The online action RPG BLUE PROTOCOL from Bandai Namco Online and Bandai Namco Studios was announced to end service on Saturday, January 18, 2025. In response to this announcement, a signature campaign has begun through the online petition service Change.org.

Signature Campaign Calls for Continued "Blue Protocol" Service

このオンライン署名に賛同をお願いします！「株式会社バンダイナムコグループと株式会社バンダイナムコオンライン、ブループロトコル運営に対して「ブループロトコル」2025年1月18日サービス終了の延期または撤回を嘆願致します」 https://t.co/z59zO4jYxZ @change_jpより。#ブルプロ
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— すず@ブループロトコル (@suzuBlueProtoco) August 30, 2024

The petition, titled "株式会社バンダイナムコスタジオ様と株式会社バンダイナムコオンライン様、ブループロトコル運営様に対してブループロトコルサービス終了の延期または撤回を嘆願致します (A Petition to Bandai Namco Studios Inc., Bandai Namco Online Inc., and the Blue Protocol Operations Team to Postpone or Withdraw the End of Blue Protocol's Service)," which began on Friday, August 30, 2024, has gathered approximately 1,200 signatures at the time of this article's writing.

Comments from supporters of the campaign included, "There is no substitute for Burupuro," "It's too good of a game to lose. There's still no other game where you can create a character with this quality of anime-style visuals," and "I felt a sense of hope with the anniversary update, so I would have wanted them to wait at least another six months."

A similar petition has also started in English-speaking regions, once again highlighting the high level of attention the game receives. Those who agree with the cause can sign the petition on Change.org, hoping that the voices of the users reach the development team.

Excerpt from the Petition Page

I felt a great sadness, loneliness, and emptiness upon hearing the news that the service would end on January 18, 2025. I believe that this is not just how I personally feel, but how many users of Blue Protocol feel. For us, Blue Protocol is a part of our lives and a valuable tool.

However, I also accept that there are problems. I understand that postponing or withdrawing the end of the service is a difficult matter. This petition may be meaningless.

Therefore, I wrote the title with the hope for a miracle. I am strongly drawn to the attitude of your company and the operations team, especially Suzuki, Shimooka, and Fukuzaki, who have stood by the users and who have given us the grace period to enjoy this wonderful work until January. I want to express my gratitude and support to everyone involved with this game.

And I am certain that Blue Protocol has a charm that has made me so passionate about it, as well as a hidden, infinite potential. I believe that with enough funding and time for development and adjustments, it could become an even more wonderful game. If you feel the same, please show your support by signing.

(Translated from Japanese)
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