOL website and Twitter (@BLUEPROTOCOL_JP) frequently for the latest information!